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A Memorable Dessert: Chocolate Banana Strudel

Discover this indulgent pairing of banana and chocolate with a flaky and crisp pastry outside.

Dana Jacobi

Articles and recipes from Dana Jacobi, author of the 12 Best Foods Cookbook and contributor to a number of popular magazines and publications.

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A Memorable Dessert: Chocolate Banana Strudel

Discover this indulgent pairing of banana and chocolate with a flaky and crisp pastry outside.

Bring the Flavor of Italy to Your Table with Lemon-Braised Fennel

Treat yourself and your family to the flavor of Italy by adding fennel, which is also called finocchio, to your meal as a side dish or appetizer.

Broccoli Leaves Take On Kale for the Leafy Green Spotlight

Did you know you can eat broccoli leaves? They taste sweeter than kale, have no bitterness, and are really good for you. Learn more and try this recipe for Braised Broccoli Leaves with Garlic.

A Festive, Sustaining Breakfast: Eggs in a Nest

This is a good dish during the holidays because it can be made to serve as many as needed. You can even wait until you count noses around the table before assembling the nests.

A Colorful Seven-Vegetable Moroccan Stew

Stewing is one of the easiest ways to cook and Moroccan tagines are among the most delicious stews.

Johnny Kan’s Chinese Chicken Salad Gets an Update

Johnny Kan served a Chinese chicken salad in his famous San Francisco restaurant and featured it in his 1963 cookbook. Learn more and see how we updated his classic recipe.

Take an Indian Adventure with Spicy Greens

Served with grilled tofu, cooked red or black lentils or shrimp, you’ll love this south Indian side dish if you’re a fan of spice and heat.

Revamped Southwestern Bean Soup

This soup, almost a stew thanks to all the good stuff in it, includes what southwestern Native Americans called the three sisters – beans, corn and squash.