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Butternut squash and saffron orzo, chilli-fried leeks recipe by Helen Graham

Butternut squash and saffron orzo, chilli-fried leeks recipe by Helen Graham

A brightening dish that has the added tang of preserved lemon and limeThe 20 best Sunday lunch and dinner recipes – in fullThis is a really brightening dish, due to the uplifting colour of bright yellow and the zippy freshness of the preserved lemon and lime. Saffron, though a costly ingredient, is used sparingly in a very pocket friendly dish, and elevates it to something quite special and warming. I love having this simmer on the stove on a lazy Sunday, and is perfect food for eating on the sofa.Serves 4butternut squash 1 small, peeled, deseeded and chopped into 1cm...

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Road trip tips: How to survive one with your friends | Opinion

Road trip tips: How to survive one with your friends | Opinion

Getty Images / Michelle Budge, Deseret News There are many genres of road trips. Trips out west, trips back east, road-tripping along the Pacific Coast Highway, trips to meet the parents, trips to flee from those parents, one-way trips to the slammer. They are in the zeitgeist of the country’s culture. Just last month, the White House used “the great American road trip” as a way to sell a nationwide charging network for electric vehicles.The problem with all these trips, for a purveyor of fine living like myself (owner of not one, but two seasonal bedside candles), is the inevitable...

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What is the Mediterranean diet and why do researchers think it can lower the risks of dementia?

What is the Mediterranean diet and why do researchers think it can lower the risks of dementia?

In today’s fast-paced world, a healthy diet is no longer just a means to maintain optimal weight, but it is a way to keep the body and mind well-functioning and prevent diseases. However, with the increasing use of artificial ingredients in various products, a paradigm shift to return to the basics and adopt all things natural and organic is observed. Among these changes that promote a healthy lifestyle, a traditional Mediterranean-style diet has shown results in lowering the risks of dementia. At first, the very idea of Mediterranean food might make you think of all the scrumptious cuisines from Mediterranean...

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Stanley Tucci Makes Pasta for Breakfast and It’s My New Favorite Thirst Trap

Stanley Tucci Makes Pasta for Breakfast and It’s My New Favorite Thirst Trap

Plus, Pizza Hut debuts cilantro pizza and Sofia Coppola’s daughter tries to make vodka sauce pasta.

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Easy Authentic Italian Pasta Puttanesca

Easy Authentic Italian Pasta Puttanesca

This authentic Italian pasta puttanesca recipe has a rich flavor profile but is easy to make with pantry staples! Add some spaghetti and it becomes a favorite pasta recipe you can make at home any night of the week.  Simple and flavorful, this easy Italian pasta recipe is popular for good reason! It has anContinue Reading

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