Frozen Cantaloupe Cocktail Recipe (Frozen Cocktails Are Fun!)

[1] Frozen melon cocktail served in melon halves. The recipe is below (photo © Melissa’s Produce). [2] A Charentais melon is a more refined cantaloupe. While you can’t smell or taste it here, look at the smoothe skin (photo © Marius Kant | Wikipedia). [3] Charentais melons in a market in France (public domain image).…
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Different Mac & Cheese Recipes For National Macaroni & Cheese Day

July 14th is National Macaroni & Cheese Day. We’ve got lots of great mac and cheese recipes below, but we’ll start out with a new one: Gnocchi Mac & Cheese. Instead of using elbows, penne, or other plain pasta, this recipe uses gnocchi, small dumplings stuffed with cheese, potato, pumpkin, spinach, or other ingredients. This…
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Stroopwafel Dutch Cookies With Caramel Filling

[1] The classic presentation: a stroopwafel atop a mug (all photos © Finger Licking Dutch). [2] They’re just as delicious “on the side.” [3] What’s this? It’s a stroopwafel garnished with caramel sauce and chocolate chips, waiting for a scoop of ice cream. [4] Make your “sundae” a simple one with a side of strawberries.…
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16 French Fries Recipes For National French Fries Day

[1] Today’s featured recipe: Carne Asada Fries (recipe and photos #1, #3, #6 © Idaho Potato Commission). [2] Very popular: steak frites, steak with a side of fries (photo © LT Bar & Grill | Hackensack, New Jersey). [3] Baked fries with bacon, cheddar and scallions. The recipe link is below. [4] Trending: shoestring fries…
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Use Frozen Grapes For Ice Cubes

This tip falls in the “food fun” category. Some of us keep grapes in the freezer as snacks. The icy grapes are like sorbet with no sugar added. The grapes have enough natural sugar, and enough water, to create the “sorbet” effect. You can be satisfied with a few frozen grapes, as opposed to digging…
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