Oysters Rockefeller History & Recipe For National Oysters Rockefeller Day

[1] Many Oysters Rockefeller recipes look something like this: lots of bread crumbs, some spinach and a bacon garnish. Here’s the recipe from Tide & Thyme (photo © Tide & Thyme). [2] Some recipes add bacon and Mornay sauce, a cheese sauce variation of béchamel (photo © Arch Rock Fish). [3] Oysters Rockefeller at Bonefish…
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Brighten Up Winter Meals With This Grape Salsa Recipe

[1] Start with grape salsa and bruschetta, with wine and beer, as a snack or a first course (photos #1 and #3 © California Table Grape Commission). [2] Another savory appetizer/first course: goat cheese cheesecake. What’s missing? The grape salsa! Here’s the recipe from Love And Olive Oil. [3] Move on to the mains; here,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Balsamic Glaze Uses & Recipe

If you reduce balsamic vinegar into a syrup, you get balsamic glaze: a luscious condiment for drizzling over savory or sweet dishes. If you haven’t had it, we promise: You’ll be converted. With its complex flavors—sweet, sour, fruity—at its simplest use it can enhance anything grilled or roasted, including panini and other grilled sandwiches. It’s…
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ELVIS RECIPE: Graceland Cupcakes

Elvis would be 82 today; “The King” was born January 8, 1935. While Elvis Presley is not exactly known for being a foodie, we, along with millions of fans worldwide, like to celebrate his birthday with a few hours of Elvis tunes and his favorite snack food: a fried sandwich filled with peanut butter, sliced…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Winter Panzanella Salad (Bread Salad)

[1] Bright colors in a winter panzanella. Here’s the recipe from Food 53. [2] With squash and sage from Good Eggs. [3] “Ham on rye” bread salad recipe from Betty Crocker. [4] Winter Panzanella Salad With Squash & Brussels Sprouts from Hot Bread Kitchen. [5] Winter “panzanella crostini” at The Tuck Room | NYC.  …
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