RECIPE: Hearty Clam Chowder For National New England Clam Chowder Day

[1] Toss the ingredients in an Instant Pot; in about 20 minutes you have a hearty soup for a lunch or dinner main, for for a first course (photo © Idaho Potato Commission). [2] How about omega-3-rich salmon instead of clams? Here’s the recipe from Whole Foods (photo © Whole Foods). [3] Oyster crackers, available…
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RECIPE: Mandarin Chicken Salad (A.K.A. Asian Chicken Salad, Chinese Chicken Salad)

[1] This Mandarin Chicken Salad has a bed of crunchy shredded cabbage (cole slaw mix). The mandarins are the Satsuma variety. The Mandarin group also includes clementines, satsumas, tangelos, tangerines) and branded versions like Cuties and Halos. Here are the differences (photo © Good Eggs). [2] Here’s how Cheesecake Factory molds the SkinnyLicious Asian Chicken…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bake With Olive Oil Instead Of Butter

[1] Olive oil cake. Here’s the recipe from Lucero Olive Oil. [2] This charming polenta (cornmeal) olive oil cake is packed with grapes. Here’s the recipe from Cake Keeper Cakes | Amazon. [3] How about a chocolate cake? Here’s the recipe from Smitten Kitchen. [4] Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins with olive oil. Here’s the recipe…
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