TIP OF THE DAY: Fruit Pancakes & Maple Syrup Substitutes

Some people like to serve pancakes with a garnish of berries. But at The Mission restaurant in San Diego, a creative cook embedded the fruit in the pancake itself. You can do it easily: SLICE fresh berries in 1/4-inch pieces. SPOON the pancake batter onto the griddle or pan. ADD the sliced fruit while the…
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RECIPE: Savory Chocolate Gazpacho

[1] Savory chocolate gazpacho from Chef Mat Schuster (photo © Canela Bistro & Wine Bar | San Francisco). [2] Savory chocolate gazpacho with strawberries from Good To Know. Here’s the recipe (photo © Good To Know).   Chef Mat Schuster of San Francisco’s Canela Bistro & Wine Bar offered us this Chocolate Gazpacho recipe, which…
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RECIPE: Rose Pear Galette & The Different Types Of Pears

Given the markup on roses for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, you might want to bake your own roses. These lovely individual tarts are made from seasonal pears. (See the different types of pears, below.) If you prefer an apple rose tartlet or a vegetable rose tart, take a look at these rose pastry recipes.…
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