Posts for May 2nd 2012

Sugar Shout Out May 2, 2012
Sugar Shout Out

Sugar Shout Out: Your Guide to Summer Concerts

See which artists are touring this Summer Shop Kentucky Derby-inspired home decor How to organize your jewelry Tips for a picture-perfect wedding photo booth 10 ingredients that will save you hours in the kitchen Don't buy these items in bulk Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with bikini-clad, Cabo-loving celebs CelebStyle: Get to know American Idol's costume designer Cute ballet flats for your tiny dancer The very best of May's new nail polishes Which fruits are toxic to your pets?
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Spanish Pizza With Swiss Chard and Walnuts
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Flavors of the Mediterranean: Spanish Coca With Swiss Chard and Walnuts

Recently, we had the chance to break bread with Chef Joanne Weir, from Joanne Weir's Cooking Class, and talk all about Mediterranean ingredients and cooking styles.
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Recently, we had the chance to break bread with Chef Joanne Weir, from Joanne Weir's Cooking Class, and talk all about Mediterranean ingredients and cooking styles. One of the dishes that she taught us how to make was a Spanish coca, or pizza. The toppings were simple but satisfying: wilted chard with sweet raisins and walnuts.

The result was light and satisfying, with a great combination of sweet and salty flavors. The crunchy texture of the walnuts complemented the wilted greens really well, which served as a great reminder to use this nutritious nut more often.

The recipe includes a simple dough that requires about one hour of rising time, but feel free to use your favorite store-bought pizza dough to make life easier on yourself. Another option is to make the dough ahead of time, freeze it, then take it out to thaw the morning that you plan to make your coca.

Find this simple and straightforward recipe when you keep reading.

Best Leftover Lunches
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Brown-Bag It: Leftover Lunch Delights

Whether or not you're on a tight budget, bringing your lunch to work is a great option.
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Whether or not you're on a tight budget, bringing your lunch to work is a great option. Instead of having to throw something together in a frenzy in the morning, these lunches can be made in advance and will stand up to the fridge overnight. These options are delicious dinners that are twice as good the next day. Brown-bag it up with these 10 recipes for make-ahead bliss.

Quinoa Tabbouleh Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Spinach and Fontina Lasagna Chicken and Cherry Salad Lentil Chili Chicken Caesar Wrap Shrimp and Rice Noodles
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Easy Salsa and Guacamole Dip Recipes
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15 Ways to Take a Dip This Cinco de Mayo

We can't believe it either, but Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner!
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We can't believe it either, but Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner! Planning to celebrate with friends? Besides all the tequila goodness, some delicious homemade dips can take an ordinary get-together to the next level. Instead of grabbing prepackaged salsas at the store, the easy extra effort it takes to make fresh dip will make a world of difference to your taste buds. Whether you want a classic choice or you'd like to take a twist on tradition, click through these 15 recipes for inspiration!

Mango, Black Bean, and Jicama Salsa Chipotle's Guacamole Chile Con Queso Pico de Gallo Pomegranate Mango Guacamole Easy Tomato Salsa Salsa Verde
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Jose Andres Dean of Spanish Studies ICC
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Link Time: José Andrés Is Dean of Spanish Studies

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Salsa Recipe
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The Perfect Salsa Recipe for Cinco de Mayo

Instead of purchasing a jar of salsa at the grocery store, pick up the ingredients and make your own tomato salsa at home.
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Instead of purchasing a jar of salsa at the grocery store, pick up the ingredients and make your own tomato salsa at home. With the help of a food processor, delicious homemade salsa comes together in a matter of minutes. Want to learn how it's done? Check out the video now! Then, after you've watched it, print out the recipe.

Food Pantry Essentials
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Real Simple's Allie Lewis Clapp Reveals 10 Ingredients to Save You Hours in the Kitchen

You may vow to skip takeout in favor of cooking every weeknight dinner, but let's face it: regardless of how much you like to cook, if you've got a busy schedule, you probably don't want to spend hours in the kitchen every night.
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You may vow to skip takeout in favor of cooking every weeknight dinner, but let's face it: regardless of how much you like to cook, if you've got a busy schedule, you probably don't want to spend hours in the kitchen every night. The secret? According to Allie Lewis Clapp, food director of Real Simple magazine and editor of the new book Real Simple: Easy, Delicious Home Cooking, the secret sauce lies in having an arsenal of go-to ingredients. "There are a lot of items we go to again and again for Real Simple," she says. "We stock our kitchens with things to make our lives easier." See what Allie's top 10 list includes, when you keep reading.

Photos: Lauren Hendrickson, Real Simple, and Katie Sweeney

Frozen Shrimp Pesto Apricot Jam Roasted Chicken Lentils and Canned Beans Pizza Dough Bagged Baby Spinach
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Bridal Shower Appetizers
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Bubbly Besties: Beautiful Bridal Shower Bites

One of my favorite things about weddings is how they give the couple and their loved ones so many excuses to party!
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One of my favorite things about weddings is how they give the couple and their loved ones so many excuses to party! And bridal showers are no exception. While I've been to all sorts of showers — tea parties, fully catered lunches, co-ed boozy bashes, and even bachelorette-shower combos, to name a few — my favorites have been ones that allowed me to mix and mingle easily with friends and enjoy some great food and laughter. Save the heavy meals for rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions: at a shower, I want to snack on something lovely with one hand and sip champagne with the other! We've rounded up 11 perfect appetizer bites that let you do just that without skimping on the delicious food.

Photos: Nancy Einhart, Camilla Salem, and Lauren Hendrickson

Sautéed Kale and Burrata Bruschetta Fava Bean Crostini Edamame Hummus Parmesan Twists Figs in a Blanket Melon, Mozzarella, and Serrano Ham Skewers Smoked Salmon Crostini
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Falafel Sandwich Recipe
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Savory Sight: Falafel Sandwich

One of the best things is being able to experience other cultures through taste.
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One of the best things is being able to experience other cultures through taste. Zestybaking was inspired by a trip to Jordan to re-create this tasty falafel sandwich.

We ate the most amazing falafel sandwiches in Jordan. They were so good we couldn't stop going back to the street stall again and again for lunch.

This is my attempt at making a falafel sandwich with a twist.

For the recipe, visit her blog, then upload your own recipes into our Kitchen Goddess community group.

Fresh New Balance Fitness Tips
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Fresh New Balance Fitness Tips

Nothing can take a workout from zero to 60 quite like the best (and cutest) exercise gear, starting with your feet.
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Nothing can take a workout from zero to 60 quite like the best (and cutest) exercise gear, starting with your feet. Lucky for us workout wild ones, New Balance knows how to keep your exercise fresh. How? With the new Superlight Superfresh walking shoes. Revolutionary REVlite for lightweight cushioning is as supportive as it is sassy, offering your tootsies full ground contact and supporting your great walker's gait. Ruching on each side of the shoe serves both fashion AND function, giving you a customized snug fit and happy fresh feet. Check out the fresh Superlight Superfresh shoes here!