PRODUCT: George Foreman 5-Minute Burger

Americans love their burgers. Eat burgers often? This George Foreman specialty grill cooks them—and the buns—in five minutes. Photo courtesy George Foreman.   Today is National Cheeseburger Day; here’s a way to make them faster, with less mess. First, a public service announcement: If only Americans would eat fewer burgers. It would be better for…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try Leeks

When was the last time you cooked leeks? Leeks are closely related to onions and shallots, although they are not interchangeable in recipes, as their flavors and intensities differ. Leeks look like jumbo green onions (scallions). The long, thick stalks are mild. Leeks are hardier than onions and shallots, and are also more difficult to…
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BOOK: 5-Minute Mug Cakes

Trending in cakes these days: mug cake cookbooks. With a few ingredients, a microwave and a microwave-safe mug, you can have cake in five minutes. First out of the gate is 5-Minute Mug Cakes, by Jennifer Lee. Mug Cakes: Ready In 5 Minutes in the Microwave by Lene Knudsen will be published on October 7th,…
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RECIPE: Orange Date Ice Cream & A Delicious A La Mode Dessert

[1] Different and delicious: Orange Date Ice (photo © Spice Islands). [2] Dates—“nature’s candy”—are delicious for snacking and with cheese (photo © Bard Valley Date Growers Association). [3] You can use any orange liqueur in this recipe. You also can enjoy a small glass of it along with the ice cream.   Here’s something special…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Wine Glass Types

Ideally, you’ll have three wine-specific glasses for red, white and sparkling. Photo courtesy Brinvy.biz.   “Why the different shapes and sizes of wine glasses?” writes a reader. “Can’t I just use one generic glass?” The bottom line is: You can serve wine in a juice glass, if that’s what you have. It’s how wine is…
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