TIP OF THE DAY: Hasselback Potatoes

The potato recipe that wins the award for “simple and elegant” is Hasselback potatoes. Simply by making a series of deep parallel cuts along the top of the potatoes, they open into this visually arresting fan. They are also called accordion potatoes or pillbug potatoes (because the segments resemble the shell of the pillbug—yuck!). While…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Sunshine Raspberries

Double Gold raspberries, sold as Sunshine Raspberries by Driscoll’s. Photo courtesy Burpee.   Grocers have the same challenge as other retailers: how to catch the eye of consumers with something new, and get them to spend more money. Seeking to sell more to grocers, browers are always on the prowl for new produce varieties, with…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 7 Uses For Broth Or Stock

Digging in the back of the pantry, we found several cartons of beef, chicken and vegetable broth and stock stock nearing expiration. We grabbed a pencil and created this list of how to use them: Braise & Glaze. Braise meats, glaze vegetables. Any savory recipe that calls for the addition of water can probably be…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bacon Cheese Dogs

Bacon cheese dogs, cousins to the bacon cheeseburger. Photo courtesy Kraft.   Like the hamburger, the hot dog is a sandwich: meat “sandwiched” in bread. It was invented in the U.S. in 1871, when an enterprising Coney Island sausage vendor thought to serve a Frankfurt-style sausage in a roll. The rest is history. Over time,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try Baked Oatmeal

If you love oatmeal—or if porridge isn’t your thing—here’s a new way to try it: baked oatmeal! Simple yet delicious, kids can help measure and stir ingredients. The recipe finishes in the oven while you’re brewing the coffee. Prep time is five minutes, cook time is 40 minutes. Thanks to Driscoll’s and recipe developer and…
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