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A Green Smoothie That's Kid-Friendly (Really!), A Paula Deen Museum, Plus More Food Headlines to Chew On

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This Herbed Goat Cheese that's almost too pretty to eat (even though it's not carved)!

Need a little midday nosh? Try this for an afternoon snack: Here are the food links that our Editors are loving from around the web.

Looks like there's going to be a museum dedicated to Paula Deen. We're confused. [Eater]

But, we're also really excited to learn that a woman in Wisconsin is a professional, full-time cheese carver. Her specialty? Cheddar roller coasters. [Food Republic]

Down on dairy? Make this totally kid-friendly green smoothie. If you're shocked, you've never pureed frozen bananas before (don't worry, we hadn't thought of adding them in either!). [YummyPackedLunches via TheKtchn]

Memorial Day is all about meat. But if you're looking for a healthy (and surprisingly chic!) post-BBQ dessert, consider this all-red fruit salad. It's a bit of monochromatic genius! [101 Cookbooks]

My Kitchen Pantry: Sarah Carey Favors Ball Jars; Avoids Pre-Made Products

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Welcome to My Kitchen Pantry, where we sneak a glimpse inside the kitchens of some of our favorite chefs and serious home cooks to try and uncover their can't-live-without everyday foods. We'll kick off this section by checking out the ever-evolving shelves of EDF's own Editor in Chief Sarah Carey.

Where are the capers, Sarah?

"I buy things that can I work with, not marinades or crappy stuff. I'd always pass on tomato sauce to make my own version with good, canned tomatoes."-Sarah Carey

Want to bulk up your pantry? Sarah says hers is never without the following staple ingredients:

  • canned tomatoes and tomato paste
  • olive oil
  • pasta
  • canned tuna
  • capers
  • anchovies
  • range of spices
  • white and brown rice
  • lentils and other dried beans
  • canned black beans and chickpeas
  •  kosher salt

Today's Recipe: Pesto Chicken Burgers

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What's the secret for creating intensely flavorful burgers? Mix some pesto right in with the meat! Check out today's recipe for Chicken Pesto Burgers -- they're perfect for a Memorial Day meal.

Want to start shopping? Here's an ingredient list to get you started:

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup baby spinach (1 ounce)
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grilling
  • Coarse salt and pepper
  • 1 pound ground white-meat chicken
  • 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 4 pieces focaccia, halved

Kate Middleton Might Have More Than One Bun in the Oven, Plus More Food Headlines to Chew On

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Mel Brooks claims he can make a classic French omelet like this one in four minutes flat.

We've rounded up the best food news from around the Web. See what we're reading!

Who knew? Mel Brooks is a closet foodie. [Bon Appetit]

Good news, meatless eaters: Tofu is coming to Chipotle. [LA Times]

Kate Middleton is learning new dishes to add to her cooking repetoire. [Us Weekly]

Want to not follow a recipe for any frittata? Check these out. [Food 52]

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11 Sweet (and Savory) Ideas for Summer Corn

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Besides bringing on a spike in temperature, summer brings us one of our favorite ingredients -- sweet corn. We love throwing this fresh it into all kinds of dishes, from soups to unconventional desserts. Looking for some corny (sorry!) inspiration? Try this Grilled Corn with Sour Cream and Cotija Cheese and more corn-centric meals.

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