Grits Are Not Just A Side At Breakfast (& More About Grits)

[1] Yellow grits from Anson Mills—the best grits we’ve ever had (photos #1, #2 and #4 © Anson Mills). [2] White grits are milder-tasting. The yellow variety has a stronger taste and a gentle hint of sweetness. [3] Cheese grits (also called cheesy grits) with spinach and a fried egg. Here’s the recipe from The…
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RECIPE: Barbecue Sauce Secrets Revealed

It’s easy to make your own barbecue sauce. Photo by Eddie Berman | IST.   If you want a balsamic vinaigrette, mix two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar with three tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt. It’s that simple: You don’t have to spend $5.00 on a bottle of salad dressing. If you…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Aïoli Recipe, Garlic-Flavored Mayonnaise

[1] Store-bought or homemade, aïoli, garlic mayonnaise, is a treat (photo © Viktor | Fotolia). [2] Pink garlic, originally from France and now grown elsewhere, is sweeter and milder than white garlic, and also keeps much longer (photo © South African Garlic Growers Association).   Last week we published easy asparagus recipes, suggesting an aïoli…
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RECIPE: Sweet Pea Deviled Eggs

For all the deviled egg fans out there: Here‘s a springtime recipe for Sweet Pea Deviled Eggs from Del Monte. You can use cooked fresh spring peas in season (now!), or can use canned peas year-round. This recipe also works for St. Patrick’s Day and other green-theme occasions. Substituting peas and avocado for half of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Recipes For Leftover Pasta

We made one box too many of pasta last night, thinking our guests would eat as much as we did. Now, what to do with all that leftover pasta? If it hasn’t been sauced, there’s got lots of flexibility. Whether you have long form pasta (fettuccini, spaghetti, etc.) or short forms (elbows, penne, rigatoni, etc.),…
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