Surf & Turf Bloody Mary Recipe

We found this Fully Loaded Bloody Mary at The Wayfarer, in the heart of New York City. Because it features both bacon and shrimp garnishes, and because February 29th is National Surf & Turf Day (January 1st is National Bloody Mary Day), we’ve renamed it the Surf & Turf Bloody Mary. There are so many…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 21st Century Uses For Ball Jars

Top: Ball jar in the new blue color. Second: A blue lid band enlivens clear Ball jars. Third: The jar gets a handle to make drinking hot and cold beverages easier. Fourth: A Sip & Straw lid addition for the jars. Bottom: A layered salad in a quart-size jar (here’s the recipe). Photos courtesy Ball.…
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RECIPE: Eggplant & Tomatoes With Indian Seasonings

Eggplant and tomato dishes have found their way into world cuisines: ratatouille and tian in France; caponata from Sicily; Middle Eastern eggplant, tomato and chickpea casserole; among so many others. In this recipe, Maya Kaimal, the doyenne of fine prepared Indian foods in the U.S., adds layers of flavor with Indian spices. Slices of fried…
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Fritos Chili Pie Recipe For National Chili Day & The Oscars

[1] Frito Chili Pie from Frito-Lay. [2] Country Living Magazine suggests making individual servings in Mason jars (photo © Country Living Magazine). [3] RealMomKitchen.com made the prettiest version (photo © Real Mom Kitchen). [4] In Pillsbury’s elegant version, the chili pie is baked as a casserole. Here’s the recipe (photo © Pillsbury).   Back in…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Modern Oats Instant Oatmeal

Two years ago we recommended Modern Oats, a packaging concept that places elegantly-flavored, gluten-free* oatmeal in stylish grab-and-go cups. All you have to do is add hot water to cover the oats in the coated paper cup. Put the lid back on, wait a few minutes and enjoy. No added sweetener, milk or microwave is…
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