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A lemon-oregano sauce and feta cheese liven up basic chicken.

A fresh twist on chicken for dinner

This version is a healthier way to give mom a treat.

Make this twist on classic pancakes for Mother's Day

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, it delivers savory-sweet Mexican flavors.

Make this Tequila-marinated chicken for fast, easy dinner

The key is to have a plant-based meal that is as hearty and satisfying as a dinner with an animal protein.

Enchiladas meet tostadas in this vegetarian recipe

It's a showstopping centerpiece for your table, with leftovers for days.

How to make an Easter ham

Firm-fleshed, mild tasting snapper stands up beautifully to this preparation — but so would cod and flounder.

Easy-to-make recipe for snapper with ginger

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Perfectly seared salmon is finished in the oven and topped with the flavors of a bright citrus dressing.

Easy salmon recipe to kickstart spring

This could change your relationship to cabbage forever. If you've only ever boiled cabbage, you haven't seen this humble vegetable at its very best.

The best way to cook cabbage for St. Patrick's Day

It's a breadless version of the classic sandwich.

Make this twist on meatball heroes

It's a quick business— making it ideal for getting dinner on the table fast.

What you need to know about cooking skirt steak

It's a meal that's ready with little prep.

One-skillet lemon garlic chicken: The easy, tasty recipe you need to try

It's a flavorful, meatless meal that's ready in less than 30 minutes.

How to make coconut chickpea curry

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As Adventureland prepares to celebrate their 60th birthday, the amusement park opened a 60-foot roller coaster, the FireBall. Parkgoers on Tuesday were the first to ride.

Ride Adventureland's new 60-foot roller coaster, FireBall

Customized denim jackets are the specialty at Dearly Threaded, an embroidery studio run by Long Islander Heather Borneman.

Dearly Threaded, Long Island-based embroidery shop, sells customized denim jackets

Look back at the 2018 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach. 

Bethpage Air Show kicks off at Jones Beach

Cosplayers dressed as your favorite costumed heroes, along with creators and local store owners, appeared at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City on Sunday at Cradle Con's first show in three years, which ran through the weekend. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

Cradle Con, along with cosplayers, return to Cradle of Aviation after 3-year hiatus

Spicy Mango, Orange-Cardamom and Grandma's Chocolate are just some of the unusual ice cream flavors that Rich Lombardi serves up at Mia's Ice Cream Kitchen in Selden. Newsday's Erica Marcus has the story.

New ice cream shop serves unusual flavors 

Angels of Long Island held a baby formula drive in East Patchogue for those in need of formula during the current shortage.

Baby formula drive in East Patchogue

Oh My Goodness is a new wellness center in Port Washington offering a variety of activities and classes for parents and children. 

Wellness center for children opens in Port Washington 

A fan-favorite has returned at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center in Yaphank: Baby Animal Day. Here's what to expect.

Baby Animal Day returns to the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center

From Afghan kebabs to Korean short ribs and BBQ squid, food critic Scott Vogel tries it all.

Food critic tackles LI BBQ tour

The Westbury store is the first New York location for this California-based chain.

5 tips for shopping at 99 Ranch Market, LI's newest Asian grocery store

Newsday's Faith Jessie and Shawna VanNess discuss the new Feed Me magazine for the spring, focusing on incredible Italian spots across the Island.

Newsday's Faith Jessie and Shawna VanNess discuss spring Feed Me magazine

Keri Kearney of Coram found it difficult to find stylish maternity clothes for work, so she turned to the clothing subscription service, Rent the Runway, for some stylish options. 