TIP OF THE DAY: Chai Hot Chocolate

If you like chai and hot chocolate, try this “fusion” recipe from San Francisco chocolatier Michael Recchiuti: 1. Grate 2 ounces of a quality chocolate bar in the 40% to 50% cacao range. 2. Brew 3 ounces of chai tea for 5 minutes in a cup of boiling water. Strain into a quart vessel, pressing…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Our Daily Truffle

  Black truffle butter and white truffle butter on bread: a heavenly snack! Photo by Melody Lan | THE NIBBLE. Another way to enjoy truffles for the holidays—and every day of the year—is with truffle butter. D’Artagnan’s truffle butter is our favorite little indulgence. For the price of a cocktail, you can have a three-ounce…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Truffle Peelings = Truffle Bargains

Truffle season is upon us, and black winter truffles will be coming into the market soon. If you’re jonesing for the heady aroma and taste of black truffles, but going out for a plate of truffled pasta isn’t an affordable fix, look for a jar of truffle peelings and make your own special dinner entrée…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Stuffing Omelet With Leftovers

  What should you do with your leftover stuffing? Make a delicious omelet or cheese omelet for breakfast! 1. Beat two eggs and melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a nonstick pan. 2. Add the eggs and let them set; then add 1/3 cup stuffing and a slice of cheese (we like fresh mozzarella) to one…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Glamorous Garnishing, Up Your Game In Food Garnishes

A bowl of tomato soup garnished with crab-meat, fresh basil, shredded Grana Padano cheese and snipped chives (photo © Wisconsin Dairy)..   Remember when a garnish meant parsley? Today, part of the creativity in cooking is the choice of edible garniture. Just a bit of glamorous garnishing makes any plate look better. Try whole or…
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