Category: Food Holidays & More

TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: The Flying Meatballs

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Six large meatballs are tucked under a blanket of smooth tomato sauce. Photo by Faith Tomases | THE NIBBLE.   There is a National Meatball Day: It’s coming up soon, on March 9th. And we know just how we’re going to celebrate: with lots and lots of The Flying Meatballs. The Flying Meatballs is a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Valentine Toast

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Get out your heart-shaped cookie cutter and think about your menu for tomorrow. You can start Valentine’s Day with with heart-shaped toast and red fruit jam. Then, make extra toast hearts: For lunch with soup, spread with herb butter For lunch or dinner as croutons with a salad, spread with goat cheese For cocktails (make…
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Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe & Patty Vs. Pattie

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February 11th is National Peppermint Patty Day. Whip up a batch today, and make extras to hand out on Valentine’s Day. (For Valentine patties, top with heart-shaped sprinkles or Conversation Hearts.) > The recipe is below. > Most people get it wrong (including York): peppermint patty vs. pattie. Plus the history of peppermint patties. Elsewhere…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cherry Jell-O Shots For Valentine’s Day

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Shot glasses are elegant, but for a crowd, you need plastic Jell-O shot cups. Photo courtesy GreatPartyRecipes.com.   No Valentine’s Day plans yet? Invite friends over for cherry Jell-O shots made from cherry vodka or liqueur. If you prefer, you can make raspberry or strawberry shots instead, or an assortment of flavors. You can substitute…
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