Imitation Crab Salad Recipe Turned Vegan For National Kamaboko Day

If you’re a sushi fan, chances are good that you’ve had surimi, a paste made from fish and turned into products used in U.S. sushi bars where it is called kani (photo #1). It’s also used as an inexpensive substitute for crab in imitation crab salad and elsewhere. American brands are called crab stick, imitation…
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Make One Of These Bread Pudding Recipes For National Bread Pudding Day

What are you doing for National Bread Pudding Day, November 13th? We’ve got recipes for sweet and savory bread pudding, below. First, a note: November 13th is also National Indian Pudding Day. We love Indian pudding, and strongly recommend that you try the recipe. But let’s focus on bread pudding. First, there’s some disagreement about…
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Pumpkin Hand Pies With Salted Caramel Glaze, A Snack Or Dessert Recipe

[1] It’s the season for pumpkin pie. How about hand pies? No need to slice (photos #1 and #3 © Colavita). [2] Be sure you’re using pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling (photo © Good Eggs). [3] When you make a crust with olive oil, always use extra virgin (photo © The Fresh Market |…
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Cajun Mac and Cheese Recipe For Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day

  [1] Cajun mac and cheese with Andouille sausage and Cajun seasoning (photo © DeLallo). [2] Andouille sausage (photo © D’Artagnan). [3] Panko breadcrumbs are our favorite for just about any recipe (photo © Kikkoman).     November 9th is Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day, so how about a Cajun Mac and Cheese recipe?…
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Fig Skewers Recipe With Bacon & Jalapeño For National Fig Week

[1] Scrumptious bites: a medley of flavors and textures (photos #1 and #2 © California Fig Commission). [2] Dried figs are delicious snacking right from the bowl. Enjoy them with a piece of cheese, too. [3] Uncured bacon, free of added sugar and nitrates (photo © Butcher Box). [4] Fontina cheese is made in the…
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