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Sophisticated diners in the U.S.—and many people in Europe—have long finished dinner with a cheese course and small salad, instead of a sweet dessert. How about a twist: fried cheese with salad on top—or underneath? There are many fried cheese recipes; today’s is a Sicilian specialty. Caciocavallo, which means “cheese on horseback,” is a cheese…
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There are many different types of salsa, but our favorite is the finely chopped fresh salsa called pica de gallo. Pico de gallo, pronounced PEE-coh-deh-GAH-yo, is Spanish for “rooster’s beak.” How did it get that name? It once was eaten between the thumb and finger in a way that resembled a pecking rooster. (Salsa as…
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For your grilling pleasure, here’s an alternative to burgers and other red meat from Williams-Sonoma Kitchen. Food on a stick is great fun for kids, and the entire family can help prepare this simple kabob recipe. Children can skewer the meat, which cooks in minutes on a grill or indoor George Foreman-type grill. Then everyone…
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Bruschetta and crostini are two of our favorite nibbles to serve with cocktails, wine or beer. Both are Italian traditions, and can be made from scratch or topped with leftover cheese, meat, seafood and/or vegetables. Bruschetta can be made indoors or on the grill. Crostini, which are smaller and can fall through the grill grate,…
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May is National Burger Month. We usually default to our list of 35+ burger recipes—at least one variation for every day of the month. But we’re calling out this Grilled Avocado BLT Burger from the California Avocado Commission, because it has all of our favorite “essential” toppings. Our idea of burger heaven includes avocado, bacon,…
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