FOOD FUN: Heart-Shaped Crudites For Valentine’s Day

Use a cookie cutter to cut vegetables and fruits into hearts (photo © Boursin). [2] Look for red or purple fruits and veggies (photo of red Belgian endive © Melissa’s Produce). [3] Cauliflower florets in “passion” purple also belong on a Valentine cheese board. Also look for purple asparagus, bell peppers and green beans (photo…
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RECIPE: Greek Nachos, Fusion Food

[1] Greek-style nachos use favorite Greek ingredients in a nachos format. They’re just as delicious with beer as Mexican nachos (photos #1, #2 and #3 © DeLallo). [2] A closer look. The pita triangles are made from whole pita rounds. [3] Banana peppers are mild and tangy. Though typically bright yellow or greenish yellow, they…
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Boozy, Spicy Hot Chocolate & More Hot Chocolate Recipes For National Hot Chocolate Day

There are easy ways to celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day, January 31st—although, hopefully, your celebration extends beyond a packet of instant mix). Then, there are recipes that transform a cup of hot chocolate into something very different and special, like our first recipe below. Both recipes are tequila hot chocolate. The first adds a touch…
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