TIP OF THE DAY: Spring Panzanella Salad

[1] Spring Panzanella Salad, an Italian classic (photos #1 and #2 © Tending The Table | California Olive Ranch). [2] Close-up on the salad. [3] Radicchio (this variety is Trevisol; photo © Good Eggs). [3] Arbequina EVOO (photo © California Olive Ranch).   We love all kinds of bread, and that includes biscuits, pizza crusts,…
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RECIPE: Chicken Thighs with Polenta

[1] Braised chicken thighs atop creamy polenta (photo © Good Eggs). [2] Large chicken thighs (photo © Good Eggs) [3] Use a braising dish or a casserole dish. A Dutch oven also works (photo of casserole dish © Lodge Cast Iron). [4] A wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano, ready to grate (photo © YinYang iStock Photo).  …
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TIP OF THE DAY: Polenta For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Polenta, made from ground cornmeal, is a porridge that dates to ancient times. It is gluten free, although not a whole grain*. This traditional Italian cornmeal style originated in Umbria in northern Italy, where it was a simple, hearty peasant food. In the U.S. and U.K., cooked polenta is known as as cornmeal mush. Polenta…
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FOOD FUN: Panko-Coated Oven Fried Vegetables, A Yummy Recipe

[1] Vicia’s chicken-fried white asparagus, served with pickled ramp chicken sauce and whey onions (photo © Vicia Restaurant | St. Louis). [2] Vicia’s chicken-fried carrots with whipped feta aïoli (photo © Vicia Restaurant | St. Louis). [3] Panko bread “flakes,” not crumbs (photo by Kndynt2099 is licensed under CC BY-NC 2). [4] Panko bread crumbs.…
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RECIPE: Easy Tiramisu & Lemon “Tiramisu”

March 21st is National Tiramisu Day. Tiramisu is such a popular restaurant dessert, yet few people make it at home. It’s less work than an apple pie! In addition to classic tiramisu, we have a variation for people who don’t like coffee: a lemon tiramisu, below. Check out the history of tiramisu.     RECIPE…
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