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Surprise guests with this tasty treat

Metro Grilling enthusiasts know there’s no limits when it comes to foods that can be improved when cooked over an open flame. The unique flavor profile of foods cooked on the grill is impossible to match, and that’s perhaps one reason why grilling devotees are willing to try their hand at grilling anything. Perhaps no food is less associated with grilling than a banana. But this recipe for “Grilled Bananas Stuffed With Marshmallows and Chocolate Squares” from Lines+Angles is proof that all foods can be given a new and flavorful life when cooked over an open flame. Come your ...

Give ceviche a roasted twist

Fresh ceviche is a staple of Mexican cuisine, but my husband and I were introduced to the concept of roasted ceviche at our wedding. The side dish, adapted here from my cookbook “Plantas,” is made of a combination of cooked and fresh ingredients contributing to a sweet, spicy and tangy side dish that couldn’t be easier to make. The addition of pan-fried hominy adds a nutty heartiness that is unexpected and so delicious! We got married in Merida, Mexico, in 2022 and had the honor of having our wedding weekend catered by an incredible Oaxacan chef. Chef Sara made pina hominy ...

Home cooks are flocking to less expensive chicken options

Chicken prices fell 3.5% in July 2026 compared with the prior year, even as overall grocery prices and beef costs have climbed. For households trying to stretch their grocery budget, chicken is gaining even more appeal, especially when a single package can become several distinct meals. The challenge is keeping it from tasting like the same dinner on repeat. Switch it up Chicken was the country’s most-consumed meat before its recent price advantage widened. USDA projects chicken consumption will reach 105.6 pounds per person in 2026, nearly twice the 60 pounds projected for ...

Horoscope: Wednesday, September 2

Each of the 12 zodiac seasons will bring you an improbable gift so perfectly suited to you, it will feel enchanted. Aries (March 21-April 19) You have strong feelings, passionate whims and a preference for getting your way. However, you’re not some chaos pixie flitting from drama to drama. You’re practical! Today, you choose strategy over impulse, and compassion over strategy. Taurus (April 20-May 20) You’re really onto something. Your ideas deserve curious people — people who immediately see the implications and possibilities. The right audience will be so excited, they will ...

Mom learning to share workload

Dear Annie: I have a 9-year-old son from a previous relationship and a 3-year-old daughter with my current partner. He is a wonderful, involved father and partner. He makes lunches, does laundry, cleans up after dinner, helps with bedtime and will often notice something needs to be done before I even ask. The strange part is that instead of simply appreciating the help, I sometimes feel guilty about it. I grew up in a home where my mother did almost everything. My father worked hard, but housework and taking care of the children were considered her responsibility. Somewhere along the ...

Patient recently diagnosed with extremely rare form of finger cancer

Dear Dr. Roach: Do you know anything about aggressive digital papillary adenocarcinoma? My 39-year-old nephew was just diagnosed, and his parents are searching for answers. He’s getting scans to determine whether they should amputate his finger. As far as we know, it hasn’t metastasized. — A.M. Answer: No, I’d never heard of this condition. It’s extremely rare (1 in 10 million people). “Adenocarcinoma,” by definition, is cancer of the glandular tissue, and there isn’t really much glandular tissue in a finger. CANCER of any extremity is almost always of connective tissue ...