Dish Up This Braised Kale Recipe For National Kale Day

A few weeks ago, our Top Pick Of The Week was kale chips from Rhythm Superfoods. We also included a recipe for making kale chips at home. Dark, leafy kale is one of the most highly nutritious vegetables, with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is part of the Brassicaceae botanical family, the group of…
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RECIPE: French Margarita

The traditional margarita—tequila, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice—is the #1 selling cocktail in the U.S. It has inspired many twists on the classic recipe. Today’s twist comes from popular New York City restaurant, Rosa Mexicano: the Margarita Francesa (French Margarita), using the popular French orange liqueur, Grand Marnier. The recipe was originally developed in…
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RECIPE: Twists On The Margarita For National Margarita Day

Here’s more Margarita madness (deliciously different recipes) in anticipation of National Margarita Day, February 22nd. This year, change it up with a Cranberry Margarita, Pomegranate Margarita or Grapefruit Margarita recipe. The first two recipes are from Avión Tequila; the last is from Felix restaurant in New York City’s SoHo, where Avión Silver is the tequila…
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RECIPE: Get Ready For National Margarita Day With A Ginger Margarita

Ginger adds some heat to a Margarita. Photo courtesy Spice Market | New York.   National Margarita Day is next week: Wednesday, February 22nd. There’s plenty of time to plan a Margarita party, mixing up some special recipes. You can also throw a “Presidents’ Margarita Party” over the holiday weekend. The original Margarita consisted of…
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20 Ways To Enjoy Almonds For National Almond Day

[1] Almonds: delicious and good for you (photo © National Almond Board). [2] Almond-crusted chicken strips. Here’s the recipe (photos #2, #4, and #5 © Taste Of Home). [3] Broiled fish with almond-cilantro salsa. Here’s the recipe (photo © National Almond Board). [4] Almond Pork Chops with Honey Mustard. Here’s the recipe. [5] Almond lavender…
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