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Welcome to Kitchn’s series My Superpowered Morning, where we show you how interesting people uses their morning routine to help them fuel the rest of the day.

I recently visited Sonoma wine country and got to drink — and eat! — at one of the coolest, most beautiful places in the entire region: Scribe Winery, a family-owned gem that owes part of its charm to the food served at its tastings. In fact, I had some of the best fried chicken of my life there, thanks to chef Kelly Mariani.

Kelly, a Chez Panisse-trained chef, has one of the most magical jobs I can imagine: cooking from the property’s garden and tailoring the food to Scribe’s delicious wines. I chatted with Kelly about what it’s like to hold such a fabulous job and how the food (and wine) of Sonoma helps superpower her own creativity, beginning with her mornings.

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Is there a better harbinger of good times and warm weather than the smell of burgers on the grill? Plus, burgers are economical and the original low-prep dinner. What could be simpler than shaping patties and slapping them on the backyard Weber?

Nothing.

The only complicated part is picking out a ground beef we can all feel good about.

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Kitchn’s Delicious Links column highlights recipes we’re excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites.

I can’t get enough of cucumbers right now. I could eat them with every meal — tossed in a quick salad or served by themselves with some salt and vinegar. It’s just the right cooling veggie you want to serve at a party when it’s hot outside. Or, you know, when you’re inside blasting the AC by yourself and you want a healthy snack. That’s why, when I came across this simple cucumber salad from Live Simply, I knew it had to make it in the near future.

“[This] recipe is an example of one of the simple salads we enjoy all summer long,” the blogger explains. Oh yes it is.

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Turn your favorite pasta dinner into a casserole and not only does it stretch to easily feed a crowd and bless you with amazing leftovers, but it’s also a dinner that is downright hearty and unapologetically comforting.

Mixed with flavorful sauces, gooey pockets of cheese, and extra substance from meat, veggies, or both, these 10 pasta bakes are begging for a place in your next meal plan.

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Everybody knows that pizza is the moving-day meal of choice — pizza shops are everywhere, open continuously, and deliver. Bonus: You don’t need plates or silverware to eat pizza, and everyone loves it! But what about the first morning in your new place? If your boxes haven’t arrived yet or you just haven’t gotten around to unpacking (moving day was stressful enough!), you’ll need some basic-as-it-gets kitchen supplies so you don’t have to turn to takeout.

So what should you do? Make a box and designate it as your moving kitchen survival kit, fill it with things you will need until your kitchen is unpacked and set up — and move it to the new place yourself so it doesn’t get lost in the moving-day whirlwind.

Here’s what to put inside!

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Whether you’re pro-snacking or would rather avoid it, there are times when your child is hungry, you’re in the middle of something, and you want them to just help themselves … to something healthy and nutritious, of course! Strategic organizing can help lead them in the right direction to find something they like and that you approve of.

That’s where these smart tips come in. We found them all in some super-cute (and well-organized!) kid-friendly pantries online.

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When you need a savory showstopper for your next brunch, a pound of pizza dough can be just the ticket to elevate all the ingredients of a breakfast sandwich into something beautiful and tasty.

The dough in this breakfast stromboli (basically a big calzone or hot pocket) turns golden-brown and crispy in the oven, enclosing a filling made of soft scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, and lots of melty sharp cheddar cheese.

Take the few extra minutes to create the easy braid pattern with the dough and this dish is guaranteed to be #brunchgoals.

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What if you could drink your way thinner? The beverages you drink each day have a direct influence on your body weight and general health. While calorie-rich, nutrient-poor drinks like soda will leave you carrying extra pounds, certain drinks will have the exact opposite effect, enhancing digestion and reducing bloating so you can burn more fat […]

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With all the summer parties and potlucks on the horizon, my slow cooker usage is about to be put into high gear. In addition to its regular spot in my weekly meal plan, it is my go-to for pulling together big-batch sides made for sharing.

Whether I’m the one hosting or I’m heading to a potluck, I use it for make-and-take sides that can be kept warm and served straight from the slow cooker. Here are seven of my top picks.

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If you’ve been on the hunt for a pork chop that is fork-tender, incredibly juicy, and full of flavor, stop right here. These onion gravy-smothered Instant Pot pork chops are everything you’ve dreamed of in a pork chop and more.

Using the one-pot power of an Instant Pot means these pork chops can be quickly braised in a rich onion gravy that makes for almost fall-apart tender pork chops that are anything but dry or flavorless. These smothered pork chops are dinner and a delicious sauce in one.

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