Americanize Fried Rice: A Great Way To Use Leftovers

Updated September 2026 We originally wrote this article to celebrate the Chinese New Year, a holiday that runs for 15 days. Our thought was a fried rice fusion of Chinese and American ingredients. But any day of the year, it’s a great dish to make from leftovers, starting with leftover rice (or other grain). The…
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RECIPE: Pork & Apricot Fried Rice

If you’re a fan of pork fried rice, how about whipping up a batch of Pork and Apricot Fried Rice for the Chinese New Year? This recipe is from Chef Ingrid Hoffmann, who serves it as a light lunch with just add a salad. You can play with the recipe and substitute other grains. You…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Walnuts On Pizza

[1] Apple Cheddar Pizza With Walnuts from OhMyVeggies.com. [2] Pear, Blue Cheese & Walnut Pizza from 2Teaspoons.com.. [3] Chicken Alfredo Pizza With Walnuts & Gorgonzola from Pillsbury.com.   We’d never had walnuts on a pizza—or even thought of it—until a recent excursion to Paulie Gee’s pizzeria in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn. The restaurant serves…
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