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Crab Pasta Salad

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Keith Recker
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A white pot of Crab Pasta Salad with chunked tomatoes sits beside a white plate of grilled red pepper halves filled with the pasta salad.

Maybe you’re ready to hit refresh on that familiar pasta salad recipe you always use and try our variation with crab instead! This simple toss-it-together recipe gives you something new to bring to the table this summer. It’s similar to the pasta salad you know and love with conchigliette (small shell) pasta, tomatoes, a tangy dressing, and herbs. But, our version adds in crabmeat and then serves it all in a bell pepper shell. The final product is fun, inventive, and utterly tasty too.

Do You Have to Use Fresh Crab for This Pasta Salad?

While we recommend you use fresh crab that you boil at home for the most flavorful and tender pasta salad, you can use other types if you’re in a pinch. Canned crab meat is one alternative that you can find in most stores. However, you don’t want to skimp when it comes to canned crab meat. It’s better to go for the higher quality that costs a little more. Imitation crab meat is another option though it will come with a different flavor since it’s really surimi or fish flesh. So, it all depends on what flavor and texture you’re looking for your pasta salad to have.

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A white pot of Crab Pasta Salad with chunked tomatoes sits beside a white plate of grilled red pepper halves filled with the pasta salad.

Crab Pasta Salad

  • Author: Keith Recker
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Description

Flaky crab meat mixes into a tender bed of pasta and tomatoes in a tangy dressing and served in a bell pepper shell.

Ingredients

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  • 4 shallots, large, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 4 tbsp dry mustard
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 5 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 16 oz conchigliette, orzo, or other small pasta
  • 2 cups crab meat
  • 8 red, orange or yellow bell peppers
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté shallots and garlic in olive oil with Old Bay seasoning, dry mustard, and ground black pepper. Once shallots are tender, add 1 cup white wine. Set aside to cool.
  2. Mix chopped tomatoes with dill, oregano and thyme.
  3. Pick freshly boiled crabs for 2 cups crab meat or use 2 cups crab meat of your choice.
  4. Slice the top off of the bell peppers, and remove ribs and seeds. coat lightly in olive oil, and grill on low heat.
  5. Boil 16 oz conchigliette or other small pasta like orzo in well salted water. Drain when tender.
  6. While pasta is piping hot, toss all ingredients together with a dash or two of olive oil, and a pinch or two more of Old Bay.
  7. Spoon mixture into lightly grilled garden peppers, or scoop it onto your plate by the spoonful.

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Recipe and Styling by Keith Recker
Photography by Marcy Holquist

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5 Burger Recipes and Beer Pairings for Grilling Out

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Kylie Thomas
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two hamburgers pickles an orange sauce and 2 cups of bear on a brown wooden table

Fire up the grill and dust off the cooler, it’s summertime! The vibrant sun and hot weather make this the perfect time to celebrate with friends and family, and what better way to do that than with a backyard barbecue? This year, elevate your burger game with a variety of delicious recipes with unique flavor combinations to amaze your friends and family. Chef Jackie Page includes a perfectly paired beer to complement each burger so you can create the ultimate feast.

Burger Recipes and Beer Pairings

Balkan Burger with Roasted Pepper Relish

An aerial shot of Three Balkan Burgers sitting on a green plate. Off to the right side are bowls of toppings.

This European twist on an American burger uses the perfect spice blend of paprika, cumin, and garlic. For an extra blast of flavor, we stuff our Balkan Burger with gooey feta cheese and dress it with a Roasted Pepper Relish called ayvar in that part of the world! 

Beer Pairing: Solar Eclipse from Eleventh Hour Brewing Co. is rich and decadent with a hint of chocolate. This burger and beer combination is a match made in heaven. The style is a Baltic Porter with a 6.3% ABV.

Korean Lamb Burger

a thick double burger made of lamb with a fancy herb garnish on top on a black plate with a brown background

The high fat content in lamb makes it a juicy contender for the best burger protein. Spice up your get together with our Korean Lamb Burger. It’s full of hot Asian flavors plus a topping of kimchi and homemade seasoned mayonnaise.

Beer Pairing: Something Wild from Coven is tart, sweet, and delicious. This pick compliments the lamb and cuts the richness of the burger. The style is a fruited sour and comes in at 4.8% ABV

Great Gourmet Burger

On a wood picnic table sits a wooden board covered in Great Gourmet Burgers with drinks nearby and a bowl of potato salad.

The ultimate four-meat extravaganza comes in the form of the Great Gourmet Burger. Bite into bacon, beef, turkey, and pork all at once. In order to let the different meats fill the flavor profile, the only topping you really need for this recipe is sharp cheddar cheese, but if you’re a fan of a particular condiment…slather up and enjoy! 

Beer Pairing: Tides from Lolev Beer really elevates the flavor of this burger to a new level. This is Italian style Pilsner is a delicious pairing and takes the burger to a new level. It is a New England IPA and has a 7% ABV.

Turkey and Black Bean Burger with Sweet Potato Fries

An aerial view of a Turkey and Black Bean Burger, Sweet Potato Fries, blueberrys, and kiwi slices sitting on a light green plate against a green background.

Turkey and black bean patties are two popular alternatives to your basic beef burger. So, why not combine them both? After you grill up our Turkey and Black Bean Burger, serve it with Sweet Potato Fries for the ultimate healthy but hearty combination.

Beer Pairing: Saichuan by Hazel Grove Brewing is a fruited sour, dry, peppery, and light. This balances like a seesaw with the turkey burger’s spices. It’s a is Saison style beer and has a  6.8% ABV

Animal Burgh’er

A burger sits on a table in front of a container of fries and bowl of mashed potatoes.

Smash burgers are popular for their thin and crispy style and plethora of possible toppings. This Animal Burgh’er gets its name from the fresh basil, tomato, cream cheese, jalapeños, and onion that slather the patties. It’s so hefty you’re definitely going to need two hands to tackle it.

Beer Pairing: Rally from Allegheny City Brewing will cool the heat of this spicy burger with its smooth drinkability. This is a German Pilsner style beer with a 5% ABV.

Story by Kylie Thomas and Chef Jackie Page

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Bites and Gulps for Shark Week 2025

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Kylie Thomas
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A plate of mini shrimp sandwiches.

The ocean’s most thrilling event, Shark Week, is nearly here and we’re helping fuel your watch party menu. Shark Week 2025 begins on Sunday, July 20th, across Discovery Channel and Max, bringing a week of marine exploration right into your living room. To make sure your viewing experience is as captivating as these sharp-toothed creatures of the deep-sea, you’ll need the perfect array of bites and gulps. Forget the usual bag of chips and fill your shark-like hunger with our curated menu designed to enhance every suspenseful moment. Your watch party will be a success. Prepare to chomp into deliciousness while you watch the ocean’s apex predators in action all week long!

Fill Your Shark Week 2025 Watch Party With These Recipes

Brown Butter Crab Toast

large lump crab pieced covered in brown butter and lemon zest on a small round pink plate and a long narrow pink tray with a broken crusty baguette, parsley, and lemon slices on a piece of light yellow spotted fabric

The sharks on the television will be jealous of this appetizer. Brown Butter Crab Toast takes one of the best creatures in the sea (besides sharks) and tosses it in a browned salted butter. Grab a few lemon slices and stack your toast high with brown butter, crab, and citrus juice.

Zesty Shrimp Rolls

A plate of mini shrimp sandwiches.

There’s nothing like a Zesty Shrimp Roll to make you feel right at the beach. These handheld bites cushion a tangy shrimp mixture between the sides of a brioche bun. Feel free to make this recipe your own with variations such as toasting the bun, adding in additional herbs, or even experimenting with different seafood types.

Crispy Mushroom Bundles with Spicy Mayo

Various crispy mushroom bundles sit on a brown plate beside a small bowl of spicy mayo beside two green cups and two forks.

One of the gifts from the ocean, Japanese nori, also known as dried seaweed, quite literally holds this dish together. Bundles of crispy fried seafood mushrooms with a mild taste similar to lobster or shrimp dunk into a homemade spicy mayo. It’s a perfect recipe for sitting with a friend and snacking throughout the day.

Deviled Eggs with Caviar

a wooden board on a piece of white and gray marble on a wooden table with six deviled eggs topped with caviar and garnished with chives

These aren’t your grandma’s Deviled Eggs. Instead, each tender egg half gets topped with a pile of caviar. This salty delicacy of the sea is a luxurious way to customize your watch party. Other than the caviar, the recipe stays simple so you can focus your energy on the television screen rather than your stovetop.

Summer Lemonade

Two glasses of Fresh Summer Lemonade with oranges and limes sit in front of a pitcher of the lemonade as vines of green come in from the sides.

Kick back with summer’s favorite beverage, lemonade. It’s bright, crisp, tart, and sweet all at the same time. Our Summer Lemonade creates a pitcher of non-alcoholic, citrus lemonade with a hint of pineapple juice. In case you do want a boozy surprise, just add in a shot of your favorite vodka and perhaps even some limoncello.

Snow Cone Cocktail

A Zamboni, Snow-Cone Cocktail that's a vibrant blue ball of ice in a clear glass cup with a silver spoon sitting on pieces of white marble with large cubes of ice.

Another cooling treat that’s blue as the sea, our Snow Cone Cocktail is the adult treat you’ve been missing out on. Bite into spoonfuls of shaved ice drenched in vodka, blue curaçao, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. You can even include garnishes like gummy sharks to dress up your snow cone for Shark Week.

Prickly Pear Lemonade and Queen B(ee) Cocktails

a look in on a light green tile surface and white background of a dark pink cocktail in a tall glass with mint, blueberry and watermelon garnish, and a honey yellow cocktail tin a stemmed glass garnished with honeycomb and a drip of honey from a honey stir stick held by a woman. Beyoncé cocktail

While we originally created these two cocktails in honor of Beyonce, they are both refreshing for the summertime as well. The Prickly Pear Lemonade takes beautifully pink cactus fruit and blends it with lemonade, agave nectar, prickly pear simple syrup, as well as fresh lemon and lime juice. Then, the Queen B(ee) Cocktail sweetens cognac with rum, Cointreau, lemon juice, and a honeycomb garnish.

Beet Red Sangria

Two cocktail glasses full of beet sangria in a red color sits on a white wood table with orange slices and herb garnishes.

Red enough to draw a shark out of the ocean, our Beet Red Sangria matures the traditional sangria. The earthiness of beets mingles with sweet orange juice, rich red wine, tart lemon juice, and a splash of Cointreau. Plus, you can make the sangria the night before so that your Shark Week binge can be spent on the couch instead of in the kitchen.

Story by Kylie Thomas

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Refreshing Summer Wines for Sipping on the Porch

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Kylie Thomas
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A woman sits on a porch out by the beach sipping a glass of summer wine with palm trees in the background.

Summer is here. That means sunny days spent outside with friends and family and wines that revitalize the soul while soaking in the sun’s rays. This time of year is a favorite of mine as a sommelier because I can showcase a category I like to call “Porch/Patio Pounders.” These wines offer a zippy acidity, refreshing minerality, juicy summer fruits and a bit of florality. They are bright, light, and refreshing. Not much beats opening one of these bottles with loved ones during the best season of the year. Make sure you chill an extra bottle or two: they’re so tasty that you won’t even realize the first bottle has disappeared.

Have a Pretty Little Porch Pounder Summer With These Wines

Herdade do Rocim “Goivo” Vinho Verde

My first recommended pour is a low abv banger from Portugal: Herdade do Rocim “Goivo” Vinho Verde 2023. Light and spritzy, this wine is the perfect thirst quencher on the warmest days. Showcasing lemon-lime zestiness with refreshing mineral-driven acidity, going through a bottle of this is easier than closing the patio door behind you. I suggest pairing this pretty bottle with a watermelon salad to keep it light bright & flirty. 

Gaia Assyrtiko

Let’s fly east to the land of ancient philosophers, Herculean tales, and the birthplace of the Olympics. The Greeks did a lot of great things, but their best accomplishment was their wine, Assyrtiko especially. Assyrtiko is a stunningly complex white wine with many bright flavors, strong acidity and a salinity backbone. It pairs well with a myriad of foods perfect for summer Sunday afternoons. Its full body complexity with a light body finish brings you closer to the shores of Santorini with every sip. I’d enjoy this with some grilled fish or a strawberry kale salad to start the night off. 

Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes

Heading down to the southern hemisphere where it’s sunny for Christmas and winter in July. Argentina is mostly known for their world class Malbecs, but I promise you this white wine is nothing to sleep on. Crios de Susana Balbo, creates such beautiful Torrontes that it makes me think, “This is what the water in heaven tastes like”. Presenting stunning aromatics that uplift the palette before the nectar reaches touches your lips, the florality is coupled with supple peach and Meyer lemon zippiness. It’s a lovely wine full of juxtaposition, complexity, & sass that pairs with a sushi platter or plate of poke in the most holy of ways.

Chapelle du Bastion Picpoul de Pinet

Picpoul (pik-pool) de Pinet. Ever heard of it? Maybe not, and that’s totally alright! It’s a light body wine with high refreshing acidity that goes down all too easily. But that’s not always the worst thing in the world, is it?  The grape is an old French varietal that’s now starting to catch some stardom, and rightfully so. It’s bursting with citrus blossom, thyme, lemon and a dash of salinity. I cannot get enough. Bring this wine along to the family clam bake this summer and watch people fall in love. Showing up with a case will make you the talk of the party. My favorite thing about picpoul is that you will always get an amazing price for this wine. 

Pietradolce Etna Rosato

This summer isn’t all about white wines! There are a few other categories of vino with tremendous porch pounder potential. Rose all day ring any bells?

Sicily is a wine lovers dream, full of amazing wines of all types and for all seasons. In particular, Mt. Etna is a volcanic area that deserves the recognition that is starting to accumulate. My Pietradolce selection from this region is special. Made from 100% Nerello Mascalese from the northern slopes of the volcano, it’s a wine that will stand out and become a staple in your fridge.

I’ve never sipped a rosé with such beautiful complexity and summer essence! Soft, ripe nectarines with a raspberry coulis nuance help bring enliven the palette, only for it to be refined with the elegant volcanic minerality taken directly from the volcano. Let this wine open to reveal realities you never thought were possible. Though this wine will go with so many vibrant summer dishes and proteins, personally I’ve enjoyed pairing it with a lovely panzanella salad.

Hacienda Lopez de Haro Rosado

Take a boat across the Mediterranean to Spain, where some of the best wine deals in the world reside! There you’ll find a Rosado by Hacienda Lopez de Haro that is perfect for just about every BBQ. The wine is a blend of Garnacha and Viura, presenting a gorgeous salmony, copper-like color which attracts attention even from across the room. There’s a deep minerality here of rustic spices & dried earth. The fruit of the Garnacha first washes the palate with ripe stone fruits and orange peel, and then follows up with a subtle florality that comes up on the back end in a tuneful way. I’m pairing this wine with a pulled pork sandwich or even some seafood. Better yet I’ll take both.

Schloss Gobelsburg Cistercien Rose

Ready for an “unsung hero” wine country? Take a trip to the city of Kamptal in Austria, the country’s biggest wine producing sub-region at the foothills of the Heiligenstein mountains. This region is impressive because of its ancient ice age bedrock soil, its vast temperature changes, and the lovely terroir-driven wines that result. The Cistercien Rose by Schloss Gobelsburg is the quintessential expression of the mineral-driven wines that are outstanding for summer vibes. It drinks like a white wine, but its St. Laurent grape carries in red fruits perfectly in harmony with the subtle traces of baking spices. Its ripe, bright acidity pairs perfectly with a charcuterie board, olives & closest friends. 

Gai’a Notos Red 2023

Hello, all you red Wine lovers out there! Don’t fret, I’ve got you. We’re going to start our red selection in the region of Nemea, Greece with a killer summer red blend by Gai’a. I personally have this wine on my list at Fish nor Fowl, and it has become a favorite of both staff and guests. A blend of 85% Agioritiko (Ah-your-yeek-tiko) & 15% Syrah, it reveals a flush of dark fruit intensity, young black peppery spices, and soft tannins that refresh your palette in every way on a warm summer day. Put a chill on this and write to me later to thank me after you’ve been transported to the land of Nemea with your first sip. Shock your friends with this wine at the BBQ. Sip it along with some brisket and corn bread, and don’t forget the mac and cheese.

Feudi del Pisciotto Carolina Marengo 2020

Hop on a boat & let’s travel back to Sicily for the indigenous grape that made me fall in love with the island. Frappatto is as much fun to say as it is to drink. There are many expressions of this versatile grape, but one stood out so much that a group of 16 people, including myself, had to embark on a journey in ‘23 to see where it was made. Feudi del Pisciotto, located just south of Niscemi in southern Sicily, just does thing right on so many levels. Their Frappatto is aromatic, fruitful & refreshing. There are notes of pomegranate and cherry, made complex with subtle violets, yet structured and elegant from the terroir. Bring this wine to a slight chill, put a branzino on the grill & fry up some arancini to create a true Sicilian summer evening.

Ron Rubin Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

For all of you New World wine lovers, I have not forgotten about you. A personal favorite for these summer nights with friends and a grill comes from Ron Rubin in the Russian River Valley of California. Their Pinot Noir is so beautifully done that you won’t hesitate to fill your wine rack with a case. Here we’re given a wine that presents a subtle sweet vanilla tone with fresh ripe berries and a subtle baking spice note that tingles the palette. I love this wine for its brightness and ability to change wonderfully after chilling. It’s elegant, fun complexity is a my personal choice for a good burger or grilled salmon. Add only the laughter of friends to complete the evening.

Loosen Brothers ‘Dr. L’ Sparkling Wine

Whoops, I almost forgot about the Bubbles, how could I be so rude. An absolute gem of a sparkling wine, this beautiful bottle comes from the Mosel region in Germany from one of the country’s most reputable producers, Dr. Loosen. This is a 100% Riesling sparkling wine and I immediately swoon when that first sip hits my soul. I’d say this has a spine-tingling sensation when you enjoy it on a hot day, thanks to bright, refreshing Honeycrisp apple notes, and a soft honey coating that uplifts the peach flavor that follows. It’s effervescent with an elegant light mousse-like structure for a body. Pairing this with a ceviche or summer cucumber salad will be the go-to move!

Casteller Cava Rose

In summertime I think of rosé as a vital occupant of everyone’s refrigerator, so why not add some sparkling rosé to the collection! This is a wine with so much quality and bang for the buck that I truly felt it needed to be included. I give to you Cava Rose by Casteller 100% Trepat from the Cava region in Spain, aged 12 months on the lees in the bottle before disgorgement and shipping. I love the umami-fruitiness that this wine presents from the terroir. It offers up a sexy mineral structure that gets slowly washed away from the gorgeous cranberry and raspberry fruits in the Trepat. I can drink this daily with a myriad of summer foods. Anything hot off the grill will be a delight. Baby Back Ribs anyone?

Story by Alexander C. Riola
Photo Courtesy of Fernando Stahelin

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Matcha Mule

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Justin Matase
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Two glasses hold a Matcha Mule with a lime wheel and sprig of mint on top of the glasses all on a white background.

This mighty Matcha Mule and its three ingredients may not seem like much at first glance, but the way they interact makes all the difference. Spicy ginger beer meets the unique umami profile of matcha powder on the neutral base of vodka. A quick stir in a glass with ice is all you need to whip up a refined cocktail in just a minute. We recommend exploring your local ginger beer options for a true ginger taste without all the extra processing.

What Else Can You Add to a Matcha Mule?

There are many ways to doctor up this Moscow Mule recipe and make this one that’s all your own. You can start by adding in small servings of other liquor that you enjoy like a grapefruit liqueur. You can also get creative with garnishes such as sprigs of rosemary, fresh mint leaves, or candied ginger. Another option is to bring out your simple syrups for one last extra fusion of flavor. Try a little bit of honey, vanilla, or lavender syrup that combines sweetness with the matcha powder’s bitterness without overpowering its distinct earthy taste.

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Matcha Mule

  • Author: Justin Matase
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Description

Three ingredients make a symphony of flavors close to our green-tea-loving hearts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tsp of matcha green tea powder
  • 4 oz of Jackworth Ginger Beer (or your choice of ginger beer)
  • 2 oz vodka

Instructions

  1. Stir matcha powder into vodka and mix until dissolved.
  2. Add ginger beer to a cup filled with ice and add vodka and matcha powder to the cup and stir gently.

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Summer Kids Movie Snack Pairings

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Kylie Thomas
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Three bowls of chili-lime popcorn sit on a white table.

It’s summertime which means the kiddos are out of school and the calendar is open for fun activities. In case you’re looking for an easy way to turn a movie night into an exciting affair, we’ve prepared 6 snacks to go along with the new kids movies releasing this summer. Imagine how much fun your child will have watching their own foods come to life on screen in various ways. Whether it’s a close replication or an inspiration, these recipes each add a little something extra to your watching experience. Not to mention, all the recipes are kid-friendly meaning that all ages can lend a helping hand in the kitchen. 

Snack Pairing for New Kids Movies Releasing This Summer

How to Train Your Dragon (June 13) – Fancy Fish Sticks

These fancy fish sticks from Michaela Blaney will be your new weeknight dinner hero.

The Dreamworks animated film How to Train Your Dragon gets the live action upgrade. Now in theaters, watch soaring dragons like Toothless come to life on the screen. Plus, join the dragons and their human counterparts for one of their favorite meals, fish. These Fancy Fish Sticks keep the preservatives in frozen types away, meaning freshness only. We bet Hiccup would even be a fan of fish when made this way!

Elio (June 20) – Grape Dirty Soda

A glass of grape soda with half and half foam on top sits behind a pile of cranberries and grapes as a small container of half and half sits in the background.

Elio soars off to outer space in the latest Pixar movie. Join him and his alien friends with your own glass of their special purple drink. After watching aliens and humans bond over a glass of this ice cold drink, your little one will be thrilled to have their own to sip. While this recipe uses only grape soda, cranberry syrup, and half and half, you can add in boba balls of your choice and edible glitter to make this recipe look like it’s directly from the screen.

Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires (July 10) – Halloween Candy Bark

Halloween Candy Bark in various colors with halloween cnady baked in on top.

We know it’s still months till Halloween but the newest Disney Zombies movie has us embracing the holiday a little early this year. Get your child involved in making our Halloween Candy Bark. Small hands can help pick out what candies to include and how to decorate the bark. Maybe you’ll follow the lead of some of your child’s favorite characters and theme the colors towards their signature outfits. 

Smurfs (July 18) – Kid-Friendly Salad

Three colorful bowls of kid-friendly summer salad with pink, purple, and blue napkins on the side.

La la la-la la la, sing a happy song while your little one helps you mix up this Kid-Friendly Salad! In honor of the woods the Smurfs live in and the vegetation that surrounds them, a salad is the perfect way to imagine you’re in Smurf Village yourself. Plus, it’s pack-full of nutritious ingredients like white beans, pistachios, feta cheese, blueberries, red onion, and tomatoes. 

Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical (July 18) – Chili-Lime Popcorn

Three bowls of chili-lime popcorn sit on a white table.

For the first time in over a decade, there’s a new musical Charlie Brown special to share with your children. To prepare for Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical we’re throwing it back to one of our favorite Peanuts scenes, the Thanksgiving feast. To upgrade the popcorn that the Peanuts place on each plate, we’re adding a bit of chili powder and fresh lime juice. It’s healthier than butter and helps introduce your child to new flavors. 

The Bad Guys 2 (August 1) – Chocolate Chip Cake

A Chocolate Chip Cake with chocolate ganache on top sits on a white table with white and purple flowers laying near by and a silver serving spatula.

In the first Bad Guys movie, Mr. Wolf starts off a conversation with Mr. Snake about how much he loves cake and how he cannot believe Mr. Snake does not. Since he has such a love for cake, we have a small-hand friendly Chocolate Chip Cake to kick off the upcoming sequel. This recipe uses only 10 ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen. Just make sure you don’t forget to serve this treat with a cup of milk for your own little bad guy.

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5 Potato Salad Recipes to Fill Your Summer Picnic

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A white plate is slathered in a crispy potato salad with dill pickles and a small plate to the bottom right holds a smaller portion.

The potato salad is a staple of summer barbecues, picnics, lunches, and dinners. No matter where you end up this summer, we’re sure you’ll see containers of this succulent dish everywhere. Even though the base of a potato salad is normally potatoes, eggs, mayo, and mustard, there are so many other variations to keep your table full during the summertime. There are roasted potato salads, pickle potato salads, and even potato salads that don’t use mayo at all. You could even make all the recipes below and throw your own potato salad party! We could not think of any way better to spend the season.

Potato Salad Recipes for Summer

Potato Salad with Green Garlic & Sumac

A plate of potato salad with green garlic on a black background

Sometimes it’s just an extra ingredient or two that takes your potato salad over the top. The addition of green garlic, young garlic before the bulbs mature, and sumac plus a touch of pickle brine means a flavorful feast for your senses. It’s a way of upgrading your recipe without straying too far from the traditional.

The Best Potato Salad Ever

Potato salad, garnished with green herbs, sits in a casserole dish with blue, orange, and yellow flowers on it.

This is The Best Potato Salad Ever for a reason. Its perfect creaminess with an aioli type dressing, tender Yukon gold potatoes, and chunks of egg check all the boxes of what a potato salad should be. We recommend using local produce for this to really be The Best Potato Salad Ever.

Baked Parmesan Potato Salad

Small potato boats filled with salad on a black surface with a glass of beer on the side.

Usually you boil your potatoes and mash them with mayo for a potato salad but what if you baked their skins and filled them with a leafy salad instead? While this recipe is unconventional, the crisp potato shell with parmesan cheese and an avocado vinaigrette is pure summertime. It may just change your opinion on potato salad entirely.

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

A white plate is slathered in a crispy potato salad with dill pickles and a small plate to the bottom right holds a smaller portion.

If you’re a pickle lover, there’s no way you’ll want to pass up this tangy, briney Dill Pickle Potato Salad. This recipe has you roast then smash your potatoes for a bite that comes alive with the dill pickle dressing. Plus the chunks of pickles complete a satisfying texture in this recipe.

Roasted Potato Salad

Three individual blue bowls above a green serving bowl filled with a vibrant potato salad of yellow, green, red, and purple ingredient

Never tried a potato salad with a vinegar-based dressing instead of the usual mayonnaise? This version makes a great low sugar and low fat potato salad that’s lighter for the summertime. It also mixes delicately roasted potatoes with radishes, celery, red onion, and arugula.

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Prepare for the Gilded Age Season 3 Premiere with Recipes and More

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Kylie Thomas
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Various china plates from the Frick family's tableware collection have colorful patterns painted on them.

As the highly anticipated third season of The Gilded Age sweeps onto screens this Sunday, June 22, it’s time to dust off your finest silks and prepare for an evening of opulent drama! To fully immerse yourself in the grandeur and intrigue of 1880s New York, why not host a viewing party fit for the Astors themselves? We’re diving deep into the era’s lavish culinary traditions with exclusive recipes from Becky Libourel Diamond’s The Gilded Age Cookbook, promising dishes that are as rich in history as they are in flavor. And for those truly dedicated to stepping back in time, we’ll also share details on the era firsthand with a captivating look at The Frick Pittsburgh’s Gilded Age tableware. Get ready to embrace the splendor!

Prepare for the Gilded Age Season 3

Fish House Punch

Two glasses of Fish House Punch with lemon twist garnishes sit on a silver serving tray.

Let yourself live it up a little with a cocktail that really packs a punch. This Fish House Punch comes from Philadelphia’s Fish House Club, the Colony in Schuylkill or Schuylkill Fishing Company, founded in 1732. It’s a potent concoction of lemon juice, sugar, brandy, light rum, and peach brandy. Just be careful you don’t have one too many and end up making a fool of yourself at the high society dinner.

Waldorf Salad

Cut open apples hold a gilded age Waldorf Salad on a blue and white plate.

These apple shells hold a creamy and delicious Waldorf Salad straight from the Gilded Age. The Waldorf Salad reached popularity due to Oscar Tschirky in the late 1890s. This recipe even includes a homemade mayonnaise so you get the smoothest and tastiest bite possible. Feel free to dress it up with additional garnishes for a truly lavish appetizer.

Crown Roast of Lamb with Mint Sauce

A crown roast of lamb with min sauce from the gilded age sits among a bed of figs and potatoes and greens.

Every Gilded Age feast deserves a centerpiece that you cannot take your eyes off of. This Crown Roast of Lamb with Mint Sauce showcases the perfect piece of meat to signify status in the Gilded Age. It uses fresh herbs and plenty of garlic to slow roast the lamb for hours till it’s nearly falling apart. This main dish is sure to astound all those who surround your table.

The Frick Family’s Gilded Tableware

Various china plates from the Frick family's tableware collection have colorful patterns painted on them.

The Frick family’s Pittsburgh home is the epitome of the Gilded Ages. We’re taking a closer look at the family’s tableware selection. This collection gives us insight into how high society lived at the time. Dive into their drawers full of gorgeous china, bonbon spoons, golden goblets, and so much more.

Story by Kylie Thomas

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Pittsburgh Italian Restaurants with Homemade Pasta

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A white dish of spaghetti with red sauce on a brown table in Fish nor Fowl, Pittsburgh Italian restaurant.
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Pittsburgh Italian restaurants are your one stop for comforting, delicious meals that feel like home. For instance, there is nothing like sitting down to a dinner of homemade pasta. The hand-mixed dough formed into myriad shapes and sizes, each variation grabbing the sauce in a specific way, makes it a versatile dish with plenty of possibilities. Head out on an adventure to one of the dreamy Italian restaurants of Pittsburgh to get a taste of how innovative these chefs can be with handmade dough. Whether you opt for cheese-filled, long or short, squares or tubes, spirals or shells, you’re sure to leave saying “Bravo!”

Where to Get Homemade Pasta in Pittsburgh

DiAnoia’s Eatery

Sit down in this cozy neighborhood restaurant for a meal that brings Italy to Pittsburgh. Everything at DiAnoia’s is made with freshness and health in mind so not only can you find handmade Gnocchi Sorrentina, but, it comes in a bread bowl that’s baked in-house.

Fish nor Fowl

Manicotti, mafaldine, and fusilli, oh my! If there’s a specific pasta type you’re looking for, Fish nor Fowl probably showcases it. Plus, each dish features savory protein additions like wild mushrooms, spicy crab, or pork sogu.

Piccolo Forno

What started as a home for Italian baker Antonio Branduzzi has turned into a Tuscan daydream. Piccolo Forno specializes in authentic, homemade dishes each with different flavor profiles. Try something a little spicy by ordering their Spaghetti with shrimp and crab tossed in a spicy calabrian pepper compound butter. Or, order the Ravioli filled with spinach and drizzled with a lemon and sage compound butter.

Dish Osteria

Dish is a place to gather at the table with friends and family for flowing conversation and delicious food. Their housemade pasta comes in many different forms — from the always-loved Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare to long, wide-noodled Pappardelle ai Funghi. The common denominator: you are guaranteed to taste something authentic and wonderful.

Girasole

Dine in the rustic atmosphere of an Italian wine cellar with live musical entertainment at Girasole. Try authentic Italian dishes like their Linguine Rustiche which has a delicious combo of littleneck clams and baby spinach. Between the menu, the dining room, and the host-owner’s courtly Old World manner, it’s the perfect blend of tradition and modernity. 

Vallozzi’s

Gnocchi is the first pasta that ​​Helen Vallozzi made in her basement all the way back in 1955. Over 50 years later, served with sausage ragout and broccoli rabe, it’s still one of the restaurant’s top dishes . But don’t worry, if gnocchi isn’t your thing there are plenty of pasta varieties to choose from.

Zarra’s Restaurant 

Dedicated to Zarra’s Southern Italy family heritage, this restaurant may introduce you to a few Italian dishes you’ve never tried before. Dig into pasta recipes passed down from generations like Judy’s Homemade Ricotta Noodles, Linguine di Contosta, and Ravioli di Filomena. Can’t decide what to get? Order Zarra’s Sampler featuring lasagna, eggplant romano, sautéed spinach, meatballs, and sausage.

Alla Famiglia

At Alla Famiglia, you feel at home the second you walk through the door. This restaurant focuses on traditional Italian dishes using cherished techniques and correct ingredients. Their Zucca Melanzana or Pear and Gorgonzola Sacchetti are just two of their handmade pasta dishes.

Iron Born Pizza

You probably know Iron Born for their delicious pizzas but they actually make their own pasta as well. Bite into a dish of homemade rigatoni and a meat bolognese sauce. Or, if you’re not a red sauce fan, take a leap with their Orecchiette Pesto Cream. It features their house-made orecchiette with a smooth pesto sauce thanks to the addition of cream.

Senti Restaurant

This crisply modern dining room brings together authentic Italian food and traditional European service in one space. Creativity is essential for Senti, with walls covered in original artwork and a clever menu to match. Among our favorites: a martini from the bar followed by Ravioli di Zucca, which combine butternut squash, ricotta, and brown butter sage sauce.

Forma Pasta

If you’ve ever been curious about the making of pasta, grab a bite to eat at Forma Pasta to learn the process from start to finish. Take part in a pasta-making class and dine in house afterward or take their uncooked pasta to-go for your own family meal. 

Il Pizzaiolo

This Pittsburgh Italian restaurant forges their processes straight from Naples, importing their other ingredients from the Italian sources as well. With so many different pasta varieties to try, it’s hard to choose between rigatoni, ravioli, gnocchi, tortelloni, cavatelli, and other types. So, we recommend getting a few different dishes for the table and taste-testing them all!

Pino’s Contemporary Italian Restaurant

Chef Pino takes his cooking so seriously that he uses his own pasta maker for batches of fresh, vegan pasta. At Pino’s, one of Pittsburgh’s best Italian restaurants, you’ll find dishes anyone can enjoy like a classic Tomato Basil Sauce or Bolognese. But if you’d like to be a little more adventurous you can give their Clam Sauce a try.

Della Terra

Fiore and Michelle Moletz renovated a lovely old bank building on Zelienople’s bustling Main Street. Inside, a pizza oven turns out authentic pizza, while delicious housemate pasta flows uninterrupted from the kitchen. Pick what tempts you: there’s not even a chance you won’t be delighted with what appears on your table.

Talia

The open kitchen at Talia lets to see your Ricotta Gnocchi featuring shrimp, lobster, crab, roasted red peppers, and a lobster reduction get made right before your eyes. Watch chefs spin pizza dough, pull pasta dough, and top each creation with a bit of cheese. The restaurant also has gluten-free pasta available for those with allergies.

Soul Pasta

Crafting ravioli and pasta fresh each and every day, Soul Pasta focuses on catering as well as lunch boxes which are available for pickup and delivery. Choose from pasta trays for large groups or individual boxes that include fresh pasta or ravioli along with your choice of sauce and bread on the side.

Eleven

Featuring contemporary Italian food and many other dishes, Eleven makes two different types of pasta from scratch. The first is their Ricotta Cavatelli full of cheesy goodness as well as maitake mushrooms, ramps, English peas, Madiera butter, and a ramp crumb. The second is a gemelli pasta featuring shrimp, spinach, zucchini, basil, lemon, Madeira glaze, and roasted garlic crumb. These two types are always on their menu but you’ll find their accompaniments change with the seasons.

Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo courtesy of Fish nor Fowl

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Superman’s Kryptonite Cocktail

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A yellow Superman's Kryptonite cocktail sits in a coupe glass with a toothpick with a black olive on it balancing on the edge. The glass sits on a stone block in front of a silver background.

As the new Superman movie prepares to soar into theaters on July 11, we’ve crafted a cocktail to honor the Man of Steel — and his singular weakness. Introducing Superman’s Kryptonite Cocktail, a drink that’ll become your Kryptonite too with its mix of addictive sophistication. This vibrant concoction brings together the crispness of gin, the depth of Luxardo Del Santo, the sweet allure of maraschino liqueur, and finishes with a powerful punch of fresh lime juice. Its glowing hue and complex flavors will have you feeling super rather than vulnerable. Now all you need is Krypto and Lois Lane by your side before taking off into the sky.

What is Luxardo Del Santo?

In our Superman’s Kryptonite Cocktail, we use Luxardo Del Santo to mesh with the base of gin even as it tones down the sweetness of maraschino liqueur. Luxardo Del Santo is an Italian aperitif liqueur made from a blend of traditional botanicals, rhubarb, bitter orange, and herbs. It’s a little sweet, a little bitter, and takes your cocktail game to the next level. Think of it as a way to brdidge the gap between classic Italian bitters and more contemporary liqueurs.

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A yellow Superman's Kryptonite cocktail sits in a coupe glass with a toothpick with a black olive on it balancing on the edge. The glass sits on a stone block in front of a silver background.

Superman’s Kryptonite Cocktail

  • Author: Sarah Cascone
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Description

Let this Superman inspired cocktail take you to new heights.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3/4 oz gin
  • 3/4 oz Luxardo Del Santo
  • 3/4 oz maraschino liqueur
  • 3/4 oz fresh squeezed lime juice

Instructions

  1. Add ice to a cocktail shaker and all ingredients. Shake vigorously until a frost forms.
  2. Strain pour into a coupe style glass.
  3. Garnish with a luxardo cherry.

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Recipe by Sarah Cascone
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