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MINNEAPOLIS -- Few things are more comforting than a big pot of soup simmering away on the stove. Every spoonful feels like a warm hug, and knowing it can all come together quickly and easily, with ingredients you’re likely to have on hand, makes it even more satisfying. If you live in the North Country, soup can take on an even bigger role in your winter diet. When the temperatures hover in ...

Salmon is famously heart-healthy, which makes it a popular choice for a seafood meal. The average American consumes more than three pounds a year of the fatty fish, according to the National Fisheries Institute. Who can blame us? Not only is salmon a source of complete protein, but it's also chock full of omega-3 fatty acids — "healthy" fats that have been shown to do the body good by reducing ...

A tangy mustard coating gives this baked fish a great flavor and seals in the juices. I use two types of mustard in this recipe, Dijon and a grainy mustard. This is a very simple recipe and, once it is in the oven, you can quickly make the barley. Barley is used most often in stews and soups, but it is very good boiled and served as an alternative to rice. It adds a crunchy texture to the ...

I was hungry for an Asian-inspired quick dinner and thought of this dish. Lo Mein, which when translated means mixed noodles, is a staple of Chinese cooking. It’s served at birthday dinners, because the noodles represent long life. It takes a few minutes to prepare the ingredients, but only 5 minutes to stir-fry. Fresh snow peas and bean sprouts add texture to the dish. Oyster sauce, which is ...

CHICAGO — In a room full of Pakistanis, “I love nihari” is as obvious a statement as “I like pizza” is to some people. So last March, when “Deli Boys” actor Saagar Shaikh announced during dinner at Ali’s Nihari & BBQ that it was his “absolute favorite dish,” he wasn’t trying to sell creator and executive producer Abdullah Saeed, co-star Asif Ali or myself on nihari. We knew. And the rest of ...