TIP OF THE DAY: Easy Smoked Salmon Appetizer

For brunch, a first course or a snack. Photo courtesy Chobani.   We love this recipe, inspired by a dish served at the Chobani Mediterranean Yogurt Bar on Prince Street in SoHo, New York City. Easy to prepare yet high-impact, it’s a twist on a bagel with smoked salmon. We enjoy it at brunch, as…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Use Champagne Flutes For Appetizers & Desserts

Use your Champagne flutes for more than Champagne. Photo courtesy Filicori Zecchini.   Since today is a holiday that features a fancy dinner, today’s tip is about fancy presentation of food. When you create a snazzy presentation for a good recipe, you invariably have a hit. If you’re not using your Champagne flutes, tulips or…
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RECIPE: Fig & Brie Bruschetta

Fig and cheese bruschetta: delicious! Photo courtesy CaliforniaFigs.com.   Still looking for that impressive yet easy hors d’oeuvre for Easter? Try this delicious bruschetta of seared fresh California black mission figs and your favorite cheese (Brie and blue cheese are particular favorites). A garnish of bacon is optional. If you don’t have time to cook…
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