TIP OF THE DAY: Caramelized Onions

One of our favorite homemade condiments is caramelized onions. They make an ordinary sandwich a gourmet treat; they’re a plate garnish for everything from eggs and luncheon salads to dinner meats. And they’re so easy to make and keep until you need them. Cut two large onions into 1/2-inch-thick slices and sprinkle with salt and…
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RECIPES: Grape Expectations

Summer is the season for juicy California grapes. Here are three recipes that promise to be popular with your friends and family this weekend: Asian Chicken Salad Frozen Black Grape Margarita Whole Grilled Fish With Minted Grape Relish   We bet you’ll relish them all! Find more chicken recipes. Find more cocktail recipes (including more…
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RECIPES: Celebrate National Panini Month

Cheese producer Sargento has declared August National Panini Month. It’s National Sandwich Month, so why shouldn’t panini, Italian sandwiches, share the glory? To celebrate, we’re bringing you eight delicious recipes, courtesy of Sargento and Chef Jason Denton. If you don’t have a panini maker, you can use an electric countertop grill or a gas grill.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Watermelon Martini

It’s watermelon season for just a short while longer, so get out that cocktail shaker for some watermelon drinks! Combine one part vodka (or citrus vodka) to 1-1/2 parts puréed watermelon. Shake the ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnished with a sprig of mint. For a quicker cocktail, we keep…
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