FOOD FUN: Ham & Cheddar Polenta Fries

Here’s something fun to make with leftover Easter ham: potato-free Ham and Cheddar Polenta Fries. The recipe is from QVC’s chef, David Venable. David says, “These polenta fries can be eaten as an appetizer or a side, and can be served with anything from honey-mustard to aioli.” RECIPE: HAM & CHEDDAR POLENTA FRIES Ingredients 1…
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Leftover Ham Recipes: White Bean Soup & Ham Hash

[1] Use leftover ham in a delicious bean soup (photo © QVC). [2] You can use any white bean, like these cannellini beans (photo © Fortuna Sausage). [3] No leftover ham? Pick up some smoked ham hocks like these from Fresh Direct (photo © Fresh Direct).   You can just enjoy so many ham sandwiches…
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PRODUCT: Gimbal’s Jelly Beans

Gimbal’s Gourmet Jelly Beans. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   We’ve been tasting lots of jelly bean brands over the past few weeks, and have decided that our favorites are Gimbal’s. What makes them the best jelly beans? To our palate, there’s less sugar and fresh, bright, natural flavors, including real fruit juice.…
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EASTER: Pink, White & Green Deviled Eggs

Make these gorgeous pink deviled eggs ahead of time for easy holiday entertaining: They’re perfect for Easter brunch or snacking. You can make all of the eggs pink, half pink/half white, or tint some pickle brine light green for a tricolor selection. Mix and match your toppings from the list in the recipe or whatever…
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EASTER: Maggie Louise Chic Artisan Chocolates

Patent leather bunnies, rock ‘n’ roll eggs. Photo courtesy Maggie Louise.   While we know a couple of investment bankers who became chocolatiers, Maggie Louise is the first Harvard lawyer we’ve encountered. After a career in corporate law, she trained at Le Cordon Bleu, where she developed the concept for an elegant line of chocolates.…
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