Garlic Bread, Old School & New School & A Garlic Crostini Recipe

American-style garlic bread is a descendant of Italian bruschetta and crostini. The first recipe we found was published in 1940 in Edith Barber’s Cook Book, written by the editor of the New York Sun food column. [Source] The Americanized version used a baguette or narrow loaf of Italian bread, substituted butter for oil, mixed with…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cheese Spreads, Cheese Condiments

Top: Crostini with Brie, Serrano ham and Fig Spread (photo courtesy Favor The Moments). Bottom: Enjoy trying the different spreads with different cheeses (photo courtesy Bonne Maman).   What’s a cheese condiment? What’s a cheese spread? you may ask. Here’s the food nerd explanation: Cheese spread is one of the sweet cheese condiments. A condiment…
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Blackberry Grilled Cheese & More Noteworthy Recipes

[1] The first contest winner, “Bewitching Blackberry,” marries bacon, blackberries, baby arugula, spinach, and two cheeses. The recipe is below (photo © The Nibble). [2] Here’s a simplified version: just Gruyère and blackberries (photo © The Nibble). [3] When you don’t have fresh blackberries, substitute blackberry jam or preserves (photo © The Nibble). [4] A…
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