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Mediterranean Mezze Platter: Herbed Salad, Roasted Veggies, and Lemon-Garlic Dip
ByHeather Schiefelbein September 10, 2026
A make-ahead-friendly mezze platter with chopped herb salad, charred roasted vegetables, and a silky lemon-garlic dip—ideal for scooping, sharing, and serving.
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Sweet-and-Spicy Chili Chocolate Brownies
These fudgy chocolate brownies get gentle warmth from cayenne, with optional chili flakes for extra kick. Cut them into squares and serve with coffee or ice cream.
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How to Make a Colorful Sushi Platter at Home
Make a shareable sushi platter with tender shrimp nigiri and cucumber-avocado rolls, plus simple shaping tips, serving ideas, and safe storage guidance.
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Food recalls
Family Farmstead Cheddar Recall Correction Adds E. coli Strains and States
FDA corrected the Family Farmstead raw mild cheddar notice: check the lot code and July 22, 2027 best-by date, then discard matching cheese or return it.
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Easy Mexican-Style Street Corn (Elote)
Make tender, lightly charred elote with a creamy lime coating, cotija, chile, and cilantro. Grill it or use the broiler for an easy taco-night side.
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Turkish-Inspired Lamb Stew in a Bread Bowl
Tender lamb simmers with tomatoes, green pepper, and warm spices, then goes into crisp-edged bread bowls with cool cucumber-yogurt dip and spicy tomato meze.
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Food recalls
Starfish Seafood Identifies Recalled Smoked Salmon Slices in Listeria Update
The FDA-posted recall covers a specific frozen Starfish Seafood smoked salmon package. Check its UPC, lot and best-before date before eating it.
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Family Farmstead Raw Mild Cheddar Recalled Over Possible E. coli
Check Family Farmstead Raw Mild Cheddar for lot code and best-by date 7/22/27. If both match, don’t eat it; discard it or return it for a full refund.
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Crispy Oven-Baked Seasoned French Fries
Thick-cut russet fries bake up with crisp, browned edges and tender centers, then get tossed with a savory paprika, garlic, and onion seasoning.
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