Category: Recipes

TIP OF THE DAY: Lettuce Wraps ~ Wrap It Up

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Lettuce wraps are a Vietnamese specialty, often used as an appetizer or side instead of a main course. But for a light, better-for-you lunch or dinner, we enjoy them as a main. Lettuce wraps are a fun, interactive course for lunch or dinner. You can wrap up any boneless protein in a lettuce leaf; or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: American Bruschetta & Beet Swath

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This beautiful plate from Gardenia restaurant in New York’s Greenwich Village is a composition of grilled mackerel, butternut squash and endive, garnished with baby greens dressed in vinaigrette and a dollop of pesto. But what really stood out to us is what we’ve named “American bruschetta,” a square of crustless white toast, topped with pickled…
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FOOD FUN: Corn Custard & Popcorn

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Before the summer corn fades away, make corn custard—and for fun, serve it with a side of popcorn. It’s not just for Thanksgiving, a traditional time for corn custard (also called corn pudding and corn casserole, even corn soufflé; but the latter should be an airy soufflé, not a custard dish). But by Thanksgiving, fresh…
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