National Reuben Sandwich Day & Reuben Biscuits Recipe

[1] A classic Reuben Sandwich (photo © J. Java | Fotolia). [2] A Reuben on marble rye (photo © Boar’s Head). [3] A Turkey Reuben on plain rye instead of pumpernickel (photo © National Turkey Federation). [4] Mini reuben sandwiches for cocktail appetizers, available at Mackenzie Limited (photo © Mackenzie Limited).   In 2013, March…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Spuds For St. Patrick’s Day

[1] Broccoli-topped baked potato. Instead of cheddar, pick up…[next photo] [2] …this Basiron Green Pesto Gouda (check Walmart or iGourmet). Here’s the recipe from Skinny Taste. . [3] Conventional colcannon in a baked potato, versus…[next photo] [4]…green colcannon from Food Wishes | YouTube.   Turn a stuffed baked potato into a St. Patrick’s Day spud…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: National Ranch Dressing Day & The History Of Ranch Dressing

[1] America’s #1 bottled dressing, Hidden Valley Ranch (photo © Hidden Valley), and [2] Kraft, a runner-up. Note that both are labeled both ranch and buttermilk (photos #2 and #3 © Kraft Foods). [3] The dressing is used to top tacos, pizzas, and casseroles like this one. Here’s the recipe from Kraft.   March 10th…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Chocolate Peanut Butter Irish Soda Bread

We love Irish soda bread, in the traditional recipe with raisins and a savory version made with cheddar cheese (in the same article). But here’s a version of Irish soda bread that is not tradition in the Emerald Isle. It was created by Christine Fischer of Wry Toast Eats. Christine uses Chocolate Dreams peanut butter…
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FOOD FUN: Giant Meatball

March 9th is National Meatball Day. Check out the giant meatball from New York restaurant and nightclub Lavo, available today. Served in a six-inch cast iron skillet, the meatball rests in a sausage ragu, topped with whipped ricotta and garnished with a basil chiffonade (ribbons). Want to make your own giant meatballs? Here are two…
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