Hop Into Easter With This Tequila & Carrot Cocktail Recipe

Instead of the conventional glass of wine poured while waiting to sit down for Easter dinner, how about a carrot cocktail? This recipe is from Chef Richard Sandoval, proprietor of two haute Mexican restaurants in Manhattan we love: Maya and Tán. The recipe follows, but first: > The history of carrots. > The history of…
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Frozen Peanut Butter & Banana Bites Recipe For National Banana Day

[1] It’s easy to make frozen banana peanut butter bites for snacking or with after-dinner coffee (photo © Gelson’s). [2] Start with ripe banana slices (photo © Eiliv Sonas Aceron | Unsplash). [3] Add flavored PB for more pizzazz (photo © Peanut Butter & Co.). [4] The original recipe used walnuts but we prefer pecans…
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Miso Matzoh Ball Soup Recipe: Jewish-Japanese Fusion Food

Classic Jewish matzoh ball soup is comfort food par excellence. This version, Jewish-Japanese fusion food, gives it a trending, umami-rich twist. The homemade chicken broth is flavored with earthy sautéed mushrooms, white miso paste, and dashi soup base. (Heads up: the soup base adds extra savoriness, but it’s not kosher. Don’t worry, though—if you omit…
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A Pimento Cheese Sandwich For National Pimento Cheese Day

[1] A southern classic: pimento cheese (photo © Taste Of Home). [2] Enjoy it on a sandwich (which in the South means white bread)… (photo © Schermers Pecans). [3] …or a grilled cheese sandwich (photo © Spread & Co.)… [4] …or on a cheeseburger. Or on a hot dog (photo #14) (photo © Gardenia |…
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Gnocchi Carbonara Recipe For National Carbonara Day

April 6th is National Carbonara Day, a creamy pasta dish beloved both here, in Italy, and anywhere else where a creamy Parmesan/Pecorino sauce can be made. This recipe, created by from Plays Well With Butter, was shared with us by DeLallo, a great source for the finest Italian products—and recipes. Instead of the spaghetti used…
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