TIP OF THE DAY: Antipasto Crostini, An Appetizer Or Snack

[1] A feast for the eyes as well as the palate: crostini with a goat cheese-ricotta spread. The recipe is below (photo © DeLallo). [2] Add more flavor with garlic- or herb-infused olive oil (photo © Alta Cucina Italia).   Your family and guests won’t believe how easy it is to make this appetizer or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: A Rosé Wine Tasting For Valentine’s Day

Rosé is the best-selling wine in France, and has become one of the most popular wines in the U.S. Some sources claim that rosé may be the oldest known type of wine, dating to around 600 B.C.E. The theory is that it has the most straightforward wine-making technique, leaving the crushed skins of red grapes…
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RECIPE: Hearty Clam Chowder For National New England Clam Chowder Day

[1] Toss the ingredients in an Instant Pot; in about 20 minutes you have a hearty soup for a lunch or dinner main, for for a first course (photo © Idaho Potato Commission). [2] How about omega-3-rich salmon instead of clams? Here’s the recipe from Whole Foods (photo © Whole Foods). [3] Oyster crackers, available…
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FOOD FUN: Celebrate National Irish Coffee Day With Slane Whiskey & Dough Doughnuts

As a food writer, we get invited to special tastings: sometimes new products, sometimes new ways to use existing products, and sometimes, two brands get together to create something special and fun. Such was the case this week with Slane Irish Whiskey and Dough Doughnuts. The two brands got together to celebrate the upcoming National…
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RECIPE: Mandarin Chicken Salad (A.K.A. Asian Chicken Salad, Chinese Chicken Salad)

[1] This Mandarin Chicken Salad has a bed of crunchy shredded cabbage (cole slaw mix). The mandarins are the Satsuma variety. The Mandarin group also includes clementines, satsumas, tangelos, tangerines) and branded versions like Cuties and Halos. Here are the differences (photo © Good Eggs). [2] Here’s how Cheesecake Factory molds the SkinnyLicious Asian Chicken…
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