NEW YEAR’S RECIPE: Hoppin’ John

Hoppin’ John: a Southern New Year’s Eve tradition for good luck. Photo courtesy Friedas.com.   In long-standing traditions, people the world over eat certain foods to ring in the New Year. We’re aiming to fix a New Year’s Eve dinner with all of them. Here are the foods that hopefully bring health and prosperity in…
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Candied Lemon Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Start the new year with a new cookie recipe. Photo courtesy GoBoldWithButter.com.   Whether for dessert on New Year’s Eve or a special snack on New Year’s Day, we like to start the new year with a new cookie recipe—something different and exciting that we never get around to during the year, something perhaps a…
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RECIPE: Fingerling Potatoes In Mushroom Sauce

Rich in flavor and texture: a delicious potato-mushroom casserole. Photo courtesy PotatoGoodness.com.   Are you making a special New Year’s Eve dinner? This dressed up fingerling potato dish in a rich wild mushroom sauce is a festive side. Plus, it’s an easy, one-skillet dish. It’s from the United States Potato Association, which has many more…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Blood Oranges Are In Season

In the produce world, few things are more memorable than a good blood orange. The emphasis is on “good,” of course: Some farmers grow delicious fruit, others grow less-than-tasty fruit to meet the so-called demands of the marketplace for lower price points. (Honestly, though: Who wouldn’t willingly pay more for an orange or an apple…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Leftovers Pot Pie

Cut the air vents on the crust with star-shaped cookie cutters. Photo courtesy Betty Crocker.   Last month, chef Johnny Gnall suggested creative ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers. Today, he does the same with Christmas leftovers. If you have questions or suggestions for tips, email Chef Johnny. This past Thanksgiving, I got creative and turned…
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