TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Versatile Parsley Vinaigrette

Mince extra parsley for a vinaigrette and sauce. Photo courtesy Andrews McMeel Publishing.   Have leftover parsley? Many of us keep unused stalks until they wilt, yellow and lose their flavor. Don’t let that happen: Fresh parsley adds punch to a vinaigrette—and not just for salads. Use a parsley vinaigrette with: Bean salad Boiled potatoes…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich

We enjoy making ice cream sandwiches with chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies. But we’ve grown to prefer brownie ice cream sandwiches. They become more of an ice cream cake experience, and ice cream cake (or ice cream and cake) just might be our favorite comfort food. Brownie ice cream sandwiches will be a hit at…
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Omelets & Frittatas Difference, Plus A Multi-Veggie Recipe

[1] A classic Italian frittata (recipe below) (photo © National Potato Board).   Omelets and frittatas seem like leisurely brunch or lunch fare. But don’t hesitate to serve them for dinner. An hearty egg dish with a large salad is a tasty and nutritious meal at any time of the day. Vegetable fillings (see the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Grass Fed Beef Benefits

Next time, try grass-fed beef. Photo courtesy KateDeering.com.   America is raising its beef consciousness. People in the know are seeking out grass-fed beef, which offers benefits over the now-conventional grain-fed beef. You can find grass-fed beef on store shelves and in better restaurants—even burger bistros, such as Thunder Burger and Bar in the tony…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Thousand Layer Cake

Do Euforia thousand layer cakes really have 1,000 layers? No, but that doesn’t take away the enchantment of these twelve-layer cakes. Each thin, delicious, gluten-free layer is individually baked by artisans in Tucson, delivering moist texture and excellent lemon, spice or vanilla flavor. This is “anytime” cake: Enjoy a slice with coffee, tea, Madeira, Port,…
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