Peppers, Peppers Everywhere, Both Sweet and Hot

Today, virtually every supermarket routinely displays a rainbow of red, yellow, orange and green bell peppers. Many even include purple and greenish white ones, on occasion.

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Apples Are Back On The Table

Apples are ready to take over from the fruits of summer. And they will be welcome. Includes recipe for Apple and Pork Stir-fry with Ginger.

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Celebrate Spring With Lamb Pilaf

In many cuisines, lamb is a traditional way to welcome spring. Middle Eastern cooking in particular is partial to lamb in many forms. It is a common ingredient in the rice pilafs that originated in that part of the world more than 700 years ago.

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Panini: Sandwiches With Italian Flair

Some food fads seem to come straight from appliance makers determined to clutter up our kitchen counters. Currently, the hot new gadget is the sandwich grill or panini press. Similar to the waffle iron, some versions produce a crisp, thin-toasted sandwich that can be addictive.

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