The new sandwiches are part of the brand’s spring menu refresh. Courtesy Panera Panera’s spring menu refresh is the definition of toast doing the most this season. Grab a friend so you’re able to try both sandwiches starting April 16. Credit:Courtesy Panera Credit:Courtesy Panera

The musician joins this week’s Biscuits & Jam. I miss it all the time. It’s kind of funny how that works out." “My dad is such an influence on me. I look up to him so much, my best friend in the world. But she’d been a great cook my whole life.” I was so mesmerized by that song and that melody. And that’s really the earliest I can remember of him....

Ranch seasoning and Parmesan cheese give these wings the savory, tangy flavors you crave. Cheese-and-ranch-coated wings, of course! A shower of grated Parmesan and a side of ranch dipping sauce (because more is better!) Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel and youve got a greatappetizerfor a tailgate or any game. Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towels, and place in a large bowl. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, and fit a wire rack inside baking sheet....

A cheeky cocktail for the Christmas season. Garnish each glass with a pretty, paper-thin slice of red-skinned pear and a sprig of thyme. Fill with ice cubes, and gently stir mixture until well combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Pour mixture through a cocktail strainer into a rocks glass. Place slice upright inside the rocks glass, and add one large ice cube. Garnish with a sprig of thyme....

It’s not a party without a cheese ball. In fact, the hardest thing about this cheese ball recipe might be toasting and finely chopping the pecans. Use your food processor to make that easier. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox you’re able to quickly break thetoasted nutsinto minuscule pieces, perfect for coating the cheese ball. Cheese balls are also forgiving, or rather, accepting of variations. Consider this cheese ball recipe as a base option....

Satisfy hungry houseguests with a spicy two-bite appetizer stuffed with chicken-cream cheese filling and wrapped in some hickory-smoked bacon. Ingredients 12medium jalapeno chiles 1(8-oz.) Cut each chile in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. Credit: Hector M. Sanchez Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Stir together cream cheese, chicken, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Spoon 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons chicken mixture into each chile half, spreading to fill cavity. Wrap each half with a bacon piece, and secure with a wooden pick....

These potatoes are made for sharing. Learn how to make Party Potatoes. For a different crunchy topping, swap panko or crushed crackers for the cornflakes. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Then you’re free to assemble the casserole and bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Ingredients 1(16-oz.) container sour cream 1(10.75-oz.) can cream of chicken soup 2cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 4Tbsp. butter, melted, divided 1small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)...

Serve spring on a plate with pasta, morel mushrooms, and peas in a light and creamy sauce. Add pasta, and cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water. Credit:Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add olive oil to skillet, swirling to coat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms start to brown and soften, about 4 minutes....

The hardest part of this chicken and broccoli bake just might be portion control. A chicken broccoli bake made with cheese-filled tortellini and a chopped pecan topping? The hardest part of this chicken and broccoli casserole just might be portion control. Credit:Iain Bagwell; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly freshly shredded Parmesan cheese 14teaspoontable salt 14teaspoonground red pepper 1(20-oz.) Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute....

Cassandra King on the legacy Rick Bragg will leave behind. I, for one, beg to differ. Rick wroteAvas Manas the story of his maternal grandparents. Credit: Terry Manier In his endorsement, Larry McMurtry called it a book of a certain gritty grandeur. High praise indeed, from a master. This was made true for me in a whole new way when I first met Rick Bragg. Many years ago, my husband Pat and I visited him at his mothers farmhouse near Jacksonville, Alabama....

Tissues out, folks. Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage Jennifer Garners mother Patrecently opened up about grieving the death of her husband of 59 years. “I was so worried about being a widow. Credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage And then one day I had an epiphany: You will be alright, Pat. And I am,” she said as Jennifer nodded. And you really did, the13 Going on 30star agreed. You made that decision. And I so wantedto tell him I was gonna be on theTodayshow, Pat admitted....

Its the end of an era. Sajaks final episode was reportedly taped back on April 5. Well, the time has come, he wrote on Twitter. Credit:Everett Collection Ive decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. Its been a wonderful ride, and Ill have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all. Credit:Everett Collection And more importantly, we became a part of people’s lives, and that’s been awfully gratifying....

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