National Tater Tot Day: The History Of Tots & 10 Tot Recipes

February 2nd is National Tater Tot® Day. Chefs nationwide have been putting their own twists on this American comfort food. At The Eddy in New York City, the potato is blended with bacon prior to frying. The tots are served in a pool of mustard sauce, topped with pickled mustard seed and English pea purée…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Egg Drop Soup

[1] Egg drop soup is known for its strands of eggs, beaten into the hot soup (photos #1 and #2 © Good Eggs | San Francisco). [2] Bottom: A fresh herb garnish—chives/green onion, cilantro or parsley—makes a big difference. Photos courtesy Good Eggs | San Francisco.   Chinese egg drop soup is a very simple…
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RECIPE: Bhaji, Indian-Style Onion Rings & The History Of Onion Rings

[1] A yummy twist for onion ring fans: spiced onion rings with spicy ketchup (photo © Maya Kaimal). [2] Chickpea flour (photo © Quay Naturals). [3] Whole and ground cumin (photo © The Spice House). [4] Turmeric, a relative of ginger, comes from the rhizome (root) of a native Asian plant. It is known for…
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A Football Calzone Recipe For Super Bowl & Other Game Days

What have you planned for the Super Bowl? How about this Football Calzone: layers of pizza crust topped with pepperoni, sauce, and mozzarella. It was created by Beth of HungryHappenings.com for Tablespoon.com, part of Pillsbury. Beth says that it’s “super simple” to make and recommends it as a hearty appetizer. First, you’ll need a Wilton…
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RECIPE: Easy Roasted Spiced Carrots

Love roasted root vegetables? Who doesn’t! Turn a humble bag of carrots into delicious roasted carrots, spiced and fragrant with cinnamon, cumin and ginger. RECIPE: CUMIN-SPICED ROASTED CARROTS Ingredients 1 pound carrots 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground ginger Salt and pepper to taste   Preparation…
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