TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: A & H Glatt Kosher Hot Dogs

[1] Hot dog with Mexican-style garnishes: black beans, salsa and yellow bell pepper (all photos courtesy A & H). [2] Hot dogs are available in different sizes and seasonings. [3] Hot dog production: ready to roll into the oven for smoking.   A & H, Abeles & Heymann, is an old-world-style producer of top-quality kosher…
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FOOD 101: Bao, Filled Steamed Buns From China

Updated August 2026 August 22nd is National Bao Day, a relatively newly-established holiday reflecting the increased availability of bao in the U.S. If you like bread of all types, including steamed, doughy bread with a savory filling, then celebrate: It’s National Bao Day. Below: > What are bao? > Types of bao. > Vegetarian bao…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Panini For National Panini Month

[1] What’s better than a sandwich, a grilled sandwich! Here, panini American style, with chipotle chicken, bacon and ranch dressing. Get the recipe from What’s Cooking, Love. [2] An electric panini press, no stove required (photo courtesy Breville). If you have a George Foreman grill, you can grill panini, and vice versa: you can grill…
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