Garlic Chips Recipe For National Garlic Day

[1] Garlic chips, showing the progression in color as roasting progresses (photo © Colavita Recipes). [2] A bowl of garlic bulbs, ready to be turned into garlic chips (photo © Daria Shevtsova | Pexels).   April 19th is National Garlic Day. How to celebrate the day? With this garlic chips recipe! A low-calorie* way to…
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The History Of Havarti Cheese & A Jalapeno Grilled Cheese Recipe With Havarti

[1] A spicy Jalapeno Grilled Cheese sandwich with Roth Cheese’s Jalapeno Havarti (photo © Bev Cooks | Roth Cheese). [2] Jalapeño Havarti for your sandwich. Roth also makes dill- and horseradish-flavored Havarti (photo © Roth Cheese). [3] You can see the small eyes that distinguish Havarti cheese (photo © Murray’s Cheese). [4] You can buy…
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History Of Nashville Hot Chicken For National Hot Chicken Day

March 30th is National Hot Chicken Day. That’s hot as in hot and spicy, cayenne-coated fried chicken. It’s Nashville’s signature food, just as Baltimore has its crab cakes, Boston its clam chowder, Buffalo its wings, Chicago its deep-dish pizza, Denver its omelet, Memphis its barbecue, New York its bagels, New Orleans its po’ boys, and…
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A Recipe For Divinity, For National Nougat Day

For National Nougat Day, March 26th, we’re taking a slight turn to highlight a member of the nougat family: divinity. This creamy, smooth confection is made with egg whites, sugar, water, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and pecans—although you can substitute the nuts and otherwise play with the recipe, adding flavors. The recipe for divinity is…
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Gourmet Chocolate Easter Eggs For Your Easter Basket

[1] These shimmering Easter eggs are filled with chocolate ganache. They are currently available online (photo © Markham + Fitz). [2] Your local artisan chocolatier may sell beautiful rabbits like this one from Woodhouse Chocolate. This style is no longer available, but check out this rabbit couple on a motorcycle and this white rabbit with…
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