TIP OF THE DAY: Grilled Watermelon Steaks

[1] Grilled watermelon steaks with walnut gremolata (photo courtesy McCormick). [2] Use seedless watermelon (photo courtesy Bridges Produce).   We’ve previously recommended cauliflower steaks and grilled cabbage steaks. Today’s “field meat” steaks are made with watermelon. The sweet fruit is grilled with savory seasonings to create a special first course. Seedless watermelon is cut into…
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FOOD FUN: Hawaiian Ham Sandwich

Aloha, Hawaii: a sandwich of ham, pineapple and mashed sweet potatoes (photo courtesy Arnold Bread).   Here’s a fun summer sandwich idea from Arnold Bread, using the company’s Healthfull Steel Cut Oats and Honey bread: We baked the sweet potatoes in the microwave (4 minutes). They mash very easily. RECIPE: HEAVENLY HAWAIIAN HAM SANDWICH Ingredients…
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FOOD FUN: Whimsical Mac & Cheese Recipe

Take your choice: innovative Mac & Cheese (photo courtesy Chef Eric LeVine) or a conventional preparation (photo courtesy Dietz and Watson).   What’s on this plate? A base of macaroni and cheese. Surrounded with a ring of duck and mushrooms in hoisin sauce. Topped with 5 jumbo grilled, bacon-wrapped shrimp. Garnished with fresh rosemary (substitute…
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