TIP OF THE DAY: Turn Wrap Sandwiches Into A Cone

[1] A BLT wrap (photo © National Pork Board). If you think you can’t make a traditionalwrap sandwich, roll a cone (photo © Tumaro’s Tortillas).   If you buy your lunch, you may buy wrap sandwiches—easy to eat and fun. But do you make them at home? If you’re still wedded to two slices of…
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MOTHER’S DAY: Stuffed Baked French Toast Recipe

Baked stuffed French toast is a treat for any occasion. Photo courtesy Zabars.com. If your Mother’s Day celebration is a brunch and you’ve already made plans, save this recipe for the next special occasion. Everyone else: Take a close look at this Stuffed French Toast recipe from Andrea Watman, creative director of Zabar’s in New…
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CINCO DE MAYO: Rock The Guac

Make an eye-opening guacamole for Cinco de Mayo: Add small-diced mango to your regular guacamole recipe. It’s a tasty new take on a classic. If you’re concerned that some people won’t like the succulent, sweet accent, just add the mango to the perimeter of the bowl (as a garnish) instead of mixing it in; dippers…
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CINCO DE MAYO: Serve Prickly Pears a.k.a. Cactus Pears

[1] Prickly pears are also called cactus pears: They are the fruits of some varieties of cactus (photo © Mercato). [2] The fruits growing on the cactus (photo © Frankie Lopez | Unsplash). [3] A salad of romaine, fennel, cactus pears, apples, berries and almonds. Here’s the recipe (photo © Andy Boy). [4] You can…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Take It Outside (Entertaining, That Is)

If you have a lovely deck or garden patio, you’ve got a great reason to gather up friends for anything from tea or after-work wine and cheese to a restful lunch or dinner. Since it’s springtime, for either lunch or dinner you can serve a bright, colorful and easy-to-make pasta dish that’s alive with fresh…
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