Category: Recipes

Bruschetta & Crostini: The Difference & Recipes

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Bruschetta and crostini are popular hors d’oeuvres that are easy to make. They also can be served as a first course or a light meal, with salad and/or soup.     BRUSCHETTA VS. CROSTINI: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? The answer, in brief, is the size of the slice, plus grilling versus toasting. Bruschetta (three or four…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY RECIPE: Ombre Three-Tiered Green Layer Cake

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[1] Three shades of green for St. Patrick’s Day (photos #1 and#2 © McCormick). [2] Green food color does the trick. [3] Themed sprinkles make any cake or cupcake more festive. Find these on Amazon (photo © Man Vs. Cakes).   We love this festive cake from McCormick. It’s an ombre cake: Ombre is the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Versatile Sautéed Apples

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Sauteed apples: simple to make for every meal. Photo by Martia Punts | Dreamstime.   Sauteed apples couldn’t be easier to make—just brown them in butter. They add a lift to any meal: Breakfast: As a topping for pancakes, waffles or porridge Lunch: For “apple pie yogurt,” with plain or flavored yogurt and optional granola,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Granola Ice Cream Sandwich

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A new take on the ice cream sandwich. Photo courtesy Thrive ice cream.   Since we’re missing an hour of sleep due to Daylight Savings Time, today’s tip is short and sweet: Make granola ice cream sandwiches. The idea was inspired by this photo from Thrive Frozen Nutrition ice cream.. It substitutes healthier granola for…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Make Peanut Clusters For National Peanut Cluster Day

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March 8th is National Peanut Cluster Day. There is no documentation on the first appearance of the peanut cluster, but we know a few things, and below the peanut cluster history is an easy recipe to make your own. You’ll be delighted to bite into one with a cup of coffee, bring some as a…
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