TIP OF THE DAY: Ways To Use Miso Paste

White miso paste, also called mild or sweet miso. Photo © CrumbsAndTales. Try their recipe for carrot, miso and ginger salad dressing.   Almost everyone who has been to a Japanese restaurant has had miso soup. But today’s tip includes other things to do with miso (MEE-zoe). Thanks to the popularity of miso, you can…
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A Recipe For Cinco De Mayo: Menudo, A Hearty Mexican Soup

[1] Menudo, a classic Mexican stew made with tripe, (photo © Daniel Alejandro Jaime Ayala | Unsplash). [2] Chuck roast can be substituted for the tripe (photo © No Recipes). [3] A squeeze of fresh lime adds brightness to the dish (photo © Odin Reyna | Pexels). [4] While tripe is not popular in the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Poached Eggs On Vegetables

Poached eggs atop a medley of sautéed vegetables. Photo courtesy Ellary’s Greens | NYC.   When was the last time a plate of poached eggs looked this tempting? On the brunch menu at Ellary’s Greens in New York City, the chef changes vegetables with the seasons and uses them as a base for poached eggs.…
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RECIPE: Mexican Haystacks With Tortilla Chips

Seeking something fun for Cinco de Mayo? A food haystack uses a starchy base (tortilla chips, saltines, or rice), topped by a protein (beans, grated Cheddar cheese, taco-seasoned meat, and/or a vegetarian meat alternative), and fresh vegetables (shredded lettuce, tomatoes, olives, peppers). It is garnished with condiments (guacamole, sour cream, salsa). Mexican Haystacks are like…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Make Simple Syrup, An Easy Recipe

[1] This cocktail (recipe below) uses homemade lemon-vanilla simple syrup (photo © Nielsen-Massey). [2] Just mix equal parts of sugar and water, plus any flavorings (photo © Zulka Sugar). [3] Simple syrup is the ideal sweetener for iced drinks: It doesn’t need stirring to dissolve (photo © The Wayfarer | NYC). [4] Just as with…
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