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Spring is a good reason to have a few hand-held meals like these easy Mexican meat-and-potato empanadas waiting in the fridge. When it's time to eat, all you have to do is throw them into the oven for a few minutes to reheat.

Empanadas a savory spring meal

Spring is a good reason to have a few hand-held meals like these easy Mexican meat-and-potato empanadas waiting in the fridge. When it's time to eat, all you have to...
One of the world's most beloved comfort foods, a bowl of the nourishing liquid instantly makes you feel better when you're sick or lonely, and is just so warm and soothing when it's still a little chilly outside.

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Korean noodle soup a spirit-lifter

One of the world's most beloved comfort foods, a bowl of the nourishing liquid instantly makes you feel better when you're sick or lonely, and is just so warm and...
One of my favorite February sandwiches is a hot meatball sub. Both filling and wonderfully saucy, it's the perfect comfort food to combat the last cold and dreary days of winter.

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Spicy pork meatballs burn through winter chill

One of my favorite February sandwiches is a hot meatball sub. Both filling and wonderfully saucy, it's the perfect comfort food to combat the last cold and dreary days of...
What to serve for dinner on Fridays during Lent can prove something of a head-scratcher if you want to refrain from eating meat, but are not a fan of baked or fried seafood dishes.

Pierogi casserole great for Lenten dinners

What to serve for dinner on Fridays during Lent can prove something of a head-scratcher if you want to refrain from eating meat, but are not a fan of baked...
This recipe from the stellar "Enchiladas: Aztec to Tex Mex" features a creamy green sauce made with roasted poblanos, peanuts and cream on top of corn tortillas stuffed with poached chicken and queso fresco.

Enchiladas pachuquenas bring the (mild) heat

This recipe from the stellar "Enchiladas: Aztec to Tex Mex" features a creamy green sauce made with roasted poblanos, peanuts and cream on top of corn tortillas stuffed with poached...