TIP OF THE DAY: Keeping Nuts Fresh

Nuts are full of heart-healthy nut oil. But whether in the nut or in a bottle of oil, nut oils turn rancid more quickly than other oils. If you don’t plan to use the nuts within a couple of months, store them in resealable plastic bags in the refrigerator or freezer. The fridge will extend…
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COOKING VIDEO: Spring Soup With Spring Herbs

  If you enjoy soup as comfort food, here’s a lovely and easy seasonal recipe, made with an abundance of spring herbs. The base is familiar—potatoes, onions and broth—but the quantity of fresh herbs makes it a completely different experience. The British chef provides both gram and ounce equivalents. Note that the products called double…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Perfect Brownie Edge

You can get clean brownie edges like this.Photo courtesy Incredibly Edible Cookie Co.   How can you get a perfect edge on your brownies—a crisp edge with no crumbs? Here’s the secret from Lauren Braun Costello, author of The Competent Cook, which is packed with information and tips: Freeze the brownies for an hour before…
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NEWS: Apple Health Benefits

There’s truth in the adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” You can boost your immunity with apples—including apple products such as 100% apple juice, cider and apple sauce. According to the U.S. Apple Association, recent research suggests that apples might be the key to achieving a stronger immune system and better gut…
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RECIPE: Greek Pizza

Pizza with Greek toppings: Greek-Italianfusion cuisine. Photo courtesy zpizza.   Although Pizza was founded in Laguna Beach, California, we’re lucky enough to have two zPizzas here in New York City (three, if you count the one in JFK Airport). zPizza is all about natural, quality ingredients. Their crusts are made from organic wheat flour and…
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