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From the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel to your lunch box: the Waldorf tuna salad. Photo courtesy of StarKist. Waldorf Salad was created in 1896 by Oscar Tschirky, the maître d’hôtel (dining room manager) of New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Containing only apples, celery and mayonnaise on a bed of lettuce, it was an instant hit. Chopped walnuts were…
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Madeleines are small buttery cakes with a distinctive shell shape. This French delight is named for Mary Magdalen (the French name for Magdalen is Madeleine). Food historians believe that the recipe originated with nuns from a convent once dedicated to her, as nuns traditionally raised money by baking and selling sweets. Many people liken the…
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Looking for grill inspiration beyond burgers and brats? Beautiful, flavorful and fun, homemade pizzas offer a fresh twist on summer grilling. And don’t sweat it—with a few simple steps, grilled pizza can be done in a snap. Whether cooking for vegetarians or steak lovers, there are flavor options for every diet and palate. Here are…
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Here’s the 2008 winner. Will your sandwich recipe bring home the bacon in 2009? Do you make a sandwich so delish, it’s worth $25,000 and a Napa Valley vacation? Then click on over to Mezzetta.com for the contest rules. There are categories for cold, hot, hero and vegetarian sandwiches. Just get your entry in by…
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There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a bowl of lemon sorbet—but there’s a lot of sugar in sorbet. Here’s a recipe, courtesy of Chobani Greek style yogurt (one of our favorite yogurts), that will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you cool without all that refined sugar. This recipe uses lower…
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