Tip of the Day: Goat Cheese Caprese Salad

Mozzarella, tomato and basil, the classic “Caprese salad” (named after the Italian island of Capri) is a popular first course. For a change, substitute goat cheese. Its creaminess pairs beautifully with the sweet acidity of tomatoes. For a beautiful dish: Slice circles from a log of goat cheese. Plate with sliced heirloom tomatoes and fresh…
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RECIPE: Waldorf Tuna Salad

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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RECIPE: Orange Madeleines & More

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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