Mary Claire Lagroue

1 month ago | allrecipes.com | Vanessa Greaves |Mary Claire Lagroue

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios A 5-star favorite, this zucchini bread has been taste-tested by more than 10,000 Allrecipes members. "My Mother loved this bread, so did the neighbors and myself as well," says reviewer Ellen. dslade Mom slipped a secret ingredient into these cookies to make them extra soft and tender, and more than 1,000 reviewers are glad she did. Allrecipes Video "This is the recipe my family has used for 30 years and always gets rave reviews," says Allrecipes member SJMARQ.

1 month ago | allrecipes.com | Mary Claire Lagroue

The consistency of McDonald's menus across the U.S. makes it an always-welcome pit stop. When you're far from home, however, you may come across an unfamiliar food or drink on the beloved chain's menu—or find yourself ordering your own state's specialty before you remember where you are. These are the regional McDonald's items we think are worth a cross-country road trip—and are secretly hoping McDonald's will one day bring to menus nationwide.

1 month ago | allrecipes.com | Mary Claire Lagroue

If you're from Cleveland or Pittsburgh, you likely grew up on city chicken. If you're from the Great Lakes region, we'll bet you're at least familiar with city chicken, even if your mom or grandma didn't serve it. And if you're from anywhere else, you're here wondering what the deal is with a "chicken" recipe that contains no poultry at all. So, what is city chicken actually made of? And why is it called city chicken? Here's the history behind this vintage regional recipe.

2 months ago | allrecipes.com | Mary Claire Lagroue

Lemon zest and juice lend penne and asparagus an extra bright flavor, while salty Parmesan rounds it out. mommyluvs2cook This pasta packs in squash, zucchini, carrot, red bell pepper, tomatoes, green beans, and asparagus. Roasting the veggies first gives them a more robust flavor. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cooked in a buttery white wine sauce, this Elegant Penne with Asparagus and Shrimp comes together in just 35 minutes.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Mary Claire Lagroue

Key TakeawaysAsparagus season runs from late February through June but peaks in April and May. Whether you're craving a decadent or light pasta dish, asparagus pairs well with various sauces and ingredients, adding fresh, vibrant flavor to recipes. From creamy fettuccine to shrimp and penne, classic pasta dishes become even better with the addition of fresh, snappy asparagus.