Category: Great Food

TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Gourmet Hoagie

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May 5th is National Hoagie Day. November 4th is National Submarine Sandwich Day. And someone decided that we needed a National Eat A Hoagie Day on September 14th and Submarine-Hoagie-Grinder Day on October 9th. These sandwiches are fraternal triplets. The names were different depending on their origins, but all were initially hearty sandwiches of meat…
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KENTUCKY DERBY: Last-Minute Party

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If you’re not celebrating Cinco de Mayo tomorrow, you’ve got a second option: The Kentucky Derby. It’s not too late to invite a few friends over for cocktails. Smack in the middle of Cocktail Hour is the Kentucky Derby. You can keep it casual, but invite everyone to wear their most festive hats, Kentucky Derby-style.…
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COOKING VIDEO: Make Jalapeño Poppers On The Grill

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  This year is the 20th anniversary of the jalapeño popper, a hot little nugget that enjoys a cold beer. The original poppers were jalapeño chiles stuffed with cheese, battered and deep-fried—a spicy American snack version of the Mexican dish, chiles rellenos (stuffed bell peppers). They were created by McCain Foods for the restaurant/foodservice industry.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Serve Punch To A Crowd

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Punch is a festive and easy way to serve a crowd. Photo courtesy El Jimador.   If you’re expecting a large crowd on Cinco de Mayo, a bowl of punch can make your life easier. It holds a large amount and guests serve themselves, sparing you from the mixologist job. And, guests love a good…
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