Easy, Yummy Pecan-Crusted Chicken Fingers – Tenders – Strips

[1] No boring flour here: These fingers have a terrific breading of corn flakes and chopped pecans (photo © Taste Of Home). [2] Pecans are a great crust for chicken, but if you prefer, you can use your nut of choice. Macadamias? Pistachios? (photo © Schermer Pecans). [3] Corn Flakes are our favorite coating for…
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National Hot Fudge Sundae Day & More Sundae Holidays

July 25th is National Hot Sundae Day, a favorite of our youth. Every year we give ourselves permission to make one. Because we’re picky, our hot fudge brands of choice are two artisan companies that make small-batch products from top ingredients: Somebody’s Mother’s (photo #4) King’s Cupboard   Both companies make other delicious dessert sauces,…
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The Best Refreshing, Hydrating Drinks For National Refreshment Day

[1] Fruit-based aqua fresca is a thirst-quencher in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Here’s the recipe (photo © New York Times | Photo: Christopher Testani | Stylist: Simon Andrews). [2] Coconut water is almost always drunk cold, as that’s when it’s most refreshing. But you can still serve it in a pretty with a…
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Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich & The Difference Between Rolls & Buns

We often come across a debate about if a hot dog (or burger) is a sandwich. Now that it’s National Hot Dog Month, let’s settle it. Yes, the hot dog is a sandwich, as is the burger, taco, and burrito. A sandwich is defined as bread with filling. It can be any type of bread,…
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America’s Top 10 Sandwiches & Grilled Cheese History

We’re celebrating National BLT Day today, July 22nd, with the Cheddar, bacon, and tomato for lunch and a luxury version, a lobster BLT with Gruyère, for dinner. Which got us to thinking: Is the BLT our favorite sandwich? Actually, its big brother, the club sandwich, topped with turkey or chicken—has an edge. So we decided…
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