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From the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel to your lunch box: the Waldorf tuna salad. Photo courtesy of StarKist. Waldorf Salad was created in 1896 by Oscar Tschirky, the maître d’hôtel (dining room manager) of New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Containing only apples, celery and mayonnaise on a bed of lettuce, it was an instant hit. Chopped walnuts were…
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Madeleines are small buttery cakes with a distinctive shell shape. This French delight is named for Mary Magdalen (the French name for Magdalen is Madeleine). Food historians believe that the recipe originated with nuns from a convent once dedicated to her, as nuns traditionally raised money by baking and selling sweets. Many people liken the…
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Looking for grill inspiration beyond burgers and brats? Beautiful, flavorful and fun, homemade pizzas offer a fresh twist on summer grilling. And don’t sweat it—with a few simple steps, grilled pizza can be done in a snap. Whether cooking for vegetarians or steak lovers, there are flavor options for every diet and palate. Here are…
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