TIP OF THE DAY: What To Do With Fortune Cookies

We recently spent a month undergoing a kitchen renovation. We ordered in a lot of Chinese food and ended up with a lot of uneaten fortune cookies. It’s a problem bigger than us: Over the past month, 8,100 people searched Google for “what to do with fortune cookies.” Rather than toss them out, we were…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Those who don’t like broccoli and cauliflower might like it better with Parmesan. Photo courtesy McCormick.com.   The cruciferous vegetables group* is great for you: filling, low in calories, high in fiber and cancer-fighting antioxidants. Nutrition experts want you to eat more cruciferous vegetables: two to three times per week, with a serving size of…
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RECIPE: Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Add herbs to your mashed potatoes. Photo courtesy McCormick.com.   It’s been way below freezing for days in our part of the country. That’s as good an excuse as any to have some primo comfort food—luscious mashed potatoes—with tonight’s grilled chicken. Basic mashed potatoes with butter, salt and pepper become even more delicious with the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: A Soup Bar For Parties Or The Weeknight Dinner Table

How can you make soup the most fun dish of the week? Set up a “soup bar.” It’s similar to a baked potato bar, where bowls of garnishes are laid out so that everyone can customize his or her own soup. The garnishes are what you already have in the kitchen, and a soup bar…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bake A Pie For National Pie Day

January 23rd is National Pie Day (see all the American food holidays). Which pie should you choose for your celebration? The pie-sibilities are endless. The most popular pies, according to a survey* sponsored by the makers of Mrs. Smith’s and Edwards desserts: Apple pie remains the perennial favorite, chosen by 27% of the voters. This…
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