Recipe: Italian Pasta Salad with Hot Sopressata Salami

January 16th is International Hot & Spicy Day, and we found a new recipe that worked for lunch and dinner: Zesty Italian Pasta Salad with Hot Sopressata (photo #1). > Here’s an explanation of salame vs. salume, the different types of salami, and more. > September 7th is National Salami Day. > The recipe is…
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What Is Carmenere Wine & The History Of Carmenere

[1] Carménère has become a flagship grape in Chile (photo © Dziana Hasanbekava| Pexels). [2] The wine pairs very well with aged cheeses—in this photo, it’s Parmigiano-Reggiano (photo © Luigi Giordano | Dreamstime). [3] Serve it with steak and most other meats (photo © Organic Beef Company| Facebook).   November 24th is National Carmenénère Day.…
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Rovagnati Salumi For Every Day Plus Easy Entertaining

Rovagnati, a venerable Italian producer of salume, has brought its premium cold cuts to the U.S.—and they’re nitrate-free. Rovagnati uses an innovative and exclusive technology that removes nitrates and nitrites, providing a healthier option. That makes the brand better for you, worthy of your family and your guests. Rovagnati, which remains a family business, was…
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Try Pig Wings To Celebrate National Pork Month

[1] Barbecue pig wings (photos #1, #3, and #4 © Smithfield Food). [2] Buffalo wings—pig wings, that is (photo © Kingsford). [3] Plain pig wings served with a choice of dips. [4] Grilled pig wings. Here’s the recipe (photo © Real Food By Dad). [5] Raw pig wings.   October is National Pork Month (October…
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Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe & History Of The Cheeseburger

September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day, and October 18th is National Meatloaf Appreciation Day. So how about combining them into a Cheeseburger Meatloaf recipe (photo #1)? It’s the creation of Beverly Goldberg, author of The Goldbergs Cookbook (photo #2). Inspiration came when she was contemplating new comfort food recipes. “Once I discovered I could combine…
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