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FOOD FUN: Birthday Cheesecake Recipe

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[1] A birthday cheesecake with sprinkles inside (photo from Wine & Glue). [2] Instead of the standard cheesecake graham cracker crust (like this one from Sally’s Baking Addiction), we used a birthday-like sponge cake layer. [3] We love a chocolate ganache topping on cheesecake (photo courtesy Baked By Nature).   Some birthday boys and girls…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Best Irish Coffee Recipe?

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[1] Irish Coffee in the traditional stemmed Irish Coffee glass. The recipe is below (photo © Barmano). [2] Puttin’ On The Ritz, with a chocolate ribbon garnish (photo © Ritz Hotel). [3] Irish espresso, a riff on Irish Coffee (recipe #3 below, photo © Tullamore D.E.W.) [4] Tullamore D.E.W., a delish Irish whiskey that we…
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National Reuben Sandwich Day & Reuben Biscuits Recipe

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[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). [5] Reuben Biscuits (recipe…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Spuds For St. Patrick’s Day

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[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

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[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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