TIP OF THE DAY: Quick & Easy Paella Recipe For National Paella Day

March 27th is National Paella Day. Many people think that paella is a complex, time-consuming dish—and classic recipes can be. But you can make this simplified version from Good Eggs easily on any weeknight. After 20 minutes of prep time, 20 mins active time plus 40 minutes simmer time. RECIPE: SPRING SHRIMP PAELLA Ingredients For…
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RECIPE: Melba Toast Recipes & History For National Melba Toast Day

[1] Melba toast and olive tapenade. Here’s the recipe from Sprinkles & Sprouts (photo © Sprinkles & Sprouts). [2] Chicken liver paté and Melba toast, with a dab of marmalade. recipeHere’s the recipe from Drizzle And Drip (photo © Drizzle And Dip). [3] Salmon tartare and melba toast. Here’s the recipe from Olive Magazine. Crackers…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Asparagus Season Tips, Tricks & Recipes

Our favorite harbinger of spring has landed in the market. There are numerous spring fruits and vegetables that are eagerly awaited by food enthusiasts; but our favorite is asparagus. Fresh-harvested domestic asparagus is as flavorful and affordable as it gets. Bonus: asparagus has just three calories per medium spear, and contains no fat or cholesterol.…
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RECIPE: Ravioli Lasagna For National Ravioli Day

[1] Beef and sausage ravioli lasagna. [2] Pumpkin ravioli lasagna (both photos courtesy Taste Of Home). [3] An even ravioli top (photo courtesy Oxmoor House). [4] Adding the layer of frozen ravioli (photo courtesy Design Mom).   March 20th is National Ravioli Day. We like ravioli in any form, but have been especially delighted with…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Best Irish Coffee Recipe?

[1] Irish Coffee in the traditional stemmed Irish Coffee glass. The recipe is below (photo © Barmano). [2] Puttin’ On The Ritz, with a chocolate ribbon garnish (photo © Ritz Hotel). [3] Irish espresso, a riff on Irish Coffee (recipe #3 below, photo © Tullamore D.E.W.) [4] Tullamore D.E.W., a delish Irish whiskey that we…
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