Category: Food Bars, Buffets, DIY

TIP OF THE DAY: Congee, China’s Favorite Breakfast

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Many Asians start their day with a warm bowl of congee. If you’re a fan of Cream Of Rice or Cream of Wheat porridges, you’re a lock to enjoy the rice-based Chinese version. This traditional Chinese dish has evolved from gruel to porridge* to a porridge mixed with bits of protein (chicken, pork, shrimp) and…
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DIY Jambalaya Party Bar With Recipes For Mardi Gras

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For Mardi Gras—February 28—try a new take on food bars (a.k.a. buffets): DIY Jambalaya. Jambalaya is a delicious, spicy, main course consisting of rice and practically everything else in the refrigerator! It’s a great way to use favorite meats and veggies (shrimp, peas, carrots, bell peppers). You can start from scratch; for a family night,…
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Summer Grilling: Serve A DIY Grilled Stuffed Avocado Bar

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The recipe for a crowd-pleasing Grilled Stuffed Avocado Bar is below. But first: We’ve written a lot about “party bars” for entertaining, where guests add their favorite fillings or toppings to customize a food. Check out:   BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER Breakfast & Brunch Party Bar Lunch & Dinner Party Bar Avocado Party Bar (below)…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Serve A Guacamole Trio

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[1] Serve three different guacamole “flavors” at once (photo © Avocados From Mexico). [2] How about chunky guacamole? Make different textures and let guests decide (photo © Calvo Growers). [3] Chunky guacamole (photo © Calvo Growers). [4] Guacamole “bites” in cherry tomatoes (photo © FronteraFiesta.com). [5] Fusion food: guacamole with tuna sashimi cubes (photo ©…
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Christmas Cupcakes From Scratch Or Decorate Store-Bought

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December 15th is National Cupcake Day. When a holiday like this falls right before Christmas, there’s only one way to go: Christmas eat cupcakes. You can turn the food holiday into a seasonal holiday party, with a DYO (decorate your own) cupcake party, with holiday flavors and garnishes. Whether you bake them from scratch or…
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