RECIPE: Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken Wings

[1] Spicy Thai chicken wings (photo © Spice Market Restaurants). [2] Thai chiles (photo © Anna Nekrashevich | Pexels). [3] Food art: Thai chiles raining down on chicken wings (photo © FinaMill).   According to the National Chicken Council’s 2012 Wing Report, more than 1.25 billion wing portions will be consumed during Super Bowl weekend.…
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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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TIP OF THE DAY: Use Those Carrot Peelings To Make Carrot Oil & Carrot Stock

Says Chef Johnny Gnall: “One of the most important roles a chef can play in a restaurant is that of dumpster diver. Sometimes the scraps you throw away are potential ingredients in other foods. Making use of of them, instead of throwing them into the compost pile, can mean added revenue—as well as some tasty…
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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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