Asonta Benetti

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Arizona State UniversityLocation:Phoenix, AZExpertise:Travel, food, spirits, wine, beerAsonta Benetti is a writer based in Phoenix, Arizona. She specializes in travel, food, and beverage, including spirits, wine, and beer. Asonta covers luxury experiences, hole-in-the-wall finds, and everything in between. She loves being able to learn, whether that’s from talking to people, visiting places, or experiencing new things.When she’s not writing, Asonta loves reading, visiting bodies of water (oceans, in particular), and viewing the beautiful Arizona sunsets....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Robert Chavez

Asopao de Camarones (One-Pot Rice & Shrimp Stew)

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:6 Active Time:30 mins Active Time: 30 mins Total Time:1 hr Total Time: 1 hr Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1cupfinely chopped red bell pepper1cupfinely chopped green bell pepper¾cupfinely chopped red onion½cupfinely chopped celery½teaspoonminced garlic¾teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground oregano½teaspoonpaprika3 ½cupswater2cupslow-sodium vegetable broth1cupcanned tomato sauce1bay leaf1cupbrown rice1poundmedium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed if necessary3tablespoonslemon juice½cupfrozen peas¼cupfinely chopped packed cilantro leaves1firm ripe medium avocado, slicedScotch bonnet hot sauce (optional)...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 669 words · Anthony Phillips

Asopao de Gandules (Pigeon Pea Stew)

Close Photo: Jenny Huang Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients¼cupextra-virgin olive oil8ouncesgandules (green pigeon peas, fresh or frozen) or one 15-ounce can, rinsed1smallonion, diced¼cupchopped ají dulce or 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper4clovesgarlic, chopped4cupslow-sodium vegetable broth, divided2tablespoonstomato paste1tablespoonchopped fresh oregano½teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper¼cupchopped fresh culantro (see Tip) or cilantro...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · John Harris

Asparagus & Feta Quiche

Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:6 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:1 hr 5 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1(9 inch)frozen prepared pie crust8ouncesasparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)½cupcrumbled feta cheese4large eggs1 ¼cupswhole milk¼teaspoonsalt⅛teaspoonground pepper Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Richard Cowan

Asparagus & Potato Rösti

Close Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 wedgesJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 wedges Prep Time:10 mins Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time:20 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 wedges Yield: 4 wedges Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided8ouncesasparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces½teaspoonsalt, divided1tablespoonbutter1poundfrozen shredded potatoes Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Carmen Ruiz

Asparagus & Purple Artichoke Pizza

Close Prep Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:5Yield:5 slicesJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:5Yield:5 slices Prep Time:25 mins Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: Servings:5 Servings: 5 Yield:5 slices Yield: 5 slices Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1tablespooncornmeal 1poundwhole-wheat pizza dough, at room temperature 2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided 2clovesgarlic, sliced ¼teaspoonkosher salt, divided ⅛teaspooncrushed red pepper 1 ½cupsshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1teaspoonlemon zest...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Melissa Burns

Asparagus & Smoked Mozzarella Pizzettes

Close Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6Yield:6 pizzettesJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6Yield:6 pizzettes Prep Time:30 mins Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 pizzettes Yield: 6 pizzettes Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1poundprepared whole-wheat pizza dough, at room temperature12ouncesthin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil¼teaspoonsalt plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided1cupshredded smoked mozzarella cheese⅓cupthinly sliced scallions2tablespoonschopped toasted walnutsHandful of fresh mint leaves, tornZest of 1 orange...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Brian Ortiz

Asparagus Casserole

Close Photo: Jason Donnelly Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:10Yield:1 casseroleJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:10Yield:1 casserole Prep Time:30 mins Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings:10 Servings: 10 Yield:1 casserole Yield: 1 casserole Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Asparagus Casseroleis a delicious creamy, cheesy side dish that has comfort vibes all over it. Fiber-rich asparagus is gently blanched to maintain its gorgeous vibrant green color and is covered in a rich and velvety sauce with a slight tang from the cream cheese....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Michelle Moore

Asparagus Salad with Eggs & Jambon de Bayonne

Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Prep Time:30 mins Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsSalad24medium-to-thick asparagus stalks (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed3large eggs1smallshallot, very thinly sliced, rings separated6 paper-thin slices jambon de Bayonne or other cured ham, such as Serrano¼cupfresh small basil and/or tarragon leavesPiment d’Espelette for garnishVinaigrette¼cupfresh tarragon¼cupfinely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese¼cupwhite-wine vinegar2tablespoonsDijon mustard1tablespoonraw honey¼clovegarlic¼teaspoonground pepper⅛teaspoonsea salt½cupextra-virgin olive oil...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Danny Yoder

Asparagus Tabbouleh

Close Cook Time:20 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 40 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:20 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 40 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Cook Time:20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time:1 hr 20 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins Total Time:1 hr 40 mins Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½cupbulgur8ouncesasparagus, trimmed, very finely chopped1cuppomegranate seeds¾cupfinely chopped fresh parsley¼cupfinely diced red onion¼cuplemon juice¼cupextra-virgin olive oil½teaspoonkosher salt½cupcrumbled feta cheese, preferably Bulgarian...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Christina Guerrero

Asparagus Tart

Close Photo: Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½(17.3 ounce) packagefrozen puff pastry sheets, thawed1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil, divided1(8 ounce) containerpart-skim ricotta cheese¼cupshredded Gruyère cheese1tablespoonfinely chopped fresh thyme1tablespoonfinely chopped shallot3clovesgarlic, minced¼teaspoongrated lemon zest1tablespoonlemon juice¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper3 ½ouncesthin fresh asparagus (about 12 spears), trimmed¼cupfrozen peasHoney and/or crushed red pepper for garnish...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Matthew Lewis

Astronaut Kellie Gerardi Just Told Us How She Stayed Hydrated in Space

Close Photo:Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8,SunChipsannounced a brand-new, limited-edition flavor: Pineapple Habanero and Black Bean Spicy Gouda. The flavor, representing the heat of the sun and the “cheesiness” of the moon, will only be availableon their websitefor the four minutes and 27 seconds of the eclipse’s duration of totality. What better way to celebrate than alongside a real-life astronaut? Researcher and astronaut Kellie Gerardi is partnering with SunChips ahead of the eclipse to embrace the new flavor and spread the word about this celestial phenomenon....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1027 words · Allen Gilbert

At Home Workouts for Any Fitness Level

Close Photo: Jaime Kinsella Home Yoga Sequence to Improve Strength and Flexibility Practicing yoga helps Rachel Zinman through the ups and downs of managing diabetes. She created this series to help you improve strength and flexibility, manage stress, and gain a more positive outlook—at any age or fitness level. A 10-Minute Equipment-Free Home Workout Plan to Build Strength Best Exercises for Diabetes Seated Flexibility, Cardio & Strength Workout 15-Minute Strength Workout for Diabetes...

January 18, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Brandy Garcia

Ataya Maghrebi Nana (Moroccan Mint Tea)

Close Photo: Evan de normandie Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:6 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:15 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe The first place that I ever stepped foot on the continent of Africa was Morocco. It was in the late 1960s. I was on a day trip from southern Spain with my parents....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Stacy Johnson

Athletes Are Eating Their Meals Out of Pasta Bowls in the Olympic Village, and You Can Snag Lookalikes From $6 Each

Photo:Getty Images Getty Images TheParis OlympicsFood Village is a fascinating place. So far, I’ve learned that fresh baguettes and croissants are always available. I’ve also learned that there’s a convenience store filled with snacks and drinks and thatthe Olympic athletesare saying the buffet hall’s food is a little…bland. My favorite little tidbit of all, though, is that the dining hall serves its food in pasta bowls, asseen on TikTok. As a pasta bowl connoisseur, this gives me emotional satisfaction....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 835 words · Benjamin Meyers