TIP OF THE DAY: Russian Iced Coffee

[1] In a tall glass or a short one, iced coffee lovers will get a kick from this drink (photo © DeLonghi).   For years, we’ve enjoyed Black Russians and White Russians, two venerable vodka-based cocktails. The Black Russian, invented in 1949, combines vodka and coffee liqueur; the subsequent addition of cream created a White…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Boil Lobster—Grill It!

Grill, don’t boil. Photo courtesy ILoveBlueSea.com.   David Chang is a well-known New York chef and restaurateur, founder of the Momofuku restaurant group. He wants you to enjoy lobster that’s more tender. So don’t boil the lobster, he advises in an article from GQ, which the magazine shared with us. “I’ve sent thousands of lobsters…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 5 Ways To Use Chiles

Grilled chiles can be served plain, or in this Chiles Nogada (walnut sauce) recipe from Pom Wonderful. Photo courtesy Pom Wonderful.   In addition to shrimp on the barbie, how about some chiles? Here are 5 tips for using chiles from Chef Rick Bayless’ Frontera Grill: Jalapeño Chiles. Jalapeños are found in practically every market…
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Grilled Grapes Recipe With Burrata Cheese

Here’s something we’d never have thought of, and we’re grateful to the folks at GQ for sending us the recipe. It’s a showstopping appetizer or cheese course that takes literally one minute to cook: red grapes with burrata cheese. Developed by chef Jeff Mahin, the dish has become a staple at his Stella Barra Pizzerias…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Party With Veggie Sandwiches

Pile grilled veggies onto a sandwich. Photo courtesy Philadelphia Cream Cheese.   Why wait for Meatless Mondays to have a great veggie sandwich? Every healthcare professional advises eating less animal protein and more vegetables and grains. And of course, eating less meat is far better for the environment. So start by switching some of your…
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