TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: King’s Hawaiian Sweet Breads & Rolls

Bet you can‘t eat just one of King’s Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Most Americans are not familiar with Portuguese sweet bread. But if the Taira family of Hawaii has its way, every home will be feasting on their version of it: King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Bread. A…
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RECIPES: Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches ~ With Strawberries Or Brussels Sprouts

April is National Grilled Cheese Month, a sandwich we love so much we could eat a different recipe every day. We’re beginning our “grilled cheese coverage” with two creative recipes from Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company, an artisan creamery. The first gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches is called the French Connection, because it uses the creamery’s Lillé…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Gourmet Meatball Sub

Nice enough, but you can make a meatball sub that soars to new heights. Photo courtesy Earl of Sandwich.   As popular as meatball submarine sandwiches are, they’re pretty ho-hum. Even if you make the tastiest meatballs and marinara sauce, there’s still room for improvement. Today‘s tip: Play around with different ingredients until you create…
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Bruschetta & Crostini: The Difference & Recipes

Bruschetta and crostini are popular hors d’oeuvres that are easy to make. They also can be served as a first course or a light meal, with salad and/or soup.     BRUSCHETTA VS. CROSTINI: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? The answer, in brief, is the size of the slice, plus grilling versus toasting. Bruschetta (three or four…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Find The Best Baguette

Beautiful baguettes from Maison Kayser in New York City. The artistic flair of the bakers adds to the visual appeal, but the taste’s the thing. Photo courtesy Maison Kayser.   There’s a lot of bad bread in America: spongy, flavorless, aroma-less, a waste of carbs masquerading as “good bread.” This is especially true when you…
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