COOKING VIDEO: Make Jalapeño Poppers On The Grill

  This year is the 20th anniversary of the jalapeño popper, a hot little nugget that enjoys a cold beer. The original poppers were jalapeño chiles stuffed with cheese, battered and deep-fried—a spicy American snack version of the Mexican dish, chiles rellenos (stuffed bell peppers). They were created by McCain Foods for the restaurant/foodservice industry.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Serve Punch To A Crowd

Punch is a festive and easy way to serve a crowd. Photo courtesy El Jimador.   If you’re expecting a large crowd on Cinco de Mayo, a bowl of punch can make your life easier. It holds a large amount and guests serve themselves, sparing you from the mixologist job. And, guests love a good…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Michelada For Cinco de Mayo Or Anytime You Want A Beer Cocktail

[1] A tall, cold michelada is begging for your attention on Cinco de Mayo (photo © Bohemia Beer). [2] A chelada cup (photo © Clamato).   July 12th is National Michelada Day. If you like beer and tabasco, it’s a drink you should try. A michelada (mee-cha-LAH-da) is a traditional Mexican beer cocktail (“cerveza preparada,”…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Spicy Lemonade

Someone gave us a box of Crystal Light On The Go Natural Flavor Lemonade, in individual-portion packets. They let you mix up a refreshing lemonade wherever you find a glass or bottle of cold water. We’ve become hooked—a surprise to us, as we haven’t liked other mixes we’ve tried—and this one has just five calories…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How Make Tacos At Home (It’s Easy)

  Many people enjoy tacos at restaurants, but far fewer make them at home. It’s really easy. You don’t need a holiday to make this family and party favorite. But if you haven’t made tacos before, use the upcoming Cinco de Mayo as the occasion. Tacos require a relatively long list of ingredients, but they’re…
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