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Tuna salad sandwich salad

How to make a tuna salad sandwich without the bread Combine: One can of tuna 1/4 to 1/2 onion, chopped Several chopped dill-pickle sandwich slices A bowl of torn lettuce Chopped tomatoes to taste (not...

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Recipe for a cool summer night

You have to realize that “cool summer night” is not a term we use often in August in Kansas City. In fact, could this be a first? Probably not, statistically speaking, but for me it is. However, the...

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Celebrate Dumpling Week all year round

Whether you’re in China, Italy, Russia or Mississippi, dumplings, no matter what they’re called locally,  are often what’s for dinner. National Public Radio honored the small, doughy, culturally shared...

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Tortilla soup, your way

I love going off the beaten path. That’s definitely true when it comes to travel, but also when it comes to veering from any norm: Mix-and-match clothing; home design; cooking. And when it comes to...

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Party trick with stuffed grape leaves

My dear friend Sabin taught me this trick years ago. It’s a clever way to keep costs down and gourmet points high. This is what you’ll need: 1 can (per 3-4 guests) of TJ’s Dolmas/Greek stuffed grape...

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It’s Brussels Sprouts time, again!

A bag of shredded Brussels Sprouts = good eating ahead! What’s that you say? You don’t like Brussels Sprouts?! Well, then, feast your eyes on a raspberry tarte or homemade lemonade. The rest of you,...

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Happy Summer! Recipe time: “Where Pasta Meets Kale”

Trader Joe’s serves up the ingredients for a healthful, nutritious, filling and yummy meal!

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DIY Bloody Mary – when you need it now (recipe)

Sometimes the hankering for a Bloody Mary possesses you when you’re not prepared. Sometimes you just have to make do. The inspiration hit at the beginning of the 2014 World Cup Finals. A friend tweeted...

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Lemons+Ravioli: A match made in Trader Joe’s heaven

It was another tasting bar moment. One paper-cup-sized bite and I knew what was for dinner. The TJ’s staffer added some prosciutto and dressing to her sample. I tried something different. (My recipe’s...

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When is pasta not pasta? When it’s mushroom.

For me, cooking is usually an arts-and-crafts project or a science experiment. I imagine that certain flavors will go together well and then test the theory. Other times, I challenge myself by trying...

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Happy Pickle Day! Pucker up and let the celebration begin!

Whether you’re feeling sour or sweet, this is a dilly of a day for pickle lovers. And Trader Joe’s is no slouch in offering a tasty array of gherkin goodness. From traditional …           … to sublime....

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Epic Bars: Stylish snacking

You know what these are. You might deny it, but, come on. You can tell. Even with the sleek packaging and the cool name promising an “Epic” experience, (though it delivers), you know. It’s clear even...

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Casserole class: DIY quick, easy, delicious

It all started with one of the biggest sweet potatoes I’ve ever seen (sadly, no picture). I knew I wanted to something special with this oversized tuber. It deserved it. I decided a few things: It...

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