TIP OF THE DAY: Panko Japanese Breadcrumbs

Panko Crusted Salmon with Ponzu. The recipe couldn’t be easier (photo © Kikkoman).   Ever since we discovered them at Japanese restaurants, our breadcrumb of choice has been panko, the crispy bread crumb used in tempura, tonkatsu and crunchy sushi rolls, among other recipes. They’re crunchier and more flavorful than conventional bread crumbs.    …
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY RECIPE: Lamb Kebabs with Guinness Marinade

Lamb kebabs, couscous and minted yogurt are Middle Eastern, but Guinness is serving the dish on St. Patrick’s Day. Photo courtesy Guinness.   Kebabs (variously spelled kababs, kabobs and kebaps) are meat dishes of Persian origin. The concept spread throughout the Middle East and to Greece. The word means “roasted meat.” In different countries the…
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