RECIPE: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

[1] Sink your teeth into this chocolate peanut butter cheesecake (photo © Plugra). [2] Use your favorite creamy peanut butter (photo © Jif). [3] The better the chocolate you use, the better-tasting the outcome will be (photo © Nothin’ But Foods).   National Peanut Butter Day is January 24th. We’ve had many flavors of cheesecake…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Posole, A Mexican Stew That Sticks To Your Ribs

On a freezing day like today, cook something that will stick to your ribs. One option is the Mexican dish, posole (also spelled pozole). While Americans eat lots of burritos, enchiladas, tacos and tostadas, not many outside the Southwest are familiar with posole, a dish made from hominy. Posole means “hominy” in the Nahuatl language…
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RECIPE: Jean-George’s Fried Eggs

[1] Fried extras with extra dazzle from Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. [2] Spring onions, not to be confused with green onions, a.k.a. scallions (photo courtesy Good Eggs).   How does the great Chef Jean-George Vongerichten enjoy his fried eggs? With asparagus, bacon and crisp croutons. He recipe is quite simple. Since asparagus isn’t in season, feel…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Re-Envision Your Favorite Salad (We Picked Greek Salad)

It’s the month of good eating resolutions. One of the easiest to follow: add more salads. Whether it’s a main salad or a side salad, just avoid creamy dressings, stick to vinaigrettes, and you’re set. One of our favorites is a Greek Salad, so here are some ways to approach it—and get creative ideas for…
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RECIPE: Beet & Goat Cheese Appetizer Bites

[1] Beet and goat cheese with a twist: garlic couscous (photo courtesy Chef Adrianne). [2] Pearl couscous, also called Israeli couscous (photo courtesy The Fitchen, which uses it in this couscous, spinach and mushroom recipe). [3] Vermont Creamery’s crumbled goat cheese saves time (photo courtesy Vermont Creamery).   Beets and goat cheese are one of…
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