Leftover Steak For Breakfast & The History Of The Doggie Bag

When life gives you leftover steak, make steak and grits. That’s what we did when we happily brought home a doggie bag from a midtown steakhouse Friday night. The next morning the leftovers became part of breakfast (or brunch*, if you prefer). You can make steak and eggs, of course; but we don’t have grits…
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FOOD TRENDS: Top Chinese Food Dishes In The U.S.A.

[1] The most popular Chinese dish in America, per GrubHub results: General Tso’s Chicken (here’s the recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen). [2] Crab Rangoon, a made-in-america concoction of cream cheese and imitation crab. Here’s the recipe (photo © Rasa Malaysia). [3] Check out this baked egg rolls recipe from Chef Martin Yan (photo © National…
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Savory Bread Pudding Recipes & The History Of Bread Pudding

[1] Mushroom and radicchio bread pudding with gruyère cheese (recipe below from Good Eggs/Tartine Bakery). [2] Chestnut and applewood smoked bacon bread pudding (here’s the recipe from La Brea Bakery). [3] Broccoli, goat cheese, and tomato bread pudding (here’s the recipe from the New York Times). a brief history of bread pudding. > Featured recipe:…
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