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Most people think of ricotta as a filling or topping for lasagne, manicotti, ravioli and white pizza. On the sweet side, it’s the base of cannoli cream and the base of Italian cheesecake. But you can use this fresh Italian cheese: To make creamy sauces: Add a spoonful or more to tomato sauce, right before…
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Mango-tuna is one of the three mango sushi rolls at Whole Foods Markets. Photo courtesy Genjiweb.com. If you patronize a more creative sushi bar, you’ve probably seen mango in a couple of orientations: within a roll or as a wrap. While most sweet fruits don’t pair seamlessly with sushi, mango is an exception. Pineapple,…
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Here’s what to do with the yolk if you’re only using the white. Photo courtesy Eight Turn Crepe. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When it gives you egg yolks, make mayonnaise, hollandaise or dessert. Certain recipes—angel food cake, egg white omelets, macaroons, marshmallows, meringues/pavlovas, seven-minute frosting, white cake and some soufflés—use only…
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Grill your dessert: grilled fruit topped with ice cream or sorbet. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. With the end of grilling season in sight, make every meal count. Here is an easy dessert favorite: grilled fruit with ice cream or sorbet. The fun begins when you decide which fruit to pair with which…
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Pick your crepes. Photo courtesy Eight Turn Crepe. If you get excited by the thought of crepes, take a look at Eight Turn Crepe and get out your crepe pan. The take-out restaurant concept, which originated in Tokyo, has just opened in New York City. The gluten-free, rice flour crepes are packed with fresh…
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