Uses For Extra Shallots & A Recipe For Shallot Vinaigrette

[1] Shallot vinaigrette, a French classic, shown with Dutch yellow shallots. The recipe is below (photo © Good Eggs). [2] Shallot bulbs have individual cloves, which are peeled and sliced like garlic bulbs (photo © Burpee). [3] Mignonette sauce for oysters is shallot vinaigrette without the oil (photo © Whole Foods Market). [4] French red…
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ACADEMY AWARDS RECIPE: Popcorn Cupcakes

Popcorn and a movie? How about popcorn cupcakes and a movie awards show? Jessica of PNP Flowers Inc. created these fun cupcakes with popcorn. The popcorn is both in the batter and a garnish on top of the icing. Why not whip up a batch for your Oscar nibbles? Here’s Jessica’s recipe; the original recipe…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Leftover Pasta For Breakfast

Top: Start with unsauced pasta (photo courtesy Wikihow.com. Middle: A breakfast version of Spaghetti Carbonara from TheViewFromGreatIsland.com. Bottom: A fried egg tops pasta mixed with cherry tomatoes and chives, at Popsugar.com.   Pasta for breakfast? Yes, although not cold or reheated with sauce. We’ve previously published recipes for gnocchi topped with a fried egg and…
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