TIP OF THE DAY: Cold Pasta For Hot Days

If you love pasta but not the idea of a steaming plate of it on a hot summer day, the solution is simple: cold pasta. Cold noodles have been a standard in Asia since…the creation of pasta? That was around 1700 B.C.E. in China (here’s the the history of pasta). The recipes that follow were…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Agua Fresca, The Latin American Cooler

[1] Turn your favorite fruits into agua fresca (photo courtesy and recipe chart below Good Eggs). [2] If you can borrow a tap dispenser, it’s more convenient than pitchers (photo courtesy Flavor & The Menu).   It’s heading above 90 degrees and humid here for the next few days, and we’re planning enough cool drinks…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ice Cream & Beer Pairings

Don’t let National Ice Cream Month (July) pass without doing something special. A year ago, Baskin-Robbins sent us ice cream and beer pairings of their favorite flavors, We found the article in our drafts folder, which inspired today’s tip: Love beer? Love ice cream? Don’t hesitate to serve them together. Beer floats like the Guinness…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Authentic Greek Salad Recipe & The “American” Greek Salad

[1] The real deal: an authentic Greek salad from Little Cooking Tips. Here’s the recipe. [2] We love how Dishing Delish has arranged the Greek salad ingredients like a Cobb salad. Here’s her recipe for the Best Greek Salad Dressing. [3] We also love this deconstructed Greek salad: an appetizer on a romaine wedge. Here’s…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Chermoula Sauce With Chicken And Zucchini, Plates Or Wraps

While it’s easy to find something fresh and delicious in the summer months, today’s tip is a good template for year-round dinners. Simply combining broiled or grilled protein (chicken, fish) and seasonal vegetables with a tasty sauce makes a healthful, flavorful dinner any time of year. Just make (or buy) the yogurt sauce and chermoula…
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