TIP OF THE DAY: Shad Roe, An Ephemeral Delicacy

Any Cole Porter fan knows about shad roe,* but how many have tasted it? It’s shad roe season, trumpeting the eagerly anticipated delicacy that is available for about three weeks each year. The season is short because as the waters get warmer with the coming of spring, the shad swim upriver to spawn. The more…
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TIP OF THE DAY: When To Use Fines Herbes Vs. “Big Herbs”

Chervil has been called “the gourmet’s parsley.” A more delicate flavor than parsley, it has a faint note of licorice. Photo courtesy SXC.   THE NIBBLE’s Chef Johnny Gnall advises: When it comes to cooking, not all herbs are created equal. Some have more delicate flavors and can be lost if cooked the wrong way…
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COOKING VIDEO: Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe

  Most people make a new year’s resolution to eat healthier. So we’re starting the new year with a way to turn that family favorite—mayonnaise-laden tuna salad (or chicken salad)—into a healthy dish, rather than one filled with calories and cholesterol. Yes, it means giving up the mayo. If you need to take baby steps,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bite Outside The Box With Tuna & Salmon Bites

A new way to be creative with your food: Tuna Bites and Salmon Bites from Fresh Gourmet. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Fresh Gourmet makes the number one brand of croutons and salad toppings in the world: from premium croutons, to tortilla strips, nuts and fruit. As we close out the year,…
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ENTERTAINING: Delectable Crab Cakes & Crab Balls

Crab balls are delicious with beer, wine and sparkling wine. Photo courtesy Jakes Crab Shack.   In 2002, chef Chris Brandl opened a restaurant on the New Jersey shore. The cuisine is fine American fare, including wild boar chops, grilled chicken Caesar salad and his signature crab cakes. The demand for crab cakes resulted in…
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