FOOD FUN: Watermelon Bloody Mary With Lots Of Garnishes & Fish Sauce

This Watermelon Bloody Mary is “the perfect balance of spicy and sweet,” says the National Watermelon Promotion Board, which developed the recipe. “Don’t let the fish sauce deter you—it gives this drink just the right kick.” If you don’t have fish sauce, a key condiment in Asian countries, substitute Worcestershire sauce*, which itself is a…
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Make Limeade: Blueberry, Cherry, Mint, Or Other Favorite Flavor

[1] Mint limeade (photo © Pasta Eater | NYC). [2] Cherry limeade, made with fresh cherries. The recipe is below Stemilt. [3] Add a scoop of cherry, lemon, or lime sorbet to make a float (photo © The Nibble). [4] Classic limeade (photo © Le Coucou NYC | Starr Restaurant Group). [5] Blueberry limeade. You…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Plate Rim Garnishes, Plus Dipping Waffles For National Waffle Day

  This article is ostensibly about rim garnishes for bowls or plates with enough of a rim to garnish. But in honor of International Waffle Day on March 25th, and National Waffle Day on August 24th, we’re featuring a mini dipping waffle along with the more logical rim candidates. There’s no need to wait for…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Dessert Waffles For National Waffle Day

[1] Caramel pecan waffle sundae (photo © St. Pierre Bakery). [2] Deluxe dessert waffle plate (photo © Screme Gelato). [3] Fudge waffles; the recipe is below (photo © King Arthur Flour). [4] Chocolate sauce for the fudge waffles; the recipe is below (photo © King Arthur Flour). [5] You can use the chocolate sauce to…
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RECIPE: BLT Pasta For National BLT Day

August 22nd is National BLT Day; April is National BLT Month. We’ve applied the BLT concept to foods beyond sandwiches—from cocktails to guacamole. See the recipes below. Thanks to DeLallo, we’ve now tried it with a bowl of fusilli col buco*. We’ve had it both as hot pasta and as a room temperature BLT Fusilli…
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