Day: February 1, 2016

Mardi Gras King Cake Kit & King Cake History

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[1] Here’s what you can make from the King Cake Kit (photos #1 and #2 © King Arthur Flour). [2] You can use icing and sparkling sugars to create your own special design.   Egad: It’s a perfect storm of food holidays! In 2016, the Super Bowl is February 7th, Lunar New Year begins February…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Egg Drop Soup

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[1] Egg drop soup is known for its strands of eggs, beaten into the hot soup (photos #1 and #2 © Good Eggs | San Francisco). [2] Bottom: A fresh herb garnish—chives/green onion, cilantro or parsley—makes a big difference. Photos courtesy Good Eggs | San Francisco.   Chinese egg drop soup is a very simple…
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RECIPE: Bhaji, Indian-Style Onion Rings & The History Of Onion Rings

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[1] A yummy twist for onion ring fans: spiced onion rings with spicy ketchup (photo © Maya Kaimal). [2] Chickpea flour (photo © Quay Naturals). [3] Whole and ground cumin (photo © The Spice House). [4] Turmeric, a relative of ginger, comes from the rhizome (root) of a native Asian plant. It is known for…
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