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Cooking how-to videos, recipe blogs and mass-produced cookbooks may be relatively recent inventions, but our ancestors liked to cook, too. Archaeologists have found remnants of food resembling our own all over the world, from traces of burnt porridge on Stone Age pots to "beer loaves" of bread in ancient Egypt. Yet, for much of history, cooking was an art passed down orally and not often documented in writing.So what's the oldest known recipe?The answer hails back to one of the oldest civilizations, although their recipes look a little different from the ones we see today...In fact, what we now know...

Forget long waits and hefty bills—these 17 Italian classics show how homemade can beat the high-end every time. With Nonna’s secrets guiding the way, every dish is a masterclass in keeping things authentic, flavorful, and utterly fulfilling. They’re the kind of recipes that make even the best trattorias a little jealous. You don’t need to tip anyone, except maybe the chef in your mirror. Italian Pot Roast Pasta If cozy dinners are your thing, you’ll love this combo of tender pot roast with pasta. It turns a classic comfort meal into something you can twirl on a fork. Italian Pot...

We're grateful for any gift we receive -- especially when it's edible. Come the holidays, that happens more and more and it is grand (because it almost always means COOKIES). While most Christmas cookies are 100 percent awesome, they aren't all created equal. Some are better than others. And actually some, some are just downright bad. We ranked them in order from best to worst because, well, someone had to. If you're planning on doing any holiday baking, this list may be a helpful guide as to which cookies you should bake and which you need to steer clear of...

It’s no secret that we have tons of delicious and healthy recipes, and these 20 dishes have been some of our most popular this year. From flavorful smoothies to cozy soups to creamy overnight oats, there’s no shortage of possibilities for every meal. Options like our High-Protein Peanut Butter-Brownie Baked Oats and Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup stole the hearts of EatingWell readers this year, and they’re bound to impress you, too.

Start your day with a protein-rich breakfast by trying one of these breakfast recipes.! Each dish has at least 15 grams of protein per serving, which can help keep you energized and satisfied all morning long. Plus, these morning meals are popular with EatingWell readers to boot. You’ll want to try options like our Carrot Cake Overnight Oats and our Easy Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins for a delicious and nourishing breakfast that will help you stay fueled for whatever the day holds.

The holidays are approaching and you’re the host this year. Eek! While you have the holiday menu planned to every last detail, maybe you aren’t quite sure what to feed everyone before and after Christmas. When it comes to feeding a house full of guests, my motto is Keep It Simple. I’ll pull out all the stops for Christmas Day, but I’m Team Simple Dinner for everything else!

Whether you're looking for a cozy pasta or a refreshing salad, you're sure to find a new favorite among these quick and easy vegetarian recipes. The best part? These 30-minute dishes align with the Mediterranean diet, since they are filled with healthy ingredients like whole grains, fiber-packed veggies, healthy fats and plant-based protein. Options like our Creamy Lemon-Garlic Spaghetti & Spinach and No-Cook White Bean & Spinach Caprese Salad are full of flavor and will leave you feeling satisfied.

Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday, and we're here to share the best Thanksgiving recipes to make your celebration truly special. From the perfect roasted turkey to sensational sides and fall-themed desserts, these memorable, mouthwatering dishes will fill your home with the warm, inviting aromas of the season. Whether you're hosting family and friends or keeping it cozy, these recipes are sure to make everyone feel right at home. Mix and match these dishes to create the Thanksgiving feast of your dreams. And for ideas on using up those leftovers, check out 12 Delicious Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers.

Take a trip down memory lane with these vintage recipes featuring classics your grandma grew up with. If you're searching for a simple appetizer, main course or dessert, we add a fun, modern spin to vintage recipes like stuffing chicken salad in avocados or making an everything bagel-flavored cheese ball. Other recipes like Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing, ​​Skillet Chicken Potpie and ​​Baked Mac & Cheese are delicious, filling and the perfect nostalgic bite.

These easy dinners will help keep you full and satisfied throughout the night, thanks to their protein-rich nutritious ingredients. With at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these recipes will help you reap the benefits of the nutrient, including promoting muscle growth and supporting the immune system. Recipes like our High-Protein Taco Skillet Pasta and Chicken-Potpie Twice-Baked Potatoes can be made in three steps or less, so you can make a delicious meal with ease.

For tonight's meal, make one of these cozy, low-carb dinner recipes. Each dish is full of tasty seasonal produce like butternut squash, mushrooms and Brussels sprouts while having no more than 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Plus, you only need one pot or pan to make these delicious dinners. Recipes like Vegan Butternut Squash Soup and Creamy Lemon-Basil Chicken are seasonal, healthy and perfect for weeknight dinners.

We made our (famous) Red Velvet Cake for Christmas Dessert. My wife did the hard work.Now everybody wants the recipe and I refuse to give it up.I have even offered to make them one, but I'm not giving up the recipe.Am I wrong? My wife thinks I'm being a bit selfish.

On a clear day at Nome City Cemetery (AK), you can watch planes take off over the Bering Sea. Within the field of white graves, you might also see a small black obelisk that shines brilliantly when it catches the sun. Getting closer, you’ll note an unmistakable symbol engraved near its base. It’s not a cross, nor a Star of David, but a sacred container of sorts in many American households: a tub of Cool Whip.The grave belongs to Bonnie Johnson, a mother, former flight attendant, and creator of a cookie recipe whose batches always arrived at birthdays, holidays, and...

NATIONAL CANDY CORN DAY On October 30th, the country celebrates its favorite vegetable with National Candy Corn Day. #NationalCandyCornDay In the late 1800s, George Renninger of Wunderle Candy Company created candy corn. His sweet treat represented the bright colors of corn kernels. Originally, candy corn was yellow, orange and white. However, it wasn't until1889 that the Goelitz Candy Company made the candy popular. Later, other candy makers developed a variety of popular colors and flavors as well. The original confection was made by hand using corn syrup, sugar, water, marshmallows, fondant, and carnauba wax (a wax made from the leaves...

Learn how to make potato pancakes with this easy recipe. My family loves them as a side dish or for Sunday brunch. Top them with sour cream and green onions or a dollop of applesauce.

It's hot out and cooking a heavy meal is kind of 'out'. I've done the going out to dine a few times but really home cooked meals often and mostly to me are the best, however I've run out of dinner ideas. Freepers out there have any of you some nice summer recipes you'd like to share?

Okay, we are coming up to July 4, a big day for picnics, especially on the BBQ. So what food are you preparing for July 4?I'll start off by stating that I am preparing a big TRIFECTA of food. Smoked turkey, chili cheese fries, and, most importantly, PICANHA steak.The smoked turkey is now being dry brined with kosher salt, brown sugar, pepper, and thyme. Tomorrow I will smoke it on my Weber for a total of about 2 1/2 hours. So why smoke it the day BEFORE July 4? Well, because I need the Weber for something else that day...

FReeQs, FReepers, LurQers and Vanity https://qalerts.net/ Q is the result of the sacrifices and commitment of countless patriots to win back our captured country from the Deep State and achieve the transformation President Trump promised in this campaign video. President Trump has said the awakening of the public is key to this transformation.Q describes this awakening as follows: "The Great Awakening ('Freedom of Thought’), was designed and created not only as a backchannel to the public (away from the longstanding 'mind’ control of the corrupt & heavily biased media) to endure future events through transparency and regeneration of individual thought...

The warning comes amid soaring tensions with the Nato-member country after Moscow claimed it has removed a Polish flag from a memorial site commemorating the killing of thousands of Poles in the Soviet Union. Russia's defence ministry says its troops have killed "up to 80" Polish fighters in "precision strikes" in the eastern Donetsk region. It said in a statement: "Up to 80 Polish mercenaries, 20 armoured combat vehicles and eight Grad multiple rocket launchers were destroyed in precision strikes on the Megatex zinc factory in Konstantinovka". And the mayor of Smolensk, where the Polish flag was removed Andrei Borisov,...

If you ever browsed an old cookbook, you probably have stumbled upon some sort of strange recipe that makes you go “What?”. These sorts of recipes usually try to combine completely incompatible ingredients and pass the whole thing off as being “savory” or “piquant” when in reality “absolutely disgusting” sounds more suiting. And we’re not talking about things like salt and caramel. We’re talking about bananas and mayo, or cheese and lime. Here’s a challenge for you: find a vintage cookbook in your grandparents’ home and try looking for the weirdest and most bizarre recipe you can think of. Now...