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When you need a side dish that works with simple or spicy entrees, try this one. This recipe is a keeper and so Seriously Simple to make, you’ll probably find it in your weekly rotation of trusted recipes.

Pearl ...Read more

The ability to imagine a pizza at any moment is one of the skills of being a lifelong Chicagoan. Any bread-like offering, from yeasted dough to flatbread to crackers, can become a pizza.

Case in point: Walking through the...Read more

Candied bacon is one of those irresistible recipes that’s hard to stop eating once you start. It’s sweet, sticky, and crisp around the edge with a deep caramelized flavor from the brown sugar. This version takes it to ...Read more

I fear that my oven thinks I may have abandoned her. It’s been too long since I’ve turned that dial to bake cakes or homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3861749">Read more

Higher interest rates played out on stocks, cryptocurrency and commodities such as oil over the past few years. But now that the Federal Reserve has been lowering short-term rates, what can investors expect from here, and ...Read more

Joint bank accounts allow couples to manage budgets together, monitor spending and save for shared goals. But they aren’t right for every couple. And you don’t have to go with an all-or-nothing approach, either. You ...Read more

A leading consumer group is proposing a policyholder rights initiative that would require insurers to offer coverage to California homeowners who fireproof their homes — or lose the right to sell home or auto insurance ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. — When Eric Itakura listed his Mountain View condo last year, he hoped to save some money on commissions.

The rules over how agents’ fees are set had recently been rewritten as part of a landmark ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. — For decades, home sellers typically covered both their own agent’s commission and the fee for the buyer’s broker, a structure that left little room for negotiation. But a recent legal settlement ...Read more

In the middle of the Pentagon is a large, pleasant, five-sided courtyard. In the middle of the courtyard is a small building.

As you might expect, the Soviet Union used to have a satellite that kept a watchful, unblinking...Read more

It’s hard to imagine my late summer kitchen without eggplant.

Strolling the farmers markets, I can’t hold back and pile my basket with eggplant in all shapes and sizes — black, thin and footlong; bright fuchsia; ...Read more

Thinking about the start of autumn, how about kicking off the season with a hearty and warmly spiced pot of chili, featuring fresh, succulent tuna?

This twist on a classic comfort dish combines the rich flavors of spices...Read more

Q: I am having a problem with my gas cap that is creating an engine warning on my dash. I have been tightening the gas cap quite a few times. I will sometimes get it to clear the check engine light, but it will soon come ...Read more

DENVER -- Take one sip of the Colorado-made spirit Tingala and you’ll understand why it’s unlike anything else currently available on the market.

The sensory experience starts with a bouquet of cinnamon and allspice ...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- Did you see the purple loaves of sourdough that were all over social media a few years ago? I missed them. In fact, I'm five years late to trying Karlo Evaristo's heirloom blue corn masa sourdough bread, and...Read more

Dust mites. You can't see them, but they're everywhere -- your bedding, your couch cushions, your rugs and, yes, your favorite recliner. These tiny, eight-legged creatures are like the worst kind of houseguest: They never ...Read more