TIP OF THE DAY: Party With Veggie Sandwiches

Pile grilled veggies onto a sandwich. Photo courtesy Philadelphia Cream Cheese.   Why wait for Meatless Mondays to have a great veggie sandwich? Every healthcare professional advises eating less animal protein and more vegetables and grains. And of course, eating less meat is far better for the environment. So start by switching some of your…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Best Burger Buns

A brioche roll adds a gourmet touch to any type of burger. Photo © Craig Holmes | BSP.   Gearing up for a Labor Day cookout? Go beyond the traditional burger bun and generate excitement with a selection of specialty burger buns (also, a selection of burgers—beef, bison, turkey, veggie, etc.). Here are our favorite…
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RECIPE: Mozzarella & Prosciutto, Italian Ham & Cheese Sandwich, With Tapenade

[1] A great sandwich, any time (photo © Wisconsin Dairy). [2] Prosciutto and mozzarella are the Italian “ham and cheese” sandwich (photo © Consorzio di Prosciutto di Parma). [3] Julienne three different colors of bell peppers (photo © Srinivas Bandari | Unsplash). [4] Tapenade on crackers or crostini is delicious with cocktails, wine and beer…
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FOOD 101: Simits Vs. Bagels

We are so happy that simits have come into our life. This traditional Middle Eastern street food is breakfast fare or snack in Turkey and other parts of the Mediterranean and Middle East. Thanks to a Turkish family whose children moved to a simit-less New York City, simits are now baked in the area, served…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Fresh Fruit & Toast, a.k.a. Breakfast Tartines

Many people spread jam on their toast. But in the summer season, why not use fresh berries instead? Pair those berries with your favorite dairy spread: cottage cheese, cream cheese, crème fraîche, fromage blanc, fromage frais/quark, goat cheese, mascarpone, sour cream, yogurt. In France, these would be called tartines: open-face sandwiches. You don’t have to…
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