National Baked Alaska Day & The Original Baked Alaska Recipe

[1] A dramatic beauty (photo © The Ocean Aire). [2] Brandy, rum, or other alcohol is lit in a small cup or spoon and poured over the Baked Alaska (photo © J F Restaurants). [3] The dessert is just as beautiful without flames (photo © Monkey Business | Dreamstime). [4] You can use any flavors…
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The Recipe For A Pickle Bouquet & All The Pickle Holidays

We tried to get a pickle bouquet kit from Grillo’s; the kit was supposed to be available on their merch website from January 28th and delivered before Valentine’s Day. Instead, a notice that “This product is unavailable” greeted us. Does that mean it’s sold out? A factory delay? Whatever; the page lists the contents, so…
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Yakisoba Japanese Noodles x Hot Dog Rolls: A Noodle Sandwich

[1] It’s not difficult to make yakisoba-pan at home. The recipe is below (photos #2 and #7 © Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog). [2] Check out the innovative variations on the basic recipe (photo © Flavor & The Menu). [3] Japanese milk bread. Here’s a recipe from heirloom grain grower Anson Mills (photo © Anson…
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Coffee Cheesecake Recipe With Chocolate Ganache For National Coffee Break Day

January 20th is National Coffee Break Day. How about a luxurious piece of coffee cheesecake to go with that cup of joe? This recipe has an Oreo cookie crust and is topped with a silky, rich chocolate ganache. You can personalize it with the crust of your choice. We happened to have a supply of…
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Top Pick Of The Week: Well Market Unsalted Mixed Nuts

[1] You can fill a jar of mixed nuts with honey or agave to create an instant dessert topping (photo © Elena Schweitzer | Panther Media). [2] Well Market jar goes here (photo © CVS). [3] Rainbow trout with sliced almonds. Sautéed fish amandine—spelled almondine in English—is a classic French preparation (photo © Bar Boulud…
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