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It’s National Compote Day. What’s a compote? Compote de fruits, or fruit compote, is mixed stewed fruit. Compote de pommes or compote d’abricots is a single stewed fruit (here, apples and apricots, respectively). Compote can be made from fresh or dried fruits or a combination, and can be served warm or chilled. It is a…
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[1] A mandoline makes beautiful, ultra-thin, even slices (photo courtesy Microplane). [2] Slicing perfectly even julienne carrot strips (photo courtesy Kitchen Expert). If you don’t have a mandoline slicer, it’s time to think seriously about getting one. A mandoline (man-doe-LEEN) is a kitchen utensil that makes thin, even slices, from juliennes to crinkle-cuts and…
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For a special drink on St. Patrick’s Day, use a green slice of kiwi as a garnish. You can also muddle a kiwi and then add the spirits. Here’s a suggestion from Corzo Tequila: Ingredients Per Cocktail 1-1/2 parts silver tequila 1 kiwi, peeled, plus second kiwi for garnish 1 teaspoon simple syrup Ice Preparation…
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