RECIPE: For Valentine’s Day, A Cherry Pomegranate Mojito

A ruby red Mojito for Valentine’s Day. Photo courtesy Benihana.   We’re starting our Valentine’s Day countdown with a twist on the classic Mojito, in ruby red. The recipe was developed by Benihana as part of its February “romantic cocktail” menu. CHERRY POMEGRANATE MOJITO RECIPE Ingredients For One Drink 4 lime wedges 8 mint leaves…
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RECIPES: Pork Fajitas With Apple Salsa & National Fajita Day

[1] Pork fajitas with homemade apple salsa (photo and recipe © U.S. Apple Association). [2] Fajitas are typically made in a skillet, but there’s a sheet pan recipe under the next photo (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Shrimp fajitas, made on a sheet pan. Here’s the recipe from Le Creme de la Crumb (photo ©…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Emulsify Salad Dressing & Champagne Vinaigrette Recipe

Chef Johnny Gnall shares a professional tip for making the best salad dressings: Emulsify them! The oil and vinegar won’t separate—at least, not for a while. “A velvety, fully emulsified dressing can really make a big difference when it comes to presenting a salad,” says Chef Johnny. “Its creamy texture and body cling better to…
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Healthy Onion Dip Recipe

Editor’s Note: The producer of the video has removed it from circulation. But you can use the ideas below to make a delicious dip. Have you planned your Super Bowl menu yet? Are you looking for healthy options? In the chips-and-dips department, we save on fats with Popchips potato chips and go for the more…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try Some Napa Cabbage In Your Recipes

In the course of our New Year’s resolution to eat a low-calorie, fiber-packed salad twice a day, we’ve been scouring produce departments for variety. As an alternative to red cabbage, we’ve been buying napa cabbage, originally from China and a common ingredient in Chinese recipes. Even if you don’t like cabbage, try it: Napa cabbage…
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