RECIPE: Valentine’s Day Punch

Punch with a punch: Ruby Port. Photo courtesy Sandeman.   If you’re having a Valentine’s Day party and are looking for a special cocktail, the ruby red color and luscious flavor of this Valentine punch, made with ruby port, fit the bill. The recipe was developed for Sandeman Port—whose Ruby Port is a favorite of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 10 Chef’s Tricks To Change Up Your Foods (Part 2)

Cook your cucumbers: They’re even better than when raw. Photo by Monika Szczygiel | SXC.   This is the continuation of “Going Against The Grain: Raw Foods You Should Try Cooking And (Typically) Cooked Foods You Should Try Raw” (here’s Part 1.) 6. Cucumbers… don’t have to be cool! Cucumbers are a terrific, healthy snack,…
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Marcus Samuelsson’s Jalapeño Cornbread Recipe & More Chile Holidays

  [1] Jalapeño cornbread, cut into squares (photo © Bhofack2 | Panther Media). [2] Jalapeño cornbread muffins with Cheddar cheese. Here’s the recipe (photo © Vivacious Gourmet). [3] The best way to de-seed and dice the chile is to first make a vertical cut and remove the seeds and pith (photo © Good Eggs). [4]…
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RECIPE: Eggs In Purgatory, Eggs On Pizza

[1] A great way to have your breakfast eggs…or lunch…or dinner (photo © Pizzeria Otto | Chicago). [2] Grated Parmesan cheese (photo © Microplane).   Want a delicious, hearty pizza for breakfast or brunch? Head to Ortine Cafe in Brooklyn, New York for an Eggs in Purgatory Pizza—two eggs poached atop the pizza, a spicy…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Streusel (Crumble, Crisp) Topping

A crumb or crumble topping—a.k.a. streusel—is a stroke of genius, says chef Johnny Gnall. A few basic ingredients, mashed together by hand and popped into the oven, results in a sweet, rich, crumbly voluptuousness that’s wonderful with any number of sweets. It’s a low fuss, crowd-pleasing dessert topping that can really dress things up. Crumble…
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