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Layering matzo sheets with veggies borrows heavily from the idea of lasagna.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The appearance of rhubarb stalks in markets is a welcome burst of color and tart flavor. You can use the vegetable in breakfast, dessert, and cocktail recipes.

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Scandinavian brown cheese has the color of caramel and a fudgy consistency. In Scandinavia, it’s most commonly eaten on bread with jam, atop waffles, or melted into other dishes.

Luscious Scandinavian brown cheese isn’t technically a cheese

Scandinavian brown cheese has the color of caramel and a fudgy consistency. In Scandinavia, it’s most commonly eaten on bread with jam, atop waffles, or melted into other dishes.

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Chicories, often called radicchio and known for bitterness, are often paired with bacon/pancetta and winter citrus in salads.

Radicchio: The bright splash of color and flavor in winter

Chicories, often called radicchio and known for bitterness, are often paired with bacon/pancetta and winter citrus in salads.

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This month, Regarding Her, the organization born out of the pandemic to support women entrepreneurs in hospitality, is hosting events to help people affected by the fires.

Regarding Her: Check out March events to support fire victims

This month, Regarding Her, the organization born out of the pandemic to support women entrepreneurs in hospitality, is hosting events to help people affected by the fires.

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Bulgar wheat has a fantastic chew, minimal cooking time, and multiple nutrients.

Bulgur wheat: Versatile and nutritious. Try it in these Turkish recipes

Bulgar wheat has a fantastic chew, minimal cooking time, and multiple nutrients.

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Two foods that are fun to make and satisfying to eat: onigiri (Japanese rice balls) and spring rolls.

Try DIY onigiri and spring rolls for your next get-together

Two foods that are fun to make and satisfying to eat: onigiri (Japanese rice balls) and spring rolls.

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Valentine’s Day can mean not just romantic love, but kindness. Get a little something for that person who showed up for you this past month.

Valentine’s Day: Express kindness with these gift ideas

Valentine’s Day can mean not just romantic love, but kindness. Get a little something for that person who showed up for you this past month.

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Whether it’s called Chūn Jié in China, Tết in Vietnam, or Seollal in Korea, there are commonalities to the Lunar New Year celebrations.

Celebrate Year of the Snake with sticky rice

Whether it’s called Chūn Jié in China, Tết in Vietnam, or Seollal in Korea, there are commonalities to the Lunar New Year celebrations.

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Eat out to support restaurants that lost business due to the Palisades Fire. Here are recommendations for west side eateries participating in DineLA, which is happening now.

Eat out: Palisades Fire-adjacent neighborhoods edition

Eat out to support restaurants that lost business due to the Palisades Fire. Here are recommendations for west side eateries participating in DineLA, which is happening now.

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Only by patronizing neighborhood restaurants can we keep them afloat and our communities vibrant. Here are some eateries located in neighborhoods adjacent to the Eaton Fire.

Eat out: Eaton Fire-adjacent neighborhoods edition

Only by patronizing neighborhood restaurants can we keep them afloat and our communities vibrant. Here are some eateries located in neighborhoods adjacent to the Eaton Fire.

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LA’s cooks, restaurateurs, caterers, small grocers, etc. went from (barely) making profits to donating meals to wildfire victims. They still need to be paid, so please eat out.

Wildfires’ impact on LA restaurant community: How to help

LA’s cooks, restaurateurs, caterers, small grocers, etc. went from (barely) making profits to donating meals to wildfire victims. They still need to be paid, so please eat out.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sometimes called a German pancake or bismarck, a Dutch baby is baked in the oven, and is made of eggs, flour, milk and sugar.

Dutch baby: Savory or sweet, breakfast or dinner

Sometimes called a German pancake or bismarck, a Dutch baby is baked in the oven, and is made of eggs, flour, milk and sugar.

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Bar cookies are easy to whip up for a crowd. Simply make the base, top it, pop the pan in the oven, and slice the bars to serve. The lemon bar is the queen of this type of pastry.

Sweeten your holiday with these bar cookies

Bar cookies are easy to whip up for a crowd. Simply make the base, top it, pop the pan in the oven, and slice the bars to serve. The lemon bar is the queen of this type of pastry.

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Hanukkah foods often focus on frying, so latkes are at the center of the table. But when it comes to the sweet side of things, jelly donuts or “sufganiyot” are a must-eat.

Sweet side of Hanukkah table: Jelly donuts are essential

Hanukkah foods often focus on frying, so latkes are at the center of the table. But when it comes to the sweet side of things, jelly donuts or “sufganiyot” are a must-eat.

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The best cookbooks contain stories of cultural and historical importance. Here are Evan Kleiman’s recommendations this year.

Cookbooks gift guide: ‘Mayylu!,’ ‘Zaatari,’ and more

The best cookbooks contain stories of cultural and historical importance. Here are Evan Kleiman’s recommendations this year.

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The Thanksgiving table often includes rich dishes with soft textures. The next day, some crunch with a nice acidic dressing will be a welcome relief.

Post-Thanksgiving: Time for crunchy salad!

The Thanksgiving table often includes rich dishes with soft textures. The next day, some crunch with a nice acidic dressing will be a welcome relief.

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A stew is cooked in less liquid than a soup, so its broth is reduced, sometimes thickened, and more flavorful. Try recipes from authors of “Autentico” and “My Everyday Lagos.”

When it’s cold outside, make yourself some comfort stews

A stew is cooked in less liquid than a soup, so its broth is reduced, sometimes thickened, and more flavorful. Try recipes from authors of “Autentico” and “My Everyday Lagos.”

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The benefit of making your own chocolate chip cookies is customization. Crispy or chewy? Nuts or not?

Recipes for chocolate chip cookies: Whole wheat flour or bread flour?

The benefit of making your own chocolate chip cookies is customization. Crispy or chewy? Nuts or not?

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Learn how to make a traditional sheet pan dinner, a savory tray bake from a Cypriot-Turkish tradition, and an upside down baking technique.

Ease back into cooking with sheet pan dinners

Learn how to make a traditional sheet pan dinner, a savory tray bake from a Cypriot-Turkish tradition, and an upside down baking technique.

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