FOOD FUN: Dough Dogs

A Pekinese “dough dog,” art as food. Photo courtesy Pillsbury.   National Hot Dog Day is July 23rd, so think about inviting your friends (or your kids’ friends) to participate in Pillsbury’s most creative edible craft project: dough dogs. Take a hot dog and some Pillsbury Crescent dough and create a sculpture of your dog.…
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RECIPE: Zucchini Bread

Zucchini bread started to appear in the 1960s, as hippies looked for healthier foods. But the concept dates back to the Middle Ages, when European chefs began to develop sweet vegetable puddings. Carrot pudding was first; sweet potato pudding and pie followed in the Renaissance. The different types of squash offered still more options. Carrot…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Mocha Ice Pops

Is this the seventh day of the heat wave? We’ve lost count. But we’re glad to have this recipe created by Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos, hosts of the Cooking Channel show, Extra Virgin. They whipped up a coffee-themed ice pop using Lavazza, Italy’s beloved coffee brand. They used the Lavazza Qualità Rossa variety, made…
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RECIPE: Pesto Parmesan Potato Stacks

If you followed yesterday’s tip and made pesto, here’s a fun recipe that works for everyday or company. Pesto Parmesan Potato Stacks, a fun side dish from PotatoGoodness.com, simply tosses thinly sliced potato rounds in a bowl with Parmesan and pesto. You stack them in a muffin tin, bake and voilà! The Parmesan melts into…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Spoonable Caramel Sauce

What‘s the first thing you think of when you hear the words “caramel sauce?” If you’re like most people, you’d say “ice cream” or “sundae.” But beyond an ice cream topping, caramel is a pretty universal dessert sauce. Dip fresh fruit in it—a caramel fondue Drizzle it over baked apples, sautéed bananas or poached pears…
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