spanish-inspired

Recipes
Seafood Paella with Shrimp and Mussels (Plus a Sangria-Style Splash)
ByHeather Schiefelbein August 14, 2026
A Spanish-inspired seafood paella with tender shrimp, mussels that open on cue, and lemony rice—served with a chilled sangria-style drink.
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Recipes
Tapas Night at Home: Patatas Bravas-Style Potatoes, Garlicky Tomato Toast, and Crispy Croquette Bites
ByHeather Schiefelbein August 13, 2026
A shareable Spanish-inspired tapas platter: crispy patatas bravas–style potatoes with smoky tomato-red sauce, garlicky tomato toast, and crunchy croquette bites.
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Recipes
Blistered Padrón Peppers with Garlic Potatoes and Dipping Sauce
ByHeather Schiefelbein June 28, 2026
Quick tapas-style blistered peppers, tender small potatoes, and a garlicky dipping sauce make an easy Spanish-inspired spread at home.
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Food recalls
CDC Reports 27 Salmonella Cases Linked to Recalled Little Wicomico River Oysters
The CDC reports 27 Salmonella cases across 12 states. Check oyster labels and harvest information, and discard matching oysters without eating them.
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Food recalls
Kayem Recalls Nearly 1.6 Million Pounds of Meat and Poultry After Temperature Deviations
Check Kayem products in your refrigerator or freezer against the FSIS product list and labels. Don’t eat matching items; discard them or return them.
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Food recalls
FDA Updates Salmonella Alert for Little Wicomico River Oysters
Check shellstock tags for Little Wicomico Oyster Company, VA-1421-SP, and harvest dates Sept. 18–Oct. 8. Do not eat, sell, or serve matching oysters.
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Budget Friendly Meals | Recipes
Buttery Peas, Carrots and Potatoes
A budget vegetable side with tender potatoes, sweet carrots and peas, finished in butter and a little of their cooking liquid.
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Budget Friendly Meals | Recipes
Budget Red Lentil Soup with Cumin and Lemon
Dried red lentils turn creamy without soaking. Cumin, softened onion, garlic and lemon make a hearty, flavorful soup with very little spicy heat.
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Budget Friendly Meals | Recipes
Easy Baked White Cheddar Pasta
A bubbling family pasta bake with a creamy white cheddar sauce, mustard for depth and fresh green onions. Serve with a crisp vegetable side.
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Budget Friendly Meals | Recipes
Butter-Roasted Carrots with Thyme and Lemon
A hot oven, butter and enough room on the pan bring out the sweetness of carrots. Lemon at the end keeps them lively alongside a roast.
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Budget Friendly Meals | Recipes
Family Meatloaf with a Tangy Tomato Glaze
A tender beef meatloaf with softened onion, a moist cracker crumb mixture and a tangy tomato top. Bake once, then save slices for sandwiches.
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