TIP OF THE DAY: Composed Salad

A composed salad (salade composée in French) is not tossed. Rather, the dish is brought to the table with the ingredients arranged separately (and artistically) on individual serving plates, with a ramekin of dressing. The diner can take a forkful of whatever ingredients he or she wishes. In this recipe from Cookie and Kate for…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Gazpacho Sandwich

A “gazpacho sandwich.” Photo © Fruttadi | Avocados From Mexico.   Unless you’re a vegetarian, a “salad sandwich”—dressed salad on toast—might not sound as appealing as other options. But call it a “gazpacho sandwich,” and ears perk up. So today’s tip is: Create a refreshing summer sandwich or snack by chopping up your favorite salad…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Roasted Corn Guacamole

Even if you think your guacamole recipe is the best, there are so many guac lovers tweaking the basic recipe that you need to keep tasting! Now that it’s corn season, Top Chef Master and America’s best-known master of Mexican cuisine, Chef Rick Bayless, has put a new spin on guacamole. His special ingredients: grilled…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Tartlet With Matching Sorbet

Thanks to the enthusiastic response to yesterday’s easy, light summer dessert, the Pavlova, here‘s another idea. It was inspired by a dessert we saw at Chocolate Lab restaurant in San Francisco: Serve a fresh fruit tartlet with a matching sorbet. Here are the easy steps: Choose a pairing theme (mango, raspberry, strawberry or other fruit…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Corn On The Cob Toppings

You can trade the butter for healthful olive oil. Photo courtesy CornTater.com.   If you’re like most people, you spread butter on corn on the cob. It’s a tradition. But traditions can be updated. If you like butter, consider adding flavor with a compound butter: chipotle butter, herb butter and numerous others (recipes). What if…
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