RECIPE: White Chocolate Pumpkin Fondue

For pumpkin season, treat everyone to this White Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Fondue from The Melting Pot, with a few modifications from THE NIBBLE. Why not make it this weekend? Don’t like to cook? Find the nearest Melting Pot. > The history of > Chocolate fondue recipes. > A year of fondue holidays.    …
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TIP OF THE DAY: International Nachos For National Nachos Day

[1] Classic nachos (photo by Chee Hong | Wikipedia). [2] International style: Japanese nachos, made with rice chips and spicy tuna (photo © RA Sushi).   Today is National Nacho Day, and our tip is: Go where no Mexican nacho has gone. The appeal of Tex-Mex nachos—crunchy, creamy, spicy—cannot be denied. But how about fusion…
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Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe For National Acorn Squash Day

[1] Whole acorn squash (photos #1 and #2 © Good Eggs). [2] Halved and seeded acorn squash.   Last night we were out with a group of friends, the majority of whom ordered healthy roast vegetable plates for dinner. Roasting vegetables at home arose as a topic, and surprise: While most of us roasted sliced…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: The History Of Deviled Eggs

November 2nd is National Deviled Egg Day. Deviled eggs took off as picnic and cocktail party fare after the Second World War. But their roots date back to ancient Rome. The cooks of wealthy Romans boiled eggs, seasoned them with spicy sauces, and served them as a first course (known as gustatio). Serving these deviled…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Breadcrumb Topping On Pasta

TOP PHOTO: Mac & cheese, crumbed for crunch and glamour. Photo courtesy Morgans Hotel | NYC. BOTTOM PHOTO: Linguine tossed in olive oil, Parmesan and herbs, topped with bread crumbs. Photo courtesy All’onda | NYC.   If you peruse recipes for mac and cheese, you’ve likely noticed that the better recipes—certainly those by name chefs—regularly…
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