TIP OF THE DAY: Crunchy, Savory Yogurt Parfait

Pretzel nuggets add crunch to yogurt. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   One of our favorite kitchen activities involves playing with ingredients: What can we do with them that hasn’t been done before? That’s how we developed our Pretzel Yogurt Parfait. We were inspired by a bag of pretzel nuggets (alternatively, crush regular…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Have Cheese Curds On Squeaky Cheese Day

Tillamook, one of the country’s greatest producers of Cheddar cheese, has declared today “Squeaky Cheese Day.” For those who haven’t had the pleasure, squeaky cheese refers to cheese curds, small Cheddar nuggets so fresh that they squeak when you eat them. Cheese curds are one of our favorite fun foods. In Wisconsin, where the many…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Last Minute Valentine Treats

There’s still time to make something special for Valentine’s Day, even if you’re a non-cook. Here are two sure-to-please ideas. Start with breakfast: Make strawberry or raspberry cream cheese for the morning toast’s or bagels. You can also use it for tea sandwiches. STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE RECIPE Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup…
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Valentine Deviled Eggs Recipe (For Easter, Too)

Beet-ing heart deviled eggs for Valentine’s Day (photo © Andrews McNeel Publishing).   A delightful cookbook was published today for lovers of deviled eggs, D’Lish Deviled Eggs: A Collection of Recipes from Creative to Classic. The 50 recipes from chef Kathy Casey prove the case that deviled eggs are not just for summer picnics; they…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Heart-Shaped Egg Molds

Eggs of love. Photo courtesy Gifts and Gadgets | Amazon.   How cute are these? Turn eggs into Valentine hearts or everyday love food, with Eggspress Heart Shaped Boiled Egg Molds. Use the heart-shaped, hard-cooked eggs (inaccurately called hard-boiled eggs—see hard-cooked eggs versus hard-boiled eggs): At breakfast or snack time, on toast At lunch, on…
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