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Olive Oil, Kosher Salt, and Iodized Salt: How to Season Smarter in Everyday Cooking
ByHeather Schiefelbein March 31, 2026
Salt, olive oil, and fresh herbs are the backbone of home cooking. Here’s how to choose between iodized and kosher salt, meet U.S. sodium guidance, and build better flavor without oversalting.
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Food recalls
What to Check After the Powdered Milk Recall Linked to California Dairies Inc.
Check your pantry and any foods made with recalled powdered milk tied to California Dairies Inc. and Salmonella concerns.
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Food recalls
FDA Recall Watch: Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips Recalled for Possible Salmonella
Check your pantry: Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips Parmesan Garlic Herb are under FDA recall for possible Salmonella. Do not eat them.
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Homemade Marble Cake
This soft marble cake blends vanilla and cocoa batter for a tender, sliceable loaf-style cake that works for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.
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Berry-Topped Cheesecake Slice
A creamy baked vanilla cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and a bright raspberry-blueberry topping for a simple, elegant dessert.
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Food recalls
What to Check in the Freezer and Pantry Right Now: Current FDA and FSIS Food Recalls to Know
A current recall-check roundup for home cooks: check snack shelves, chocolate, fish, and fridge items for these official FDA and FSIS notices.
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Food recalls
Check Your Candy Drawer: Winfield’s Chocolate Bars Recalled for Undeclared Milk
FDA says five Winfield’s dark chocolate items sold in Houston-area stores may contain undeclared milk. Milk-allergic shoppers should not eat them.
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Homemade Warm Spice Blend with Saffron, Cinnamon, and Chili
A small-batch warm spice blend for roasted vegetables, rice, chicken, beans, and dips, with a quick toast-and-grind method.
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Red Jelly Dessert Squares with Gold Finish and Berry Garnish
A make-ahead gelatin dessert with a glossy red base, light gold-tinted topping, and simple berry garnish for elegant entertaining.
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