TIP OF THE DAY: Mostarda, A Sweet-Hot Italian Condiment

[1] The classic: mostarda di cremona. Here’s a recipe to make your own from The Spruce (photo © The Spruce). [2] A cremona close-up (photo © Cucina Corriere. [3] Mostarda vicentina has a jam-like consistency, losing the physical beauty of other mostardas (photo © Buonissimo). [4] Mostarda bolognese has a deep plum color (photo ©…
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TIP OF THE DAY: DIY Éclair Party

[1] Eclairs decorated by pastry great Johnny Iuzzini for Le Meridien hotels. [2] Decorated eclairs by Master Pastry Chef Michel Richard at Pomme Palais in New York Palace Hotel. [3] The Dsmile decorating pen makes it easy to decorate with designs or writing.   Éclairs are a special-occasion pastry. Only sugar-avoiders would turn down the…
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Fried Eggs (And More) In Pepper Slices & Tajin Seasoning

We saw this photo on Tajín’s Facebook page, but couldn’t find a recipe. Fortunately, it’s not too difficult to slice bell peppers and drop an egg inside each slice—along with some mildly spicy Tajín seasoning (it’s a cayenne, lime and salt blend). We thought: What else can we make with a bell pepper rim? Cooked…
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Guacamole Topped With Lobster Recipe: Luxury For Cinco De Mayo

Go luxe this Cinco de Mayo with lobster-topped guacamole (recipe below). RA Sushi, a small restaurant group in the southern U.S., has imagination and class. With locations in Atlanta, Arizona (5 locations), Baltimore, Chicago, Florida (3), Leawood, Kansas, Las Vegas, Southern California (5) and Texas (6), sushi lovers can experience creations that the sushi bars…
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