TIP OF THE DAY: Do A Pantry Makeover

Looking for better eating tips? Most households can use a pantry makeover, substituting less good-for-you ingredients to better-for-you ones. Today’s tips are from Mindy Kobrin, who teaches families how to shop smart, cook with joy and celebrate food seasonally. She calls her food philosophy Don’t Worry, Eat Happy. Her top pantry makeover tips: Pretty produce.…
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BOOK: Ice Cream Sandwich Recipes

If you’re looking for something special for summer hosts, how about hundreds of ideas for ice cream sandwiches? Not only are ice cream sandwiches a cool summer dessert, but these dazzling recipes will get even hesitant bakers into the mood—and may inspire you to host a few ice cream sandwich summer socials. For sure, Cookies…
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RECIPE: Raw Kale Salad

Something different: kale salad. Photo courtesy Galli Restaurant | New York City.   You may have enjoyed a plate of sautéed kale, but how about a raw kale salad? It’s new, different and full of antioxidants and fiber. And there are different varieties beyond the curly kale found in supermarkets. See the different types of…
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RECIPE: Grilled Fingerling Potatoes

Fingerling potatoes are perhaps the most elegant spud you can serve. Photo courtesy PotatoGoodness.com.   If you like grilled potatoes, try these elegant grilled fingerlings with “spud rub” dip. Use the spud rub to season the potatoes and anything else you’re grilling; then stir it into the dipping sauce and serve the grilled fingerlings on…
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RECIPE: Mango Caprese & Other Caprese Salad Variations

Mango caprese salad. Photo courtesy Murray’s Cheese Bar | New York City.   So many people we know—ourselves included—are fans of the Caprese salad. So simple but so delicious, the salad comprises slices of tomato and mozzarella with fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It’s named after the Italian island of Capri, where it…
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