FOOD HOLIDAY: National Hot Dog Day

The Cubano Dog, adapted from the Cuban Sandwich. Photo courtesy Lightlife.   June 23rd is National Hot Dog Day, and we’ve got a new hot dog recipe: the Cubano Dog. It’s a riff on the Cubano (Cuban) Sandwich, a variation of ham and cheese made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, sliced dill pickles and…
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Make An Ice Box Cake, No Baking Required 8 Recipes

[1] The original Ice Box Cake, a simple yet memorable combination of chocolate wafers and whipped cream, was made in a roll / log shape (photo #9). Here’s the recipe (photo © Spend With Pennies). [2] A chocolate icebox cake is made with chocolate whipped cream. This one is built in a loaf pan (photo…
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FOOD FUN: Melon & Prosciutto

Who’d guess that this is the classic Italian first course, Melon and Prosciutto? Photo courtesy Bar Elo | NYC.   This fun approach to Melon and Prosciutto was created by Chef Mario at Bar Eolo in New York City. Instead of slicing the melon into wedges, use a melon baller. Instead of flat slices of…
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Memorable Champagne Cocktail Recipes: French 75 & Kir Royale

[1] Celebrate Bastille Day with a French 75 cocktail (photo © Tanqueray). [2] Invented in Dijon, France, Kir and its variations have a base of crème de cassis, blackcurrant liqueur (photo © Chandon USA). [3] Cheers (photo © Champagne Bureau).   Today’s tip will help you make a perfect champagne cocktail, with advice from the…
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