TIP OF THE DAY: Create A Signature Niçoise Salad (Salade Niçoise)

Niçoise (nee-SWAHZ) refers to something from the city of Nice, on the French Riviera in the region of Provence. You can find the following popular Niçoise dishes in restaurants around the U.S., and they’re easy to make at home (except for the truffle omelet, which is easy to make if you can afford the truffles):…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ratatouille Pizza

Ratatouille (rah-tah-TWEE) is a vegetable side dish that originated in the Provence region of France. The classic recipe consists of sautéed eggplant, onions, tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini plus garlic and herbs. It is traditionally summer dish, when tomatoes, zucchini and yellow squash are plentiful and at peak. Ratatouille is delightfully colorful when you use red,…
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Cuban Sandwich Recipe For National Cuban Sandwich Day

Updated August 2026 Depending on where you reside, you may never have heard of a Cuban Sandwich, called a Cubano in Cuban restaurants. But August 23rd is National Cuban Sandwich Day, honoring a pressed hero-type sandwich that originated in Tampa and traveled to Miami and points beyond. In fact, there’s a rivalry between the two…
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