Healthier Bread Options For National Bread Month

November is National Bread Month and we admit: We’d rather have great bread than a steak! We received an email from nutritionist Dietitian Desiree Nielsen about healthier bread options, and we’re passing them on to you. Bread often gets a bad rap with fingers pointing to it for empty calories, refined carbs, diet-unfriendly and more.…
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Cajun Mac and Cheese Recipe For Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day

  [1] Cajun mac and cheese with Andouille sausage and Cajun seasoning (photo © DeLallo). [2] Andouille sausage (photo © D’Artagnan). [3] Panko breadcrumbs are our favorite for just about any recipe (photo © Kikkoman).     November 9th is Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day, so how about a Cajun Mac and Cheese recipe?…
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The Different Types Of Sherry For International Sherry Week

  [1] Sherry, a fortified wine, can also be used in cocktails (photo © Davio’s | New York City). [2] Fino Sherry is delicious with seafood, cooked or raw (photos #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8 © Consejo Regulador de las Denominaciones de Origen “Jerez-Xérès-Sherry”). [3] Some sherries pair beautifully with Japanese and Korean food.…
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Nachos Trivia For National Nachos Day

  [1] A classic nachos recipe has (photo © Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog). [2] Carnitas nachos include shredded pork shoulder (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Fully loaded nachos. Here’s the recipe (photo © Matt Robinson | Real Food By Dad).     November 6th is National Nachos Day, and we’ve got some fun nachos…
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Fig Skewers Recipe With Bacon & Jalapeño For National Fig Week

[1] Scrumptious bites: a medley of flavors and textures (photos #1 and #2 © California Fig Commission). [2] Dried figs are delicious snacking right from the bowl. Enjoy them with a piece of cheese, too. [3] Uncured bacon, free of added sugar and nitrates (photo © Butcher Box). [4] Fontina cheese is made in the…
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