These Hazelnut-Miso Puppy Chow Bars turn the classic muddy buddy snack into a crisp, sliceable dessert with a baked Chex crust, rich Nutella-miso ganache, and crunchy hazelnut topping. Sweet, salty, chocolatey, and nostalgic, they’re a grown-up twist on puppy chow that’s ideal for parties, holidays, and make-ahead desserts.
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Merylthon: How to Host a Meryl Streep Movie Marathon with Food and Drink Pairings
Host your own Meryl Streep movie marathon with themed food and drink pairings for her most iconic films. Inspired by Julie & Julia and years of annual Merylthon traditions, this guide turns movie night into a full event with snacks, cocktails, and pairing ideas for every kind of Meryl fan.
Eli’s Asian Baked Salmon: How Good Fish Sauce Makes All the Difference
This salmon recipe transforms skeptics with a layered umami sauce (fish sauce, soy, oyster, sesame, chili) that adds savory depth without fishiness. A panko crust locks in moisture and texture. Simple, restaurant-quality, and proves that quality fish sauce elevates seafood.
Beyond Guac: Fresh Avocado Recipes from Salad to Dessert (yes, really)
Looking for new ways to use ripe avocados? These fresh avocado recipes go beyond toast and guacamole, including a grapefruit avocado salad, a loaded avocado dip, a crisp cucumber salad, and a surprisingly creamy avocado ice cream. Bright, easy, and perfect for using up avocados before they overripen.
Anadama Bread from Serious Eats: A New England Classic Perfected
Discover Afton Cyrus’s New England anadama bread recipe—a traditional yeasted bread that balances cornmeal’s subtle texture with molasses’ deep, toasty sweetness. This version softens cornmeal before mixing, eliminating grittiness while delivering authentic flavor.
Eric Kim’s Easy Scorched Skillet Rice with Raw Spring Vegetables
This crispy sesame rice bowl combines deeply golden, intentionally scorched rice with bright spring vegetables – asparagus, sugar snap peas – tossed in a soy-wasabi-plum dressing. Topped with a baked jammy egg and fresh radish, it’s a balanced, light dinner that comes together in one skillet while eggs roast alongside.
Crispy Cod with Leek Broth and Lemon-Thyme Butter — The Perfect Shoulder-Season Bowl
This crispy cod recipe features a thin cornstarch-coated fillet seared to a delicate crust, served in a clean, layered leek broth built with chicken stock, fish sauce, and fresh lemon. Finished with melting lemon-thyme butter, it’s a light but warming bowl ideal for early spring weeknight dinners.
The Trick That Makes Ina Garten’s Shrimp Orzo So Much Better Than Other Pasta Salads
Ina Garten’s Roasted Shrimp and Orzo is a warm-weather pasta salad worth its reputation. The secret is tossing warm orzo in lemon vinaigrette so it absorbs flavor from the inside out. Roasted shrimp, briny feta, and fresh herbs make it bright and satisfying.