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Fruit Skewers & Spicy Maple Glaze
We love what grilling does for fruit.
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Gordon’s Cup is the kind of drink you could make on a whim.
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We’ve been a little obsessed with ice cream lately.
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We’ve lacto-fermented peppers and garlic, the base of our sauce, so that they develop a rich complexity.
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Kitchen-Sink Soba Noodles (Vegan)
Crunchy veggies, slurpy-soft noodles, tender chunks of marinated tofu.
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Bucatini & Swiss Chard with Garlicky Breadcrumbs
It’s made with a classic Italian combination of olive oil, garlic, anchovies, and chiles.
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There are so many things to love about waffles.
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We’ve topped our waffles with a warm apricot-walnut foster.
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Chewy in the middle, crispy-crunchy at the sides.
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Andouille Sausage & Shrimp Gumbo
In addition to spicy andouille sausage, it’s full of shrimp, tomatoes, and other, more crunchy veggies
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If summer cocktails held a contest to choose a mascot, it would surely be a tie between mint and lime.
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As one of our tasters so eloquently put it, this Cobb salad is greater than the sum of all its wonderful parts.
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Jeni’s Buttercrisp Waffle Cones
They are so crisp and crunchy, so full of flavor!
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Each one is chockablock with treats — crunchy, sweet, melty, nutty, gooey treats.
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How to Make the Best Mac & Cheese
It’s tempting to call this an elevated, grown-up version of mac and cheese.
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There’s nothing easier than making a quiche.
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Is it an appetizer, a side, or the centerpiece of a light dinner?
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How to Make Salted Caramel Sauce
This salted caramel sauce is liquid gold as far as we’re concerned.
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Summer Corn, Tomato & Salmon Salad>
In the summer, when corn is at its crisp, sweet best, we like to use it in salads — it’s wonderful raw or cooked.
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For many of us, fried chicken belongs in the category Best Cooked by Other People.
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Traditionally, this French salad is an assemblage of olives, anchovies, tuna, green beans, potatoes, and eggs.
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We’ve always loved baba ganoush for its bright, simple flavors and silky texture.
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It’s easy to fall in love with these pretty tartlets.
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French Cheese & Wine Pairings>
A cheese board doesn’t have to be challenging to be interesting.
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Khachapuri: Ancient Stuffed Crust Pizza>
Eating it feels equal parts outrageous and comforting, like a warm, doughy pizza hug.
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Grilled Steak Salad with Chile & Brown Sugar>
We think this grilled steak salad is the perfect mid-summer meal.
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This is an elegant, moody cocktail.
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We love s’mores, doesn’t everyone?
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When it comes to entertaining, you can’t beat the ease of a dip.
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Melon & Serrano Ham Salad in Balsamic Reduction>
This is the kind of simple salad that comes together in minutes.
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Smoothie bowls are the new cupcake.
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Classic Sour Cherry Pie with Lattice Top>
Pie crust can be an intimidating, fussy pastry — but not this one.
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A Home Cook’s Guide to Ice Cream>
One of the awesome things about living in the land of sunshine is that we can eat ice cream all year round.
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Air Fryer Onion Rings & Comeback Sauce>
Air fryer onion rings are just as satisfying as the deep-fried ones.
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Scallop, Chorizo, and Avocado Skillet>
We adore this skillet for its great, big flavor and textural range.
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This salad is the very best of SoCal summer.
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Since making this drink, we have developed a small obsession with cacao juice.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies>
The cookie is filled with cinnamon spice, brown sugar, and honey.
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Double-Dipped Buttermilk Fried Chicken>
Spicy, crunchy, salty, delicious!
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The peach salsa has a wonderful, fruity-sweet complexity!
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What we like about this salad is its finely tuned ratios.
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A simple grilled salmon is one of the quickest, easiest proteins you can make for dinner.
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Chicken & Broccolini Fried Rice>
The eggs were fluffy, the rice crispy, the chicken succulent, the veggies bright and al dente.
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Homemade flour tortillas are next level.
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It’s hard not to gush about the smoked brisket in these tacos.
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Chocolate Cherry Bourbon Float>
The perfect weekend treat for grown ups!
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If you make these muffins for brunch, your friends and family will adore you!
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Chocolate Tahini Brownies (Gluten-Free)>
The fact that these brownies are gluten-free is almost beside the point — let’s just say they are fantastic brownies.
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Sweet, spicy, delicious!
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We love halibut for a bunch of reasons. It’s a dense, hearty fish, so it holds up in the pan or on the grill.
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Grilled Romaine & Chicken Salad>
Grilled romaine is pretty great all by itself — a little charred, a little crispy and wilted, full of smoke.
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A Home Cook’s Guide to Vinegars>
Vinegar is a super versatile tool, and a fun one to taste and experiment with!
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Honey Lavender Cold-Brew Latte>
We love our lattes, and on a perfect day, we’ll drink two.
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Blackened jerk chicken is a griller’s paradise.
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Shawarma is street food, meant to be inhaled with gusto while standing on a busy avenue.
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Fresh, creamy, delicious!
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What a brilliant take on the summer sangria!
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Fried Mozzarella & Peach Stacks>
Balsamic glaze oozing down a stack of fried mozzarella, grilled peaches, and basil leaves — irresistible.
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Farro Breakfast Porridge & Warm Raspberries >
We like a little texture at breakfast, so farro is our friend.
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We love pita, all pita, but homemade pita is a magical, revelatory food.
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The phrase “classic French dessert” sounds fancy, and this one is, but it’s also super easy.
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Instant Pot Barbecue Baby Back Ribs>
These ribs have a bold, tangy flavor, full of smoke and seasoning.
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Our tasters nicknamed this sipper The Retox Cocktail.
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This one goes out to the pineapple lovers!
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Whole Roasted Branzino & Charred Lemon-Dill Butter>
If you’ve never roasted a whole fish before, get to it!
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Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Skewers>
Great, big, smoky shrimp on a bed of lemony quinoa, crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and salty feta.
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Frozen Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars>
We love what a little time in the freezer does for cream cheese.
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What we love about this salad is that it’s chocablock with goodies.
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Grilled Jerk Pork & Curried Peach Relish>
When we made the grilled pork, we were struck by how good it was.
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Chicken Tortelloni & Pesto Salad>
In Italian, tortelloni with an “oh” means “large little pies.”
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Pesto is the besto! And it's so easy to make.
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Caprese salads always remind us that tomatoes are a fruit.
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When it comes to crisps, we’re in: we love any combination of bubbling hot summer fruit and buttery crumble topping.
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Strawberry Shrub & Rum Cocktail>
This is what a bright red, syrupy snow cone wants to be when it grows up.
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Like all shrubs, the one we’ve used here is a study in contrasts.
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Full of fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumbers, lemon, and garlic, this is a classic tabbouleh.
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How to Make Buttermilk Pancakes>
In our test kitchen, everyone got pretty gushy about these — we’re sure they’re the best buttermilk pancakes.
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Big, ripe blackberries, tart lemon, and plenty of maples syrup.
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What we love about this rice bowl, and all rice bowls really, is the variety.
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How to Make Instant Pot Sushi Rice>
Sushi rice seems like one of those deceptively simple dishes.
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A vinaigrette with texture!
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Tequila and rosé seem like an improbable pairing.
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Home Cook's Guide to Mushrooms>
People have strong feelings about mushrooms.
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Mushroom Tartine & Fried Eggs>
Toast is one of our favorite foods, and we like it in all its forms.
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Mexican Corn Salad & Cilantro Crema>
The thing that makes this salad well-nigh irresistible is the corn.
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Step off ranch, creamy cilantro crema is in the house!
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This cocktail’s purple hue and sweet blackberry flavor will appeal to mixologists.
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If you’ve been saving watermelons for picnics, kids, and deep summer sunshine, think again.
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A pasta primavera should be an unfussy yet colorful affair.
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What’s better than a smoothie? A smoothie on a stick, of course.
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In this elegant little tart, there are but a few ingredients, and each one sings.
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Asparagus Hash & Poached Eggs>
We like to break the creamy egg yolk over the warm hash, and then add a dash of hot sauce.
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Poached eggs are like the It Girl of the egg world.
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This is a very pretty little cake, with its toasted almonds and powdered sugar.
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Curry Cashew Vegetables & Rice>
Tender vegetables and rice in a mild coconut curry redolent with garlic, ginger, and Indian spices.
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It comes together with very little effort — no stand mixer, frothy egg whites, or fussy frosting.
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How to Make Hollandaise Sauce>
This hollandaise sauce is as light as it is rich and luxurious — bright, lemony, and full of butter.
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Shaved Asparagus & Prosciutto Salad>
Here’s a lovely spring salad made with crisp curlicues of asparagus and a handful of very sprightly greens.
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A rich blackberry vinaigrette is positively sumptuous.
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White Bean & Asparagus Flatbread>
One of our tasters enjoyed this rustic flatbread so much, she wanted us to write a song for it.
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Matzo slathered in rich chocolate and buttery caramel.
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There’s something very pleasant about putting a brisket in the oven to braise for hours.
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Home Cook’s Guide to Boiled Eggs>
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It’s hard to overstate the awesomeness of pickled red onions. -
How to Make Yeast-Free Flatbread>
Is flatbread a mini pizza or an overgrown cracker?
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This soup's texture is silky smooth and luxurious. Its flavor is rich and savory.
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We're always happy to see a box of Manischewitz matzo, because it means there will be matzo brei.
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Garlic-Crusted Roast Rack of Lamb>
One of the things we love best about this dish is how it perfumes the house as it roasts.
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Roast Chicken with Leeks & Potatoes>
The chicken is seasoned inside and out, stuffed with garlic and thyme, and left to dry in the fridge overnight.
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Beet, Blood Orange & Fennel Salad>
This salad is an early harbinger of summer and all the warm days to come.
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It’s a glorious mash-up of flourless chocolate cake and coconut-almond macaroons.
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First, let us say that we love all kinds of burgers, from regular old cheeseburgers to fully-loaded burgers.
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What makes this wine spritzer special is a shot of homemade strawberry-infused vodka.
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Chermoula Roasted Cauliflower & Yogurt Sauce>
We like to think of chermoula as a kind of North African pesto.
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This is our ideal homemade pizza crust.
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Barbecue Jackfruit Pizza (Vegan)>
We’ve topped our pizza crust with barbecue sauce, vegan cheese, jackfruit, pineapple, and jalapeño ranch.
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Cheese is the star of this show!
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Grilled Swordfish in Lemon Caper Sauce>
Swordfish has a lovely, firm texture that’s so satisfying, and it’s absolutely stunning in this understated dish.
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It has a light blackberry sweetness and it’s full of thyme and warm, aromatic spices, like cinnamon and star anise.
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Creamy Artichoke & Spinach Linguine>
Some nights you want it all: a super comforting meal that comes together quickly and tastes special.
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Full of veggies, garlic, Worcestershire, and spices, these black bean burgers have a fresh savory flavor that’s so satisfying. -
Crispy, buttery, cheesy, sweet, tangy, and salty — these little sliders have it all!
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Charred Asparagus with Citrus Bagna Cauda>
This is the perfect way to eat asparagus!
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This layered cocktail was a bit of a revelation for us.
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Sea Salt and Rosemary Beet Chips>
They’re cut very thin, so they bake up crunchy, with an earthy beet flavor with the rosemary and sea salt.
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Double-Decker Citrus Popsicles>
If you juice blood oranges and tangerines together, you get a deep magenta juice with a wonderful, tangy sweet flavor.
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Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Lime Crema>
It’s possible the air fryer was invented just so that we could fry fish in it.
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If you’re making the cinnamon rolls, it doesn’t have to be a long-winded, wee-hours-of-the-morning project.
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Its spicy ginger syrup and whiskey offer all the comfort of a hot tea — but it’s got all the freshness of ginger beer and lime.
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Isn't it glorious to put a corned beef brisket in the slow cooker, go to work, and come home to find a hot meal?
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Bright capers, mild black olives, and thyme chopped together with Dijon and a small amount of anchovy.
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Cream cheese, chunks of smoked salmon, and briny capers whirled up with just a titch of hot sauce and plenty of fresh dill.
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Vegan Squash & White Bean Stew>
This hearty stew comes together in a half hour or so, but it tastes as though it’s been simmering on the the stove all day.
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As a famous and wise donkey once said, everybody loves parfaits — parfaits have layers!
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A little tart, a little smoky, a little sweet: this cocktail is light, refreshing, and dangerously rummy.
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Artichoke, Farro & Millet Salad >
Juicy snap peas, fresh English peas, tender asparagus, creamy artichoke hearts, whole grains, and a handful of aromatics.
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Strawberry Shortcake (Gluten-Free)>
This particular shortcake is a textural feat of magic: lovely and crisp on the outside, tender, and biscuity on the inside.
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These tuna cakes are quick and easy to pull off, but they look very pretty, and they have a cozy, satisfying vibe.
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Brussels Sprouts in Ponzu Sauce >
Ponzu sauce hits the five basic tastes — sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami — and it’s pleasantly spicy too.
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Every oil has a purpose, and applying it well can mean the difference between a good dish and a finely tuned, great one.
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Making a great burger is not about the particulars so much as having all the right proportions.
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It really pulls a burger together, but it’s also terrific on fries, roasted veggies, and all kinds of sandwiches.
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Bacon jam is delightfully crispy, chunky, maple-y sweet, and smoky.
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Carrot-Ginger Soup with Coconut-Roasted Shrimp >
Soup and coconut-roasted shrimp may sound like an odd combination, but trust us, it works.
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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Skillet >
Imagine tender Buffalo chicken wings dipped in ranch dressing and tossed in pasta — that’s essentially what we’ve got here.
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Sparkling Grapefruit Cocktail >
Tip this cocktail toward your nose and there’s no mistaking the tangy, uplifting aroma of fresh grapefruit.
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California Avocado & White Bean Dip >
Packed with green onions, cilantro, and lime juice, this dip has a full, bright flavor and a buttery, smooth texture.
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They’re healthier, yes, and really easy to make. The dough comes together with very little labor, like a quick bread.
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Portobello Tacos with Pineapple Salsa & Avocado Cream >
The grilled portobello mushrooms in these tacos are a truly satisfying meat substitute.
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Like most things made at home and eaten while they’re very fresh, a corn tortilla warm off the skillet is a wonderful thing.
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Meet Bruce Page: Our Journeyman Meat Cutter >
He’s been cutting meat for more than 40 years.
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Turkey Meatballs & Orzo Salad >
This is an easy, breezy mid-week dinner that can be served cold or warm.
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It’s full of garlic, smoke, brine, heat, and salt, and it has the texture of a very dense stew.
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We coat them in a frothy egg batter laced with vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and sweet paprika.
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It’s light and refreshing and puckery in a pleasing way that hits you square in the center of the tongue.
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3 Cheese & Charcuterie Pairings for Awards Night >
This selection is packed with herbs and spice and texture-a-go-go.
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Nothing gets the peanut gallery off to a rollicking and rowdy start like a fizzy signature cocktail.
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5 Show-Stealing Appetizers for Awards Night >
We’re here to help get your name in the envelope with this collection of stellar appetizers.
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Beet & Ricotta Salad with Creamy Apple Vinaigrette >
This salad is easy to make, and it always leaves us feeling healthy and satisfied, so it’s a natural for lunch or a light dinner.
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Homemade fresh ricotta is a splendid treat — soft and milky with a delicate curd and a clean, slightly sweet flavor.
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A creamy, comforting soup that’s full of tangy cheddar cheese, chunks of soft potato, and crispy bacon.
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Hazelnut, Avocado & Greens Smoothie >
It’s chock-full of avocado, kale, and spinach, and balanced out by the banana, cinnamon, and nut milk.
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Vegan Black Bean Enchiladas with Avocado Cream >
These vegan enchiladas are wonderfully light, comforting, and hearty. But it's the avocado cream that steals the show.
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It’s a crowd-pleasing, ready-made solution to the oops-I-forgot-the-party panic, and it serves 8 to 10 people.
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It’s like a slightly boozy version of some of the most cheerful childhood desserts: strawberry milkshakes and dreamsicles.
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Meyer Lemon & Ricotta Crêpes >
This very simple, very quick filling of Meyer lemon and whipped ricotta is so creamy and light, it tastes decadent.
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Luckily, these little guys come together in about 10 minutes, so if you’re making them as a game day snack, you’ll have no trouble at all whipping up two or three batches.
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Five Italian cheeses combined with heavy cream, crushed tomatoes, and basil, tossed with penne noodles, and baked ’til golden.
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Looking for a reason to have a tea party? This grapefruit upside down cake is it!
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Think of it as mayo’s sophisticated cousin — it’s light and full of lemon and garlic.
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DIY Panda Express Orange Chicken
We like this particular copycat recipe because it’s even better than the original.
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Add one bowl of creamy, nicely spicy aioli, and you’ve got a game day sensation!
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It’ll make your house smell wonderful — like baking cookies. There are worse ways to wake up!
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Cottage Cheese and Green Onion Biscuits
Made with creamy cottage cheese and a nutty quinoa flour, these biscuits are moist and have a subtle salty tang — and an almost absurd amount of protein!
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If we had to pick one family of fruit to take with us to a deserted island, it would probably be citrus.
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It’s sweet and puckery tart and full of smoke in all the right proportions.
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How to Char Lemons & Other Citrus
Charring lemons gives them more depth and complexity: the sweets are sweeter, the acidity is less bitter and yet somehow brighter, and then there’s all that wonderful smoke.
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For the soup lovers, it’s also a nice change from the regulars, like heavy beef stew, creamy butternut squash, or split pea with ham.
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It’s kind of the perfect afternoon treat because it’s so rich you can only eat a small piece of it, and it’s wonderful with a caffè latte.
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It’s like a top-notch hibiscus tea that’s been spiked with lemon, honey, bourbon, and a handful of spices.
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Gooey, creamy cheese with bacon and just a hint of fresh jalapeño pepper heat — it came together in 4 steps, and disappeared in 5 minutes.
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It’s sweet and spicy, full of crunchy veggies and chicken, and it’s got a pleasantly funky fish-sauce umami!
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It has a quiet kick, which makes it extra warming on a winter’s day — and the perfect dipper for your grilled cheese sandwich.
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This dish is so light and simple, and yet it packs in a bunch of flavors and textures.
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How to Make the Best Grilled Cheese
What’s the secret to the best grilled cheese in SoCal? Fantastic condiments.
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How to Roast & Preserve Tomatoes
Once you’ve made them, you’ll be hard-pressed to keep them around, they’re so useful.
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Pan-Seared Salmon with Dijon-Caper Sauce
It comes together in minutes, cooks in one pan, and is sure to please all the fish-lovers in your life.
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New Year's Eve Cheese, Charcuterie, and Sparkling Wine Pairings
Our Tastemaster, Lisa Ali, has put together a few fantastically lavish cheese and charcuterie pairings for New Year's Eve - but you can splurge on them anytime, we won't tell a soul.
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It’s basil pesto whirled up in cream cheese and topped with sundried tomatoes and toasted pine nuts.
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We’ve put together a simple how-to that’ll have you rolling out rich, eggy noodles with a wonderfully tender texture in no time.
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Pasta Alfredo with Acorn Squash & Fresh Peas
With peas, leeks, and dill, our creamy alfredo sauce tastes deceptively light — it’s a refreshing break from heavy holiday eating.
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Superbly crunchy, perfectly sweet, and filled with cinnamon spice and just a hint of peppery heat — they’re the perfect nut for all occasions.
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We offer gourmet Christmas dinners prepared by some of the best chefs in Southern California. You can order a full meal with all the trimmings — or just a few of your favorite sides.
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Gelson's Exclusive: Patrón Reposado Tequila
Hand-selected by Gelson’s, this Select Reposado boasts aromas of fresh oak...
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Made with bitter-sweet blood orange, thyme-infused simple syrup, and a shot or so of Mezcal, it’s smoky and juicy — and quite pretty in its deep red blush.
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It’s dangerously good stuff, so you’ll want to make it for a party — and let your guests help it disappear!
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How to Open a Bottle of Champagne
We’ve put together a splendid how-to that will help you pop the cork without destroying your eyes, the cat, or Great Aunt Lily’s Ming vase.
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Only at Gelson’s: USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef
It’s a pretty big deal because it’s the best beef around.
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How to Make Fermented Fall Vegetables
Fermenting is as easy as quick pickling, and the subtle brine really lets the veggies’ flavor shine.
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Shaved Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad
A Brussels sprout salad so scrumptious it’ll tempt even the sproutophobes!
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If you’ve never eaten one, the texture of a roasted chestnut can be revelatory.
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This Raspberry Mimosa tastes so much like brunch, it seems to promise a pleasant day.
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Perfectly puckery, perfectly sweet, with a wonderfully dense yet tender shortbread crust.
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Endive Salad with Tangerines & Roasted Beets
Let’s just say this salad is for the devotees of texture and contrast, the ones who like their greens loaded up with good stuff.
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Grilled artichokes beautifully charred on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside.
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Kale Salad with Ambrosia Apples
It’s got texture, oodles of flavor, and more nutrients than we can name.
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Tender on the inside and wonderfully crisp and crunchy on the outside, potato latkes are one of our favorite Hanukkah dishes.
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Short Ribs in Pomegranate Demi-Glace with Polenta
A classically good-looking dish with a comforting, meaty heft.
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They’re just a bite or two, so pretty — tiny, golden crescents — and right at home perched alongside our morning coffee or atop a scoop of ice cream.
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This banana bread is wonderfully moist and not at all mushy — a terrific update on traditional banana bread recipes.
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Introducing JOIA Spirit Craft Cocktails
All the fresh complexity we love in the soda, plus a crisp, clean premium vodka.
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Barbecue Brisket Sliders with Creamy Coleslaw
A must for game days or any fall day when you don't feel like standing over the stove.
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Baked Brie & Apple-Cranberry Chutney
Bring this appetizer to Thanksgiving. The chutney's brilliant red hue was just made for the holidays!
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Introducing Gelson's Pasta Sauces and Ravioli
Our artisanal sauces and ravioli are made with incredible attention to quality and 100% natural ingredients.
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Gelson's Kosher-Style Hanukkah Dinners
Whether you want help with just a few dishes or a full spread, we've got your Hanukkah favorites.
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Tender noodle spirals rolled up with creamy herbed ricotta and a lux meat sauce.
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It's a dish that will delight dinner guests - elegant looking and tasting - but it comes together in just five steps..
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Honey-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Honey glaze gives these a lightly caramelized, chewy, crisp skin, and a hint of citrus sweetness that's well nigh irresistible.
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A classic blend of warm bread, fresh herbs, and a pop of sea and salt from the oysters.
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With custardy bread, earthy shitake, soft spinach, and a delicately tangy feta, our strata is just what Sunday morning ordered.
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A Spanish-Themed Cheese & Charcuterie Plate for Thanksgiving
Full of interesting tastes and textures, it will give your guests plenty to talk about as they nibble.
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Roasted Butternut Squash, Pomegranate Seeds & Pistachios
With just a few whole ingredients, this dish is a riot of flavor and texture.
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Steak Salad & Warm Bacon Winaigrette
With cranberries, Brussels sprouts, and chicories, this salad has an intense side!
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Thanksgiving Wine Pairings from our Tastemaster
These are both food friendly wines, just perfect for a Thanksgiving celebration with friends and loved ones.
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Chicken, Apples, & Brussels Sprouts
This dish is so tender and juicy and scrumptious, even our kids give it a thumbs up!
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Order Your Gourmet Thanksgiving Dinner Today
We offer all the classic dishes prepared to culinary perfection, so your family can share a beautiful gourmet meal with very little fuss.
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Our New Ginger & Turmeric Promontory Cheese - Made for Gelson's by Beehive Cheese Co.
What's special about our Ginger & Turmeric flavored Promontory Cheese? We made it!
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It’s rich and hearty and full of meaty flavor — and it comes together in about an hour.
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Serve them at Thanksgiving. They’ll look gorgeous next to your turkey and mashed potatoes!
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We offer fresh antibiotic-free turkeys, organic turkeys, and heirloom turkeys. If you want, we’ll even spatchcock your turkey for you.
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What’s the difference between all these butters, and what are we supposed to do with them?
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Sweet, dense cornbread, crunchy celery, and crispy chunks of salty, hot Italian sausage — our stuffing is the stuff of Southern Thanksgiving tradition.
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Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash
With sweet acorn squash, tart cranberries, bright, peppery greens, salty cheese, and nutty farro, they’re full of flavor and very healthy.
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Filet Mignon & Cherry-Balsamic Reduction
This rich, layered sauce brings out all the subtle savory flavors of the filet mignon.
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Goat Cheese & Delicata Squash Crostini
These little crostini have all the texture and color of fall!
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In this recipe, we’ve mixed things up a bit by adding carrots and tart Granny Smith apples...
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How to Make Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed cauliflower delivers everything we love about mashed potatoes: it’s warm, and it comes with plenty of butter and salt and a creamy, smooth texture.
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A fresh and beautifully balanced meal with just the right amount of protein, grains, and veggies.
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Whatever your plans, our how-to will help you get the squash prepped and ready — a tender blank slate for your culinary masterpiece.
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Gluten-Free Bacon & Egg Muffins
Hearty, satisfying, portable, and if we do say so ourselves, handsome.
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Hindsight Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay
Hindsight Vineyards is committed to making great wine at affordable prices — using 100% Napa Valley grapes.
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Our crisp will fill your kitchen with the smell of fall baking and give your ice cream purpose.
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It’s terrific in a bowl with fresh milk, scattered over Greek yogurt, or baked into a berry cobbler.
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This recipe is as light and refreshing as a summer sangria, but it’s filled with fall flavor.
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Rosé Wine & Charcuterie Pairing
Here Lisa gives us a handful of charcuterie pairings with not only Gelson’s Rosé, but also a variety of bottles from our wine stores.
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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
(Confession: We didn’t even try to resist. We licked the bowl!)
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One-Pan Sausage & Pepper Medley
In celebration of the last days of Oktoberfest, we’ve put together this very simple dish...
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You relax in the wine bar with a glass of wine or a few tapas, and we take your grocery list and do all the shopping for you.
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This recipe tastes like early fall to us: roasted chicken infused with thyme, wine, and fruit.
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Grilled Ribeye Steak & Herb Butter
It’s a simple, classic recipe that comes together in minutes, yet never fails to impress...
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This crostini is perfect for early fall, the peak of the apple season.
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Raspberry-Chocolate Pots de Crème
Deep, dark, chocolate infused with raspberry liqueur and whipped into a mousse that is at once lush and decadent and unbelievably light.
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Game Day Chili & Skillet Cornbread
We garnish our chili with a classic skillet cornbread recipe from Bob’s Red Mill.
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There are so many brands and flavors it’s sometimes hard to choose between them — so we put our crack team of tasters on it.
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They’re so easy to make — and they can help you use up spare veggies and fruit...
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Oktoberfest Beer & Cheese Pairings
In celebration of fall and Oktoberfest, our in-house Tastemaster put together four intriguing beer and cheese pairings.
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Goat Cheese, Fig & Prosciutto Crostini
These crostini have everything we need in a snack and all the poise of a great appetizer.
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Here’s a fool-proof method for getting all the seeds out of the husk with very little time and effort, no wasted seeds, and no red splatter.
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Garlic-Braised Brussels Sprouts
Braised in garlic-infused chicken broth it’s wonderfully savory and fork tender...
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This galette crust is just as buttery and tender as they come, and it’s filled with SweeTango apples, wildflower honey, and cinnamon spice.
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Moist, tender, and full of meaty flavor, Rao’s Famous Meatballs are a favorite...
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Talking Heirloom Tomatoes with Be Wise Ranch
Bill Brammer at Be Wise Ranch is great to talk to about organic heirloom tomatoes...
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Thirteen-year-old entrepreneur, student, and beekeeper Mikaila Ulmer, founder of the company, has a great mission — and maybe the cutest origin story ever...
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Whether it’s a sweet pepper or a hot pepper, roasting takes the edge off its sharp, vegetal side, brings out its natural sweetness, and gives it a smoky charred flavor...
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Grilled Caesar Salad with Chicken
It’s always fun to turn an old favorite like Caesar Salad on its head...
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We love McConnell’s because it’s absurdly creamy and all of its flavors are true blue...
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How to Make Shrimp Ceviche Appetizer
Fresh and full of bright citrus, ceviche is the perfect dish for a hot summer evening...
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This savory frittata is hearty and satisfying yet still light and custardy...
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Gelson's Wines Uncorks Three New World-Class Bottlings
September 5, 2018 - We also have sampling events around the corner...
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Fire Roasted Corn Guacamole with California Avocados
Break out your thickest, crunchiest tortilla chips.
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Recipe: Ahi Tuna Lettuce Wrap Tacos
We are obsessed with these delicious, summery lettuce wrap tacos right now...
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Gelson’s loves helping our customers discover the finest local food Southern California has to offer...
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Hatch Chile Season 2018 Is Here!
Each year, our Gelson's locations provide our customers with healthy and delicious dishes that include fresh hatch chile in celebration of our Annual Hatch Chile Roasting event. Visit our service deli and taste some of the masterfully prepared recipes featuring the distinguished taste and spicy flavor.
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Don't Miss Our Annual Hatch Chile Roastings!
Visit Gelson’s for uniquely delicious Hatch Chiles, from Hatch, New Mexico!
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Gelson's 4th of July Grilling Guide
There really is no better way to celebrate the holiday than by gathering together with your friends and family and trying out some fantastic grill recipes.
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Your Guilt-Free Guide to Healthy Summer Desserts
Consider learning a few light, healthy summer dessert recipes you can indulge in without any guilt.
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Father’s Day Cookout: 3 Simple Grilling Recipes
Planning a Father’s Day BBQ is one of the best ways to honor the special dad in your life. BBQs are a quick and easy way to bring family and friends together for a casual yet entertaining time.
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Gelson's Staff Nutritionist Visits CA Avocado Grove
When the CA Avocado Commission invited me to an avocado tour, which included a behind-the-scene visit to the West Pak Avocado sorting & packing facility...
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Picnic Potato Salad with California Avocados
Give this classic picnic dish some extra pizzazz with California avocados. Be prepared – your guests will want second helpings...
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5 Side Dishes to Bring to Your July 4th BBQ
Here are just a few suggestions for some delicious and easy dishes for BBQ parties you can try this summer..
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Dried Fig and Arugula Salad with Stracciatella Cheese
Stracciatella is the creamy, rich cheese that is found in the center of burrata cheese balls. Eating it is kind of a transcendent experience...
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Avocado Toast Recipe for Mother's Day Brunch
Let Mom linger over this dish from Gelson’s Registered Dietitian Jessica Siegel...
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Foods that Keep You Hydrated During the Summer
Staying hydrated is important all-year round, but is especially crucial during the summer months. And while drinking water is a great way to keep yourself refreshed, it can get boring after a while...
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Grilled Ribeye Steak with Herbed Steak Butter
Herbed Butter brings out the best of a thick, juicy, and delicious grilled steak. You’ll want to make this again and again...
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Recipe: Fire Roasted Corn Guacamole with California Avocados
California avocados yield world-class guacamole and fire-roasted corn makes it even tastier. It’s a dip that’s bursting with fresh flavor...
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Wine & Cheese Pairings Perfect for Mother's Day
Rosé Wines are wonderful for the warm summer season, as they are light-bodied, fruity, pairing well with cheeses and food that are equally light...
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Join Gelson's Newport Beach Grand Re-Opening Celebrations!
Beautifully remodeled, the relaunched Gelson’s Newport Beach will offer new sit-down wine, craft beer, and tapas bar...
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Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed Ideas to Make Her Day
To help you properly spoil your mom, we have compiled a list of some of the easiest, and tastiest, Mother’s Day brunch recipes and breakfast ideas.
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Recipe: Honeycrisp Salsa Fish Tacos for Cinco de Mayo
Fragrant Honeycrisp apples are highlighted in this crunchy, sweet and spicy salsa that will excite your taste buds...
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How to Eat to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Certain foods contribute the most sodium to our diets since they have a lot of added salt and we tend to eat them daily and in large quantities...
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Health Risks of Belly Fat and How to Lose It
If you tend to hold your weight around your midsection, you may be “apple-shaped,” which increases your risk for developing many chronic diseases, such as heart disease...
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3 Healthy Cinco De Mayo Recipes
Many traditional dishes are filled with fats, carbs, and calories. Thankfully, these recipes give you the chance to partake in all festivities without sacrificing your balanced lifestyle.
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Join Gelson's Santa Monica Grand Re-Opening Celebrations!
Enhancing the customer experience with exciting new features and amenities...
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Easter Kids Events at Gelson's Calabasas, La Costa/Carlsbad, and Thousand Oaks,
Egg hunts and more...
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Traditional Beef Brisket Recipe
Looking for a tender, mouthwatering entrée? It’s all about flavorful seasonings and careful cooking...
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We are proud to announce that we are partnering with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to Make March Matter....
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Traditional Irish Colcannon Recipe for St. Patrick's Day
This hearty dish, headlined by (you guessed it!) potatoes, will bring a helping of scrumptious tradition to your shamrock shindig. And it's easy to make.
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Chateau Souverain Chardonnay perfectly complements Emmi Fondu. Stella Rosa Italian wines and pasta sauces will please the toughest critics...
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Lucky Irish Twice Baked Potatoes
The luck of the Irish smiles on these cheesy stuffed baked potatoes with California Avocado and guacamole...
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Spring Fruit Coming Out of Hibernation
As spring draws ever closer, Mother Nature is preparing her bounty of beautiful, fresh produce to add color and flavor to your daily plate, brightening your day with a range of wonderful spring fruits.
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Jessica's Picks: Awards Night Entertaining can be Healthy and Delicious
Get that veggie vibe going with satisfying selections recommended by Gelson's Registered Dietitian Jessica Siegel. Hummus, spinach-red pepper soufflés, and nut mix, anyone?
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Join Gelson's La Costa/Carlsbad Grand Re-Opening Celebrations!
Gelson's is excited to announce the Grand Reopening of its La Costa/Carlsbad store, to take place from February 19-25...
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Shop with Your Doc at Gelson's Rancho Mission Viejo
Attention shoppers: looking to incorporate healthy foods with lots of nutrients to boost your immune system?
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Join Gelson's Del Mar Grand Re-Opening Celebrations!
Gelson's is excited to announce the Grand Reopening of its Del Mar store, to take place from February 19-25...
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Cheese and Chocolate Pairings for Valentine's Day
The indulgent pairing of cheese and chocolate is sweet and savory bliss...
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Join Gelson's Rancho Mirage Grand Re-Opening Celebrations!
Gelson's is excited to announce the Grand Reopening of its Rancho Mirage store, to take place from February 19-25....
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Fried Cheese Curds Recipe for Game Day
Why not indulge in this delightful finger food you can make at home?...
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Valentine's Day Prepared Meals For a Romantic Night at Home
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, many people are trying to figure out how to spend the holiday of love.
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Hand-Dipped Chocolate Strawberries Available for a Limited Time Only
The perfect romantic pairing...
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La Brea Bakery certainly knows how to make a stellar loaf. These appetizing items feature breads that are on sale...
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A Message From Our Staff Nutritionist...
I am Sarah Wright, Gelson’s Staff Nutritionist, here to help you and your family make healthier choices...
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Don’t go on yet another diet! Instead, change your eating style to achieve your weight goals...
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Best New Year's Eve Celebration Deli Platters
Deli platters are an excellent option for serving at a New Year’s Eve celebration because guests can select their favorites for snacking and then continue with mingling.
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Healthful Salad Tastings at All Stores >
Come taste Jessica’s Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad and more January 19-20, 2019.
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Making your own Brie en croûte is surprisingly easy! For larger parties, inquire about our discount on whole wheels of imported Brie...
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Make a great dinner tonight...
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