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[1] America’s #1 bottled dressing, Hidden Valley Ranch (photo © Hidden Valley), and [2] Kraft, a runner-up. Note that both are labeled both ranch and buttermilk (photos #2 and #3 © Kraft Foods). [3] The dressing is used to top tacos, pizzas, and casseroles like this one. Here’s the recipe from Kraft. March 10th…
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[1] “Irish Nachos” for St. Pat’s. The recipe is below. Find more recipes from the Idaho Potatoes. [2] Thousand Island Dressing. The recipe is (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Got beer? Serve the nachos with some Irish brew. Murphy’s has been brewing beer in Ireland since 1854 (photo of Murphy’s Irish Red Ale © Murphy’s).…
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If you reduce balsamic vinegar into a syrup, you get balsamic glaze: a luscious condiment for drizzling over savory or sweet dishes. If you haven’t had it, we promise: You’ll be converted. With its complex flavors—sweet, sour, fruity—at its simplest use it can enhance anything grilled or roasted, including panini and other grilled sandwiches. It’s…
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[1] You can buy dipping oil, or make your own for pennies! Nice bottles like this one from A&A Alta Cucina Italia are welcome foodie gifts (photo courtesy Local Market South). [2] Another American tradition: Add a splash of balsamic to the oil (here’s the recipe from Lemony Thyme). [3] Bagna cauda, a hot dipping…
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Some 10 years ago, the Food and Drug Administration allowed a qualified health claim on food labels of olive oil. The claim states that daily consumption of 2 tablespoons, or 23 grams of olive oil, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. The decision to allow the claim was made after the FDA found…
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