Category: Food Bars, Buffets, DIY
Pierogi Party: Set Up A Pierogi Bar For National Pierogi Day
October 8th is National Pierogi Day. Pierogi, dumplings of Central and Eastern European origin, are traditionally stuffed with cheese, fruit, ground meat, mashed potato or sauerkraut. They can be served baked, boiled grilled, fried/sautéed and steamed. They’re typically cooked in butter with sautéed onions. You can make them or buy them. Personally, we eat a…
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A Mint Julep Recipe With Scotch, Gin Or Your Spirit Of Choice
Mint Juleps are made with bourbon these days, but they used to be made with gin. How about substituting your favorite spirit in the classic recipe?
TIP OF THE DAY: Plan A Buffet ~ It’s National Buffet Day
As if we haven’t eaten enough from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, National Buffet Day is held on January 2. Why, oh why??? The good news is that it is easy to have a low-calorie buffet; more about that below. The word “buffet” came to the U.S. from a French sideboard, a long, narrow, high…
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KITCHEN GADGET: Churro Maker
[1] Churros made with the San Diablo Artisan Churro Maker (photos #1 and #2 © San Diablo Churros). [2] This tube-shaped device turns the dough into churros, ready to fry or bake. [3] Party idea: a Fiesta Churro Bar, with DIY sauces and garnishes. Here’s the recipe (photo © BHG). [4] How about spicy churro…
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