Category: Great Food

TIP OF THE DAY: Cook Frozen Steaks

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A tip just heard on the Today Show: A Cook’s Illustrated taste test on cooking frozen versus thawed steaks. Conventional wisdom is that frozen meat should be thawed before cooking. But when testing frozen versus thawed strip steaks on the grill, the Cook’s Illustrated test showed that, while they took longer to cook, the frozen…
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RECIPE: Grilled Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

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[1] A grilled portabella entrée, stuffed with bacon, onions, potatoes, cheese and prosciutto. The recipe is below (Abacus Photo). [2] Portabella mushrooms can be four to six inches across (photo © Mushroom Council | Facebook).   For a meaty vegetarian entrée, stuff a grilled portabella mushroom, a large, “meaty” mushroom. The stuffing can be simple,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Buy Silly Kitchen Gadgets

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A special gadget slices grapes in half. A better gadget: a sharp knife and a cutting board. Photo courtesy OXO.   We have the greatest respect for OXO Good Grips. They, and other manufacturers, produce kitchen gadgets that make food preparation easier. But some work better than others. We had great hopes for the mango…
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S’mores Pie, Ice Cream Cake & More For National S’mores Day

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[1] A no-bake s’mores pie (photo © Brown Eyed Baker). [2] For a change, substitute pound cake for the graham cracker s’mores crust (photo © American Egg Board). [3] These mini-marshmallows are vegan and absolutely delicious (photo © Dandies). [4] The recipe calls for chocolate ice cream, but you don’t have to use plain chocolate.…
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