Mac 'n' cheese is probably the ultimate kid food, but Julia of Julia's Album, our latest Shine Supper Club winner, took home May's prize with a rendition that adults can get excited about. Loaded with bacon, caramelized onions, classic Cheddar and grown-up Gruyere, her's is a dish that remakes a childhood classic for more sophisticated palates (recipe below). We asked Julia to spill on our usual questions:

What ingredient are you currently obsessed with? 

Fresh salmon! There are tons of different and easy ways to prepare salmon, and it’s perfect for weeknight dinners on busy days. Plus, salmon is packed with high-quality proteins and omega-3's, and it will keep you full. My current favorite is a broiled salmon with mango salsa––a great way to use all those mangoes and fresh pineapple that you see at the market this time of the year. Another popular ingredient in my kitchen is cauliflower. I really like using cauliflower-based creamy pasta sauce as a healthy alternative to the traditionalRead More »from Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Caramelized Onions by Julia's Album

Whether you're celebrating a birthday or another momentous event, marking the occasion with a cake has become somewhat customary. Yet, sometimes an ordinary layer cake from the grocery store bakery or Carvel won't do. As food is never off our minds here at The Daily Meal, we were inspired by visions of burgers made with cake and chocolate and have gone in search of some decadent cakes taking the form of our favorite foods - the kind of cake appropriate for any food-lover's birthday, wedding, or other grand occasion. - Elizabeth Licata, The Daily Meal

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Dede WilsonThis fruit pizza is really is just an open-faced rustic tart featuring a chewy pizza dough, a creamy mascarpone topping sweetened with brown sugar and flavored with rum, and slices of fresh peaches. The slightly smoky flavor from the hardwood charcoal livens up the fruit wonderfully. If you are using propane, the effect will be subtle, but still luscious and unexpected.

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INGREDIENTS
1 cup clarified butter
1 cup warm water
Pinch of granulated sugar
1 envelope dry yeast
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons light colored and flavored olive oil, plus more for greasing
2 medium-sized firm, ripe peaches
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
Light rum, to taste

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DIRECTIONS

Plan to make the dough several hours before grilling.

Stir together the warm water and sugar, then sprinkle in the yeast and stir. Place in warm area to proof for 5

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Wikimedia/Anton CroosA product that was supposed to be full of healthful organic anti-oxidant goodness has made a lot of people very sick, say health officials who have traced an outbreak of Hepatitis A to a frozen berry and pomegranate blend sold at Costco.

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The affected brand is Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant Blend Frozen Berry Mix, which is frozen mix of berries and pomegranate seeds. Since the connection was uncovered, all packages were removed from Costco's shelves and the company says it is notifying all Costco members who purchased the product since late February, USA Today reports.

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So far 30 people in five states have been sickened by the tainted berry blend. The first infections were discovered April 29, and the most recent was found on May 19. More infections are anticipated.

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Starbucks is also banning electronic cigarettes across the chainAs of this morning, customers will no longer be able to enjoy coffee and a cigarette at their local Starbucks, even if they're sitting outside when they partake. The coffee giant said Thursday that as of June 1, 2013, smoking would not be allowed within 25 feet of its stores or in its outdoor seating areas.

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"Smoking will be restricted within 25 feet of all stores and within company-owned outdoor seating areas," a spokesperson confirmed to AdWeek, which says an online petition has been exhorting Starbucks to adopt this policy since 2009. Nobody really wants to have to hold their breath through a cloud of secondhand smoke every time they want to get a cup of coffee, so many nonsmokers are pleased with the new development.

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"It makes for a better environment because a lot of people go to Starbucks and drink their coffee, too, especially on a pretty day like this," said Jacksonville resident Meredith

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Cool Ranch! Get all the goodness of Cool Ranch Doritos, without breaking into a bag of chips! This homemade version is quick, easy, and supremely tasty! Not to mention clever...you won't believe how to get that homemade Cool Ranch flavor!

Homemade Cool Ranch Chicken Tenders
1 packet White Cheddar Mac and Cheese powdered cheese mix
1 packet dry Ranch Dressing mix
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups monterey jack or pepper jack cheese, shredded
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 pound chicken tenders, raw

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In a large bowl, combine powdered cheese mix, ranch dressing mix, paprika, and cheese. In a second bowl, whisk together eggs, and milk. Dip chicken tenders in egg mixture, then press into cheese mixture. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 9-12 minutes, or until chicken tenders are cooked through.

Serve with a green salad and sour cream for dipping. Enjoy!

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Creamy tomato! Grab a skillet and get yourself some serious dinner! This incredible easy recipe is absurdly delicious, too. Just three ingredients and you'll have a meal that tastes better than a restaurant dish. Drenched in a sundried tomato sauce, this is one recipe you'll want to add to your family favorites!


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3-Ingredient Creamy Sundried Tomato Chicken

Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, halved
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, packed in oil
1 cup cream
Freebie Pantry Items: garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper

Directions:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 3-tablespoons of olive oil. Toss in 3 cloves garlic, then chicken and sundried tomatoes. Salt and pepper as desired. Cook chicken until browned. Flip and cook on other side, lowering heat as needed to cook the chicken all the way through. Pour cream into skillet, simmer until warm. Garnish with fresh basil.

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Here's how to make the hot dog's favorite condiment at homeWhat's one of the main ingredients that a hot dog shouldn't be without?

If you're like most editors here at The Daily Meal, then you've probably just answered pickle relish. For some reason, it's the perfect complement to a juicy dog: its sour, mustardy components balance out the fatty, tender dog, and with a drizzle of mustard and ketchup and a bun for a blanket, it's the perfect harmony of tastes and flavors.

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We know, our mouths are watering too, but so are our imaginations. We love many store-bought varieties of pickle relish, but sometimes we can't help but think of all of the possibilities out there for our dog-topping relishes. Like what if you like your pickles small-diced and the sauce with a lot of mustard? Or what if you wanted to add spice with jalapeños, or sweetness with apple cider vinegar?

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