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Check your fridge or freezer. It can be potentially deadly to young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. There have been no confirmed reports of illnesses linked to the contaminated ground beef. Simply Recipes / Getty Images If you suspect symptoms of E. coli, you should seek immediate medical attention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises thatE. coli can be killedby cooking ground beef to an internal temperature of 160F, measured with a thermometer....

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Here’s what you should know. The following products were recalled and distributed in Texas. It is one of the most common food allergies in children. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock It can also cause anaphylaxis, which is a severe, life-threatening reaction. Simply Recipes / Costco

Vibrant green and luxuriously smooth, this nettle soup is a fresh and foraged spring delicacy. Have you ever eaten nettles? The first time I ate them, they were baked on a pizza. Elise Bauer The flavor is something akin to spinach, but even better. Luxurious and vibrant green, this soup is a bowl-licker. By the way, you never forget your first encounter with stinging nettles. Elise Bauer I was about 6 years old on a trail in Griffith Park in Los Angeles with my parents....

According to the experts, it all starts with where you find them at the grocery store. Its so disappointing when you bring up the crisper drawer and the beans are soft and slimy. Which, of course, makes me wonder: Howdoyou keep them to stay fresh? Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images They can feel limp and might have a sour, rotten smell. Moisture is usually the biggest threat to green bean freshness....

The surprising tip I learned from a food scientist. This versatility has earned the allium a spot in nearly every savory recipe I whip up in the kitchen. Its tough to get a true sense of whats happening inside the bulb at the grocery store. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Read on to find out why. She adds that fresh garlic should have a mild, subtle aroma until it’s chopped or crushed....

Forget all the things you’ve learned about rinsing rice. Ever wonder who buys those 50-pound bags of rice at the grocery store? They were made for restaurants and people like me. Simply Recipes / Emma Christensen Rice is a staple my family eats daily. I mostly buy medium or short-grain white rice to accompany the Korean dishes I make. Before cooking, I rinse the rice until the water isn’t as cloudy....

Here’s what the experts at Vital Farms and food scientists say is the safest place to store eggs. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Our last refrigerator had a cute egg bin inside the door. It kept eggs nice and organized and I could always see easily when the supply was getting low. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Our current fridge doesnt have that feature, and thats probably a good thing, say the experts....

Like the combo of apples and cheddar? Here’s a galette version, delicious! “An apple pie without the cheese is like a kiss without the squeeze.” Elise Bauer As in, “are you kidding?” If this is you, I understand. But just let the idea percolate a little while. Elise Bauer Apples and cheese are good together, right? A slice of apple with a slice of cheesebare, naked perfection. Because apples are both sweet and a little tart, and cheese is salty with plenty of umami....

Need a cozy one-pot meal? Try a New England boiled dinner with corned or fresh beef brisket, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. It will warm your soul and fill your belly. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Whats in New England Boiled Dinner? My parents like boiled dinner with fresh, uncured brisket. Others make it with smoked ham shoulder. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas The following recipe is for boiled dinner made with either corned beef or fresh beef brisket....

No matter where you are, a creamy New England chowder is within reach thanks to our recipe. My first job out of college was in Boston, in the financial district downtown. One dish I could never get enough of was “chowdah”. Elise Bauer Clam chowder, fish chowder, seafood chowder, whatever, I loved it. There are many regional varieties of chowder. New England style chowder is white, with cream and potatoes....

A classic deli New Jersey Italian hot dog, made at home. I was a boy the first time I ate this sandwich. Seemed like a decent enough idea. Elise Bauer What’s on a New Jersey Italian Hot Dog? For starters, it was on a sub roll and was huge. I took a bite and instantly tasted a hit of deli mustard. Then the tangy hot dogI love that pop! I know there are other versions, some with special bread, some with everything insideincluding the hot dogdeep-fried....