FOOD 101: How To Chiffonade & Foods To Garnish With Chiffonade

[1] Margherita with a chiffonade of basil, which spreads the basil flavor far better than sprinkling leaves of basil atop the pie (photo: The Nibble). [2] You can use as little garnish as you like, or a heavier garnish as with the pizza above (photo: The Nibble).   Updated June 2026 We so often recommend…
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TIP: The Easy Way To Healthier Cooking

Struggling with that “eat healthier/lose weight” new year’s resolution? Nutritionists tell you that you can have your favorite rich foods, just in small portions. One piece of pizza instead of two. One heaping tablespoon of ice cream instead of half a pint. But overall, eating healthier means better nutrition and fewer calories. The good news…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Uses For Egg Whites

It must be “egg day” at THE NIBBLE: We just finished an article on the new pullet eggs (“farmer’s eggs”) from Fresh Direct. And now, some suggestions for leftover egg whites. More than a few recipes require just the yolk of the egg: custard (including crème brûlée), egg nog, hollandaise sauce, Key lime pie, mayonnaise…
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