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I knew I needed to actually do something. It was around that time that he was introduced to Whiteman and her nonprofit, Arctic Basecamp. From there, Wilson joined her in the organization’s efforts to spread awareness and physically help the Arctic. Photo: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images Wilson is now one of the founding facesalongside Whiteman and television comedy writer Chuck TathamofClimate Basecamp. So let’s backtrack: why hand out ice cream in the city?...

Put a twist on the classic espresso martini and add a whipped coffee topping. If you dont have an espresso maker, you’re able to substitute strong brewed coffee. Add egg whites and cocoa. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell Divide between 2 coupe glasses and flatten the tops. Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add coffee liqueur, espresso and vodka. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell...

I know this tradition is one that every Haitian looks forward to on New Year’s Day. Eating soup joumou is a tradition that began on January 1, 1804: Haiti’s Independence Day. Haiti, the first Black republic, had been enslaved by the French for hundreds of years. Photo: Johane M. Filemon Similar practices are found in other Haitian households within Haiti and the Haitian diaspora. I’ve seen beef or chicken feet used in different recipes....

If you’re looking for something cozy to eat, this casserole is a delicious choice! Instead of using a can of cream of mushroom soup, we make our own simplified version here. This hearty casserole is finished with perfectly tangy sour cream and buttery crackers, which add the perfect crunch. Photo: Sara Haas Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat....

Green beans have always been part of our lives. We grew them, picked them, canned them, and ate them while growing up. A lot of them. Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek The only things we had more of was potatoes! We also cooked our green beans a long time. Thats just the way it was done then, and the way we do it now....

Ingredients 2cupsnonfat buttermilk 34teaspoonsalt, divided 4bone-in, skinless chicken thighs(about1 1/2lbs. salt in a large bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours. Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp. oil in a large cast-iron or oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer the chicken, browned-side down, to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Add the remaining 1 1/2 Tbsp. oil to the pan; cook until heated, about 1 minute....

Tart, fruity tomatillos make a delicious salsa that complements this Southwestern-inspired flank steak. Cover and process until mixture is chopped. Trim fat from steak. Score both sides of the steak in a diamond pattern; set aside. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the steak. For a charcoal grill, place the steak on the grill rack directly over medium coals. (For a gas grill, preheat the grill. Reduce heat to medium....

As an added bonus, this low-effort chowder can be prepared in less than an hour. Ingredients 1 12poundsfresh or frozen skinless salmon filletsorthree6- to 7.5-oz. Rinse salmon fillets; pat dry. To poach fillets, in a large skillet bring the water to boiling. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 6 to 8 minutes or until salmon flakes easily. Remove from skillet, discarding liquid. Flake salmon into 1/2-inch pieces (If using canned salmon, skip this step and omit the water)....

Process until mostly smooth. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring once or twice, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add cauliflower rice, scallions and water. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes....

In a Dutch oven combine rinsed beans and the 5 cups cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans. Stir in undrained tomatoes; cover and cook for 30 minutes more. If desired, partially mash mixture with a potato masher, leaving soup chunky. If desired, top individual servings with cheese and cilantro and serve with crackers....

Try this salad for a take-along lunch. Place greens in an individual salad bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. (Refrigerate the remaining dressing.) Top the greens with black beans, corn and tomatoes. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 3 days. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient....

This hearty Southwestern-inspired stew may take a while in your slow cooker, but it’s so worth it! Stir in hominy, beans, and poblano pepper. Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours. Use a potato masher to coarsely mash the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle individual servings with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Place pepper halves, cut sides down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pepper is charred and very tender....