Special For Thanksgiving: Pecan Pie & Pecan Pie Pizza!

[1] The pecan pie pizza and, in the upper left corner, the pecan pie (both photos © American Pecan Council). [2] Close-up on the pecan pizza—so much more nutritious than pepperoni!.   When we were offered the opportunity to sample a Pecan Pie Pizza…well, of course! Introducing the first-ever Pecan PIZZA Pie (at least, it’s…
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Imitation Crab Salad Recipe Turned Vegan For National Kamaboko Day

If you’re a sushi fan, chances are good that you’ve had surimi, a paste made from fish and turned into products used in U.S. sushi bars where it is called kani (photo #1). It’s also used as an inexpensive substitute for crab in imitation crab salad and elsewhere. American brands are called crab stick, imitation…
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Make One Of These Bread Pudding Recipes For National Bread Pudding Day

What are you doing for National Bread Pudding Day, November 13th? We’ve got recipes for sweet and savory bread pudding, below. First, a note: November 13th is also National Indian Pudding Day. We love Indian pudding, and strongly recommend that you try the recipe. But let’s focus on bread pudding. First, there’s some disagreement about…
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Healthier Bread Options For National Bread Month

November is National Bread Month and we admit: We’d rather have great bread than a steak! We received an email from nutritionist Dietitian Desiree Nielsen about healthier bread options, and we’re passing them on to you. Bread often gets a bad rap with fingers pointing to it for empty calories, refined carbs, diet-unfriendly and more.…
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Cajun Mac and Cheese Recipe For Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day

  [1] Cajun mac and cheese with Andouille sausage and Cajun seasoning (photo © DeLallo). [2] Andouille sausage (photo © D’Artagnan). [3] Panko breadcrumbs are our favorite for just about any recipe (photo © Kikkoman).     November 9th is Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day, so how about a Cajun Mac and Cheese recipe?…
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