Category: Recipes

TIP OF THE DAY: A New Take On Margaritas For National Margarita Day

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Something different: a Pineapple Cilantro Margarita. Photo and recipe courtesy Sauza Tequila.   Today is George Washington’s birthday. It’s also National Margarita Day. Washington (1732-1799) never had a Margarita: The cocktail wasn’t invented until 1948, as the prevailing story goes (history of the Margarita). But that doesn’t mean you can’t toast to both Washington and…
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WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY: Blue Cheese Salad With Dried Cherries

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Cherries, apples and blue cheese combine in a delicious salad. Photo and recipe courtesy EatWisconsinCheese.com.   George Washington, our first President, was born 280 years ago today. It’s been pretty well documented that he did not, in fact, chop down a cherry tree. But we can still be grateful for the opportunity to enjoy luscious…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Things To Do With Frozen Peas

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Frozen peas are a versatile ingredient. Photo by Claire Freierman | THE NIBBLE   We typically keep a bag of frozen peas in the freezer—not as a substitute ice pack, but to add a burst of color and flavor to just about any savory dish. Many recipes add peas for exactly that reason. But we’ve…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Asian Peanut Sauce

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For both Asian- and Western-style salads, peanut sauce is a delicious dressing. Photo courtesy National Almond Board.   If you enjoy a plate of Asian sesame noodles, that yummy, peanut butter-based sauce is equally versatile as a: Dip for raw vegetables (crudités) Grilled chicken, fish or tofu sauce or dip for skewers Pasta sauce Rice…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ways To Use Peanuts, Especially Flavored Peanuts

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Indian chicken salad with roasted peanuts. Here’s the recipe. Photo courtesy MyRecipes.com.   Peanuts are a New World crop. They are believed to have been domesticated in Bolivia or Paraguay, where the wildest strains still grow. The oldest specimens in Peruvian archeological sites date back some 7,600 years. While American colonists enjoyed a hearty, rich…
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