Category: Food Holidays

Spaghetti Carbonara History & Recipe For International Carbonara Day

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[1] Classic Spaghetti Carbonara (photo courtesy Barilla). [2] A very modern, deconstructed Carbonara, using wide pasta ribbons and a poached egg. Here’s the recipe (photo © Food Republic). [3] Make Pizza Carbonara. Here’s the recipe from Grace Parisi (photo © Grace Parisi | TODAY).   April 6th is International Carbonara Day, celebrating Italy’s Spaghetti Carbonara,…
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RECIPE: Strawberries Romanoff

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When we published a recent recipe for Pavlova, we were surprised that we didn’t have a recipe for Strawberries Romanoff. We have often used to fill or top the Pavlova. Today, we remedy that!     STRAWBERRIES ROMANOFF HISTORY The original recipe for Strawberries Romanoff was created around the turn of the 20th century by…
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RECIPE: Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie

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A new way to enjoy PB&J: in a smoothie (photo and recipe courtesy Tru Roots).   April 2nd is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. How about a PB&J smoothie? This recipe from Tru Roots, useds Santa Cruz Organic grape juice and peanut butter. Suggestion: Serve it in small glasses for dessert.     RECIPE:…
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FOOD 101: Clams On The Half Shell

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[1] Clams on the half shell with mignonette sauce, at Casino Clam Bar in New York City (photo © Casino Clam Bar). [2] Clams on the half shell with cocktail sauce and a side of crudites, at The Clam in New York City (photo © The Clam). [3] Littleneck clams (photo © Good Eggs). [4]…
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Wafels & Dinges Belgian Waffles

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March 25th is International Waffle Day. Fortunately, we live in New York City, where it is easy to get authentic Brussels and Liège waffles*, thanks to Wafels & Dinges. The company operates food trucks and kiosks. If you’re hesitant to take on the carbs, give yourself a treat: They’re worth it. In fact, the plain…
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