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Notes from the kitchen

Short reads on what is in season, what we are cooking, and how to make dinner from what is already on the counter.

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Vegetables September 21, 2026

Shredded Zucchini Recipes

Shredded zucchini recipes for garden season: chocolate zucchini bread, crispy fritters, and easy ways to use it up, plus how to squeeze and freeze it.

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Desserts September 21, 2026

Easy Dessert Recipes

Easy dessert recipes sorted by how much time you have: a 6-minute mug cake, no-bake cookies, weeknight cookies, a crowd-size cobbler, and simple cakes.

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Gather around September 21, 2026

Game Day Food Ideas

Game day food that stays warm and feeds a crowd: slow cooker dips, cold make-ahead dips, wings, sliders, how much to make, and a kickoff timeline.

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Main Dishes September 18, 2026

Chicken Taco Pasta

Chicken taco pasta cooks in one pot with taco seasoning, black beans, and cheese in about 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

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Casseroles September 18, 2026

Doritos Taco Casserole

Doritos taco casserole layers seasoned beef, cheese, and crushed Doritos for a crunchy-topped weeknight bake the whole table will dig into.

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Main Dishes September 14, 2026

Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Tuscan chicken orzo cooks chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and orzo in one pan in a creamy Parmesan broth for a weeknight dinner.

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Appetizers September 11, 2026

Club Sandwich Sliders

Club sandwich sliders stack turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, and tomato on Hawaiian rolls—an easy party sandwich you can assemble ahead.

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Main Dishes September 9, 2026

Greek Chicken Marinade

Greek chicken marinade with lemon, garlic, oregano, and olive oil turns chicken bright and grill-ready for bowls, wraps, or a simple plate.

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Appetizers September 8, 2026

7 Layer Dip Cups

7 layer dip cups stack beans, guac, sour cream, salsa, and cheese in clear cups for parties—no double dipping, and they hold up for make-ahead.

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Everyday cooking August 19, 2026

Avocado Egg Salad

Avocado egg salad made with mashed avocado instead of mayo, plus easy-peel eggs, how to keep it green, and how long it keeps.

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Vegetables August 10, 2026

Greek Village Salad

Greek village salad (horiatiki) the traditional way: ripe tomatoes, cucumber, olives, a slab of feta, and olive oil. No lettuce.

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Desserts July 29, 2026

No Bake Cookies

Why no-bake cookies don't set, or turn dry and crumbly: boil timing, humidity, oat choice, easy fixes, and variations, linked to our tested recipe.

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