vegetarian sides

Recipes
Crispy Potato Latkes with Sour Cream and Herbs
ByHeather Schiefelbein October 7, 2026
Crisp-edged, tender-centered potato latkes are easy to make at home. Serve them hot with sour cream and herbs, or add applesauce for a sweet-tart contrast.
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Recipes
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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Recipes
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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Recipes
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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Recipes
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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Food recalls
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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Recipes
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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