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As a dad, I’ve put in plenty of time at my kids’ hockey games. Without fail, after every game, both my sons love to indulge in the rink food court’s pretzels. They are not good, so we came up with our own recipe. To the uninitiated, making pretzels seems complicated, but it’s actually a pretty an easy way to learn the basics of bread-making. With a simple dough that comes together in minutes, the rest of the process is similar to making homemade bagels: shape, submerge, bake, snack. In the case of super soft pretzels, rather than boiling them, they...

One of my go-to breakfasts is cinnamon swirl bread. It's packed with that swirl of cinnamon-sugar goodness and tastes even better when toasted and smeared with some butter. It even makes the perfect base for french toast. Talk about the ultimate breakfast! Don't get me wrong, I always have a loaf of store-bought cinnamon bread on hand. It's delicious. However, homemade bread is a fun task to take on, especially when you have some free time to spare. This homemade cinnamon bread recipe is one you have to try. It's actually quite simple and hey, you'll have every right to...

They can also be made into rolls. From | The New Portuguese Table | Clarkson Potter, 2009 Every Saturday when I was growing up, my mother would go to the local Portuguese bakery and buy a dozen chouriço rolls—torpedo-shaped logs stuffed with sausage. By Monday, they would be gone, mostly due to me. To dress up my childhood classic, I added presunto and cheese, and sometimes sautéed onions and garlic, to the dough. And I form the rolls into round loaves because I think they look more elegant on the table.–David Leite Portuguese Sausage, Ham, and Cheese Loaves Quick Glance...

Whether it’s the start of the new year, the end of summer, or days in between when you simply need to eat a lighter, detoxifying meal, Philip and I always turn to plant based recipes. Exactly what its name suggests, plant based recipes focus on whole, plant foods such as fruits, veggies, legumes, grains, nuts and seeds, and removing animal products including meat, fish, eggs, dairy, gelatin and other animal byproducts. For us, opting for the occasional plant based recipe after major holidays or seasons of indulging helps us reset and find comfort in dishes made with ingredients found close...

Packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, this Baked Pear Trail Mix is light in sugar and fats, and heavy on flavor and nutrition. Bake it up as a healthy snack for the whole family; kids will love it in their lunchboxes and grownups will savor it in briefcases and gym bags. This trail mix is also delicious sprinkled over cereal, plant-based yogurt or ice cream, or fruit. This recipe is gluten-free and vegan, and you can swap out any ingredients for others to meet your flavor preferences or pantry stores. For example, try walnuts instead of almonds and pumpkin...