Savory Doughnuts: A Recipe With Parmesan & Garlic

[1] Serve savory Parmesan-garlic doughnuts with cocktails or beer (photo courtesy Elegant Affairs Caterers | NYC). [2] Grating a wedge of Parmesan will give you better cheese flavor than buying pre-grated cheese (photo © Wisconsin Cheese). [3] Peel a garlic clove and smash it with the broad side of a knife (photo © Kyocera Cutlery…
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FOOD 101: What’s A Kir? What’s A Margarita?

It’s a teaching moment: When is a Kir not a Kir? Or a Margarita not a Margarita? Or a Martini not a Martini? Every drink made with vodka is not a Martini, every drink made with Tequila is not a Margarita. Yet, each week we are sent a mis-named recipe that only serves to misinform.…
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Modern Surf & Turf Combinations For National Surf & Turf Day

[1] Lamb and a scallop at Blue The Restaurant | Beachwood, Ohio (photo © Blu). [2] Surf and turf can combine any foods from the two realms: land and sea. Above, grilled salmon and a poached egg from Cafe SFA in New York City (photo © Cafe SFA—now closed). [3] Lobster ravioli with meat sauce…
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