Diane Rossen Worthington
Author
Diane Rossen Worthington is an authority on new American cooking. She is the author of 18 cookbooks, including "Seriously Simple Parties," and a James Beard Award-winning radio show host. You can contact her at SeriouslySimple.com. Copyright 2026 Diane Rossen Worthington. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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Basil Replaces Dill in This Classic Gravlax Recipe
Gravlax tastes like smoked salmon but without the smokey flavor since it is not smoked.
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Mother’s Day Citrus Pound Cake, an Annual Tradition
This lemon-lime pound cake is a cross between a tea bread and a cake and is chock-full of citrus flavor.
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Green Vegetable Rice Is a Standby in My Kitchen
Long grain rice stays fluffy after it is cooked and doesn’t clump together. Start with this recipe and then improvise.
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An Easy Weeknight Dinner for Two
For an easy weeknight dinner, prep everything in the morning and put this together just before serving.
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Braised Baby Artichokes, a Springtime Delight
Baby artichokes are ideally served hot alongside grilled entrees or chilled as appetizers and first courses.
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This Light Dessert Is the Perfect Afternoon Treat
Dates have a low glycemic index although they are high in sugar. They also have sizable fiber content that slows digestion, preventing blood sugar spikes.
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Café Beaujolais Clam Chowder Gets My Vote on a Chilly Day
Try this when you don’t have much time but yearn for this classic recipe reinvented.
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Potato Vegetable Kugel Is a Passover Favorite
While this is a classic Passover savory side dish, it is delicious served anytime of the year.
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As the Weather Warns Up. It’s Time for a California Classic
This recipe can be cooked on the stove and also on the grill when the weather warms.
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A Classic Pesto Vinaigrette Brightens Up This Chicken Dinner
Chicken paillards are the perfect weeknight entree, taking just a few minutes to pound and even less time to cook.
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Basil Replaces Dill in This Classic Gravlax Recipe
Gravlax tastes like smoked salmon but without the smokey flavor since it is not smoked.
|
Mother’s Day Citrus Pound Cake, an Annual Tradition
This lemon-lime pound cake is a cross between a tea bread and a cake and is chock-full of citrus flavor.
|
Green Vegetable Rice Is a Standby in My Kitchen
Long grain rice stays fluffy after it is cooked and doesn’t clump together. Start with this recipe and then improvise.
|
An Easy Weeknight Dinner for Two
For an easy weeknight dinner, prep everything in the morning and put this together just before serving.
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Braised Baby Artichokes, a Springtime Delight
Baby artichokes are ideally served hot alongside grilled entrees or chilled as appetizers and first courses.
|
This Light Dessert Is the Perfect Afternoon Treat
Dates have a low glycemic index although they are high in sugar. They also have sizable fiber content that slows digestion, preventing blood sugar spikes.
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Café Beaujolais Clam Chowder Gets My Vote on a Chilly Day
Try this when you don’t have much time but yearn for this classic recipe reinvented.
|
Potato Vegetable Kugel Is a Passover Favorite
While this is a classic Passover savory side dish, it is delicious served anytime of the year.
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As the Weather Warns Up. It’s Time for a California Classic
This recipe can be cooked on the stove and also on the grill when the weather warms.
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A Classic Pesto Vinaigrette Brightens Up This Chicken Dinner
Chicken paillards are the perfect weeknight entree, taking just a few minutes to pound and even less time to cook.
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