Category: Recipes

FOOD HOLIDAY: National Hot Dog Day

Posted on by thenibble

The Cubano Dog, adapted from the Cuban Sandwich. Photo courtesy Lightlife.   June 23rd is National Hot Dog Day, and we’ve got a new hot dog recipe: the Cubano Dog. It’s a riff on the Cubano (Cuban) Sandwich, a variation of ham and cheese made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, sliced dill pickles and…
Continue reading “FOOD HOLIDAY: National Hot Dog Day” →

RECIPE: Spicy Pineapple Cocktail With A Special Garnish

Posted on by thenibble

A spicy pineapple-tequila cocktail with chile liqueur. Photo courtesy Butter & Scotch | Brooklyn.   At our request, mixologist Allison Kave of Butter & Scotch in Brooklyn sent us the recipe for her Grilled Pineapple Cocktail. The cocktail itself isn’t grilled, but the garnishes are. Allison uses a mix of tequila and mezcal, plus Ancho…
Continue reading “RECIPE: Spicy Pineapple Cocktail With A Special Garnish” →

A Recipe For Pasta & Sardines, Pasta Con Sarde

Posted on by thenibble

Spaghetti with sardines is an Italian classic (photo © Taste.com.au).   Pasta with sardines is a popular Italian dish. Pasta con sarde has been called the national dish of Italy. It is often served with capers, red pepper flakes and bread crumbs. The sardines are laden with heart-healthy omega-3s; and if you use a whole…
Continue reading “A Recipe For Pasta & Sardines, Pasta Con Sarde” →

TIP OF THE DAY: Serve Food In A Martini Glass

Posted on by thenibble

A Caprese salad, made with cherry tomatoes and bocconcini.* Photo courtesy Inspire, Design and Create. Here’s the recipe.   If you own Martini glasses but don’t use them often enough to justify the space, send them from the bar to the kitchen. When they come out, filled with food instead of drink, family and friends…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Serve Food In A Martini Glass” →

TIP OF THE DAY: Decorate Your Ice Cream Cones

Posted on by thenibble

Decorate your ice cream cones with a topping and whipped cream. Photo courtesy Quest Nutrition.   Another tip for National Ice Cream Month: cones with toppings! Those who buy cones at a scoop shops know the joy of selecting toppings (and chagrin that you want more than will fit on a scoop of ice cream).…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Decorate Your Ice Cream Cones” →