Biscuit Pot Pie: When Pot Pie Isn’t Always A Pie

Pot pie (also spelled potpie) is a favorite American comfort food. But the name is misappropriated. Originally, “pot pie” referred to a crustless mixture of meat pie ingredients and noodles, stewed in a pot on the stove top. Over time, the term became used to designate a meat pie with conventional crusts, baked in the…
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RECIPE: Beet Tartare

Deep red beets are a natural for Valentine’s Day. In fact, our heart beets for them. Top chefs agree. Here’s a recipe from one of our favorite Top Chef finalists, Fabio Viviani. Among his other pursuits, Chef Fabio serves as the brand ambassador for Bertolli Olive Oil (which happens to be the world’s number one…
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RECIPE: Beet Mashed Potatoes

Beets and mashed potatoes are a delicious side with any protein, and a perfect color for Valentine’s Day. At any time of year, this lavish mash recipe is sure to impress. It’s easy to prepare when you use packaged baby beets, typically found shrink-wrapped in the produce department. This recipe is courtesy Love Beets. Find…
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FOOD FUN: Valentine Ice Cream Pops

We were inspired by these ice cream pops from La Chocolate in Melbourne, Australia to make our own. You can also dip frozen bananas. We were unable to find uncoated ice cream bars, and were just as happy to use uncoated frozen yogurt bars. However, you can just as easily purchase chocolate-coated ice cream bars…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 28 Fondue Recipes For National Fondue Month

[1] Dip anything you like, including chicken cubes or meatballs (photo © Dairy Max). [2] You don’t need a fondue pot. You can make cheese or chocolate fondue in a skillet or a sauce pan. Here’s the recipe (photo © La Brea Bakery). [3] You can serve cheese fondue with boiled potatoes or other vegetables.…
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