Our Favorite Licorice Is Australian Liquorice (The UK Spelling)

[1] Flower-like “shooters” and other specialty shapes (photo by Katharine Pollak | © THE NIBBLE).   Today is National Licorice Day. There is much debate in the U.S. over Red Vines versus Twizzlers, but if you haven’t had English or Australian liquorice, as they spell it, you haven’t had great licorice. The natural flavors and…
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RECIPE: Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich

[1] Add lobster to your grilled cheese sandwich (photo© T-Fal). [2] We used the claw meat in the sandwiches, but you can enjoy it separately (photo © Hancock Gourmet Lobster). [3] Tarragon and lobster are a great pairing (photo © Good Eggs). [4] Sriracha sauce is from Thailand, but this popular brand is made in…
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BOOK: Brassicas, Cooking The World’s Healthiest Vegetables

Eat your vegetables—make that, eat your Brassicas. Get your copy here (photo courtesy Ten Speed Press).   Frequent readers of THE NIBBLE know of our devotion to cruciferous vegetables, also known as brassicas, from their Latin name in taxonomy*. The cruciferous group includes arugula, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, collard greens, cress, horseradish,…
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