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A Knowing Peach Tree

A Knowing Peach Tree

Can trees sense trouble coming? Can they tell when they are healthy or desperately ill? I’ll let my peach tree answer. But first, a glimpse at my horticultural history.  
Shotweed: A Love Story

Shotweed: A Love Story

I think these weeds stowed away in the horse manure,” I say, pointing at some new squatters in our garden, tucked up under the base of the red Russian kale.  
Philly Cheesesteak Soup

Philly Cheesesteak Soup

Philly cheesesteaks are a comfort food that you often don’t find on menus throughout the United States. They are, as the name implies, quite famous and popular around Philadelphia. The  
Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake

Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake

Let me tell you about this game-changing Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake that's become my go-to for impressive yet easy dinners! As someone who spent years avoiding quinoa (confession: I was  
Healthier Green Bean Casserole

Healthier Green Bean Casserole

Green bean casseroles come around regularly, whether for a neighborhood potluck or for the holiday season. This recipe has a custom onion topping instead of a store-bought one!  
Amish Chicken Casserole

Amish Chicken Casserole

Amish-style cooking has a good reputation, for good reason. With sizable gardens and home- raised livestock, the Amish take a home-grown, fresh, and simple—yet delightful—approach to meals. Peas and mushrooms  
Sweet-and-Sour Soup

Sweet-and-Sour Soup

While I’ve ordered this dish from takeout restaurants many times before, there’s something so pure about trying the first bowl of a freshly made batch. Maybe it’s just the pride  
Crock-Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Crock-Pot Chicken Cacciatore

You know what always brings back memories? My Italian grandmother's Chicken Cacciatore. I can still picture those Sunday dinners, me as a kid, carefully pushing aside the peppers and onions  
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

One of our favorite Chinese take-out choices is Beef with Broccoli Stir-Fry. The brown sauce melds so beautifully with the slices of beef and chunks of tender broccoli—this dish always