Spicy Banana Dip Recipe For National Banana Day

With National Banana Day coming up on April 20th. we’re adding a new and different banana recipe to our repertoire: a spicy banana dip recipe to serve with crackers, crudités, or tortilla chips. It’s from Dole. While the bananas should be ripe, a dip is a good use for overripe bananas, too. You can use…
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FOOD FUN: BLT Sandwich Or BLT Lettuce Cups With Chicharrones

[1] BLT Chicharrónes Lettuce Cups. What look like croutons are crumbled chicharrónes (photos #1 and #2 © 4505 Meats). [2] Chicharrónes. Crumble them for the lettuce cups or sandwich. [3] BLT Pancakes. Here’s the recipe (photo © Tiegen Gerard | Wisconsin Cheese). [4] BLT Polenta. Here’s the recipe (photo © Melissa’s Produce).   April is…
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Easter Salad Recipe: Don’t Forget The Carrots

If you’re serving a salad at Easter dinner, don’t forget the carrots! This nod to the Easter bunny makes the Easter salad more fun, and the carrots add crunch, plus antioxidants, beta carotene, fiber, potassium, and heart-healthy vitamin K1. What else should you go into your Easter salad? If you can, find special ingredients (beyond…
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Make Easter Bunny Popcorn Bars, A Recipe For Kids & Adults

[1] Bunny Bars str popcorn bars with an Easter twist (photo © The Popcorn Board). [2] If you prefer something more sophisticated, here’s a recipe for white chocolate popcorn bark (photo © Urban Accents). [3] How about an Easter milkshake? Here’s the recipe (photo © Alden’s Ice Cream).   The Easter Bunny delivers more than…
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Pecan Potato Salad Recipe For National Pecan Day

How about some pecan potato salad for National Pecan Day, April 14th? Idaho® Potatoes roasted until crispy then tossed with toasted, herbed pecans and a honey mustard pecan dressing. Pecans add crunch, flavor, and protein, and the three different types of potatoes add visual appeal. This potato salad is packed with flavor and has just…
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