RECIPE: Raw Kale Salad

Something different: kale salad. Photo courtesy Galli Restaurant | New York City.   You may have enjoyed a plate of sautéed kale, but how about a raw kale salad? It’s new, different and full of antioxidants and fiber. And there are different varieties beyond the curly kale found in supermarkets. See the different types of…
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RECIPE: Grilled Fingerling Potatoes

Fingerling potatoes are perhaps the most elegant spud you can serve. Photo courtesy PotatoGoodness.com.   If you like grilled potatoes, try these elegant grilled fingerlings with “spud rub” dip. Use the spud rub to season the potatoes and anything else you’re grilling; then stir it into the dipping sauce and serve the grilled fingerlings on…
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RECIPE: Mango Caprese & Other Caprese Salad Variations

Mango caprese salad. Photo courtesy Murray’s Cheese Bar | New York City.   So many people we know—ourselves included—are fans of the Caprese salad. So simple but so delicious, the salad comprises slices of tomato and mozzarella with fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It’s named after the Italian island of Capri, where it…
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RECIPE: Beer Barbecue Sauce

Add beer to your homemade barbecue sauce. Photo by EasyBuy4U | IST.   Spell it barbecue, barbeque or BBQ: May is National Barbecue Month. Here’s a delicious homemade beer barbecue sauce from Samuel Adams. You don’t have to be a beer drinker to enjoy it: The malt and hops provide a subtle lift in flavor…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Recipes For National Strawberries & Cream Day

[1] The type of cream is up to you. Photo © Jacek Kadaj | Fotolia. [2] Larger strawberries can be found in markets right now (photo © California Strawberries).   May 21st is National Strawberries And Cream Day, a classic English dessert. The ingredients are as simple as can be. And if you use just…
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