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Mmm—no wonder the Caesar is one of America’s favorite salads. Photo courtesy McCormick.com. The Caesar Salad was not named for Julius Caesar. Heck, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese wasn’t invented until 1597 C.E. It was restaurateur Caesar Cardini, owner of Caesar’s restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico, who created the salad in 1924. Read the history of the Caesar Salad.…
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Flavored balsamic vinegars do more than create tasty salad dressings, marinades and glazes. They can make sophisticated desserts: drizzle cherry, strawberry and raspberry balsamics over berries and other fresh fruit, over vanilla ice cream, and even slices of fresh goat cheese. You can reduce the vinegar and add stock to make a sauce for duck…
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For ease in pan frying, put your cooking oil in an oil mister—you can find one in any housewares store. You’ll get a better flavor than with Pam, you won’t be using chemical propellant and you’ll use much less oil than by pouring it the pan from the bottle. We have four misters filled with…
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