Millionaire Bars Recipe With Shortbread, Caramel & Chocolate

[1] Millionaire Shortbread Bars from Lake Champlain Chocolates (photo #1). The recipe is below (photo © Lake Champlain Chocolates). [2] This version uses chocolate caramel (photo © Anna Pustynnikova | Panther Media). [3] These bars were made with a milk chocolate top and dulce de leche, instead of conventional caramel (photos #3 and #4 ©…
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Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe For National Grilled Cheese Day

[1] A pizza grilled cheese sandwich with pepperoni (photo © Emily Ellyn). [2] Sliced mozzarella cheese (photos #2 and #3 © Frigo Cheese). [3] Ricotta cheese is blended with a marinara sauce for the sandwich and for dipping. [4] A Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich—the grilled cheese version of the Caprese Salad. Here’s the recipe (photo…
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Fondue Vs. Fonduta: What Is The Difference?

April 11th is National Cheese Fondue Day. Fondue, a melted cheese dish (photo #1), originated in the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel. (Don’t confuse Neuchâtel with Neufchâtel, a soft cheese made in Neufchâtel-en-Bray, a commune* in the French region of Normandy.) Fondue, which derives from the French verb “fondre”, meaning to melt, is an 18th-century dish…
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Enjoy Mel’s Toffee In Many Delicious Flavors For All!

[1] Ballpark Crunch Toffee adds peanuts and popcorn (all photos © Mel’s Toffee except as noted). [2] Maple Bourbon Pecan Toffee was a winner in the International Toffee Competition and a judge’s favorite in the International Chocolate Salon. [3] Mexican Hot Chocolate Toffee is our personal favorite, for the zinginess of the cinnamon and jalapeño.…
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BLT Polenta Recipe For National BLT Month

How about a BLT Polenta recipe for National BLT Sandwich Month, April)? It’s a combination of comfort food and food fun (photo #1). Sundried polenta is garnished with pancetta (Italian bacon), spinach (for the lettuce), and sundried tomatoes. Plus, a poached egg and pearl onions are added to make this a brunch, lunch, or dinner…
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