Banana Iced Coffee Recipe & The History Of Cardamom

What to drink on April 20th, National Banana Day? How about this banana iced coffee recipe? Plus a bonus: the history of cardamom, a spice that gives this drink a special flavor. Thanks to Dole for the recipe. There are many more banana recipes in every category on Dole.com. On April 20th, national Banana Day,…
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FOOD FUN: Banana Sushi Recipe For National Banana Day

[1] Banana sushi: a fun way to eat bananas (photo © Dole). [2] Deliciousness awaits (photo © Eiliv Sonas Aceron | Unsplash).   While you can certainly put a slice of banana and garnishes atop a pad of rice or in a sushi roll, this banana sushi recipe is an all-fruit adaptation—no rice. It’s perfect…
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Spicy Banana Dip Recipe For National Banana Day

With National Banana Day coming up on April 20th. we’re adding a new and different banana recipe to our repertoire: a spicy banana dip recipe to serve with crackers, crudités, or tortilla chips. It’s from Dole. While the bananas should be ripe, a dip is a good use for overripe bananas, too. You can use…
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FOOD FUN: BLT Sandwich Or BLT Lettuce Cups With Chicharrones

[1] BLT Chicharrónes Lettuce Cups. What look like croutons are crumbled chicharrónes (photos #1 and #2 © 4505 Meats). [2] Chicharrónes. Crumble them for the lettuce cups or sandwich. [3] BLT Pancakes. Here’s the recipe (photo © Tiegen Gerard | Wisconsin Cheese). [4] BLT Polenta. Here’s the recipe (photo © Melissa’s Produce).   April is…
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The History Of Havarti Cheese & A Jalapeno Grilled Cheese Recipe With Havarti

[1] A spicy Jalapeno Grilled Cheese sandwich with Roth Cheese’s Jalapeno Havarti (photo © Bev Cooks | Roth Cheese). [2] Jalapeño Havarti for your sandwich. Roth also makes dill- and horseradish-flavored Havarti (photo © Roth Cheese). [3] You can see the small eyes that distinguish Havarti cheese (photo © Murray’s Cheese). [4] You can buy…
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