FOOD FUN: Two-Pasta Mac & Cheese

This mac and cheese recipe uses both wagon wheels and cavatappi instead of elbows (photo courtesy Barilla Foodservice).   At Burtons Grill in Andover, Massachusetts, chef Scott Perry has fun with mac and cheese. It turns everyday mac and cheese into food art. It’s easy to replicate at home. A mix of two pasta shapes.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Buying Vegetables (Who Knew?)

We love little bits of food trivia that help us make better choices. Here are five tidbits from nutrition Madison Linek, RDN, LD, a clinical dietician with Kroger Health (Kroger is America’s largest supermarket chain). Avocado. Some people go by a slight squeeze with the fingers, but you can find the perfectly ripe avocado by…
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Cakes, Gateaux, Tortes, Tortas, & Tarts: The Difference

[1] A torte is a short, dense, single-layer cake. Here’s the recipe for this beauty, a chocolate-pecan torte, which even has its own holiday: August 22nd (photo © All We Eat). [2] An almond coconut torte: one dense layer. The recipe developer called this a cake, which is the broad category. But within the world…
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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK: For The Kitchen

Recently we previewed some new housewares, just arrived on the market. Here are three that have found a permanent place in our home.     1. RITZ HOOK AND HANG TOWELS It’s a simple invention but a very useful one: a kitchen towel with a hook attached, the whole thing going straight into the washing…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 20 Ways To Serve Tortellini

[1] Tortellini alfredo. Here’s the recipe from Damn Delicious. [2] Tortellini antipasto salad. Here’s the recipe from Host The Toast. [3] Tortellini and shrimp skewers. Here’s the recipe from Taste Of Home. [4] Fried tortellini bites with marinara sauce dip. Here’s the recipe from The Cozy Cook.   February 13th is National Tortellini Day. Most…
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