TIP OF THE DAY: Patriotic Cheeseburger Recipe

Millions of burgers will be grilled July 4th. But we eat burgers every day. How can you make them special for your July 4th celebration? Use a large star cookie cutter to create an Independence Day cheeseburger. Using white Cheddar or other white cheese, cut out the stars. Place them on waxed paper for easier…
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JULY 4th: Red, White & Blue Cupcakes

Make red velvet cupcakes like these fromMagnolia Bakery (photo © Magnolia Bakery).   One special dessert for July 4th is red, white and blue cupcakes. These cupcakes from New York City’s Magnolia Bakery combine red velvet cake, white frosting and a blueberry garnish. You can also create a tray of cupcakes, lined up in red,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Slowly Defrost The Meat & Seafood

Cool before refrigerating. Photo by Edward O’Neil | IST. Why does cooked meat have to cool down before it is refrigerated? Why should meat be defrosted in the fridge instead of on the countertop? For the same reason: to avoid bacterial growth. Extreme temperature changes abet bacterial growth in meat, poultry and seafood. That’s also…
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