RECIPE: Raw Scallops With Grapefruit

Raw scallops and grapefruit. Use dill or fennel fronds for decoration. Photo by Glen Allsop courtesy Estela Restaurant | NYC.   Before the tastiest citrus goes away until next season, consider this super-easy yet elegant (and low-calorie!) first course. Estela Restaurant in New York City made it with small “cocktail” grapefruits, but we added some…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Prosciutto Salad, The Sophisticated Ham Salad

Slices of prosciutto topped with a salad of baby arugula and watercress, topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Photo courtesy Olio e Piú | NYC.   When you hear the words “ham salad,” you think of diced ham, possibly the leftovers from a holiday ham or Sunday dinner. Diced or minced ham is mixed with diced bell pepper,…
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FOOD FUN: Sushi Lollipops

Here’s a fun idea from RA Sushi in Orlando: sushi lollipops! While you may not have the skill to roll your own, it’s easy enough to buy ready-made sushi rolls and add this special spin to enjoy with cocktails. Just pick up some bamboo skewers and mix a dipping sauce. It could be as simple…
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RECIPE: Sriracha Palmiers

[1] Crusty, cheesy, spicy (Both photos © Pepperidge Farm). [2] The palmiers are easy to make with purchased puff pastry.   A palmier (palm-YAY) is a sweet or savory cookie made from puff pastry; the pastry is folded to resemble palm leaves (palmiers) or elephant ears, depending on your perspective. The sweet versions are rolled…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Appetizers With Champagne

As you’re getting ready to pop the cork on New Year’s Eve, what nibbles should you serve with the Champagne or other sparkling wine? Here are seven favorite pairings with Champagne. CAVIAR You don’t need the deep pockets for sturgeon caviar. Salmon caviar, trout caviar or whitefish caviar are just dandy. We enjoy serving them…
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