Hatch Pepper Gift: A Cookbook & Gift Box Of Hatch Chile Foods

[1] Hatch chiles have a short growing season: just August and September (all photos except #2 © Melissa’s Produce). [2] Dried hatch chiles (photo © Otis Acres Micro Farm. [3] Once dried, you can enjoy Hatch chiles year-round. This Hatch-At-Home box from Melissa’s has everything from seasonings and salsa to polenta and popcorn. [4] For…
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Korean Hot Dog Recipe (A.K.A. Korean Corn Dogs)

This summer we were introduced to K-Dogs, at a store in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Known as Korean hot dogs or corn dogs*, they are typically made of hot dogs (also called sausages†) or mozzarella cheese (or a combination of both), placed on sticks, dipped in yeasted batter and coated with panko breadcrumbs. Then, they’re then deep-fried…
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Talenti Layers Gelato: A Sundae In A Pint, An Everyday Treat

[1] A sundae in a pint, a party in a jar (all photos © Talenti). [2] Talenti Layers Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake. [3] The fan favorite: Salted Caramel Truffle. [4] Close up on the layers, here Black Raspberry Parfait. [5] Mint Fudge Cookie. [6] Cookies & Cream. [7] With 17 flavors, where to start?   To…
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What Are Huckleberries & How To Use Them

You may think that only Huck Finn was named Hucklebery. But BabyNames.com actually lists Huckleberry as “ primarily a male name of American origin that means Sweet Berry.” Most of the fruits we enjoy today were brought to America from Europe. North America’s native fruits* are a selection of berries: blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries, cranberries,…
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