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Can’t stand the heat? How to rescue a spicier-than-expected recipe

Can’t stand the heat? How to rescue a spicier-than-expected recipe

The recipe was called Warming Tomato and Pinto Bean Soup — a perfect winter dish. It was not called Hot as Hades Tomato and Pinto Bean Soup. And yet that’s exactly where we landed.

 
Buffalo chicken dip gets an extra protein kick from cottage cheese

Buffalo chicken dip gets an extra protein kick from cottage cheese

This take on the crowd-pleasing Buffalo chicken dip has all the same creamy, cheesy, spicy flavors of the original but in a healthier way. The secret ingredient here is cottage cheese, which becomes especially smooth when whipped in a food processor. Served warm and scooped up with crunchy celery, it’s a winning spin on a classic.

 
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Where wine and (pop) culture meet

Where wine and (pop) culture meet

One way to choose wine is in exploration of wine’s role in human culture. It may be in art or politics or even involve the biggest pop star in the known universe. Here are some examples of wine and our culture, a unique union of man, plant and planet.

 
Is it necessary to remove salmon skin?

Is it necessary to remove salmon skin?

Whether — and when — you remove salmon skin is largely a matter of personal preference. So no, it’s typically not mandatory. In fact, there are plenty of reasons to leave it on.

 
Cooking chicken well can be tricky. Not so with these kebabs.

Cooking chicken well can be tricky. Not so with these kebabs.

These restaurant-quality broiled chicken tikka kebabs are supremely tender and simple to make. You can let the meat marinate for up to 8 hours, though even a short rest will infuse it with flavor.

 
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Shrubs are the sweet, sour and sharp secret to superior drinks

Shrubs are the sweet, sour and sharp secret to superior drinks

More people should be in on the secret of shrubs — sometimes called drinking vinegars — particularly during winter. The sharpness of vinegar can penetrate the chilly doldrums in an invigorating way, especially in a hot toddy formulation. This floral, fruity nonalcoholic shrub combines chamomile and lavender with pears for an aromatic, restorative drink.

 
Come back to Chinatown: Chinese chefs want American diners to think beyond the takeout box

Come back to Chinatown: Chinese chefs want American diners to think beyond the takeout box

Upscale Chinese American restaurants, from San Francisco to New York City, have sprung up in recent years, garnering buzz with their refined tasting menus that soar far beyond Chinese takeout-food staples. Doing creative deconstructions of Chinese foods is part of their culinary hallmark, as many chefs are hungry to showcase their own culture.

 

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