Easy Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe With Irish Whiskey

[1] Homemade peanut brittle (photo © Janet Hudson | Wikipedia). [2] Try not to eat all the peanuts out of the bowl (photo © J. Irkaejc | Panther Media). [3] Sip some Irish whiskey with your brittle (photos #3 and #4 © Slane Irish Whiskey). [4] Or, add some whiskey to hot or iced coffee…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Granola Ice Cream Sandwich

A new take on the ice cream sandwich. Photo courtesy Thrive ice cream.   Since we’re missing an hour of sleep due to Daylight Savings Time, today’s tip is short and sweet: Make granola ice cream sandwiches. The idea was inspired by this photo from Thrive Frozen Nutrition ice cream.. It substitutes healthier granola for…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pickle Vinaigrette

Save that brine: It makes great vinaigrette. Photo courtesy Rick’s Picks.   Here’s another condiment tip from chef Johnny Gnall: PICKLING BRINE + OIL = VINAIGRETTE It couldn’t be simpler: The next time you finish a jar of your favorite pickled treat, be it jalapeños, pepperoncinis or good, old-fashioned dill pickles, save the brine for…
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French Onion Soup Fondue Recipe, A “Neighborly” Fusion Food

[1] Voilà: a fusion of French onion soup and fondue (photo courtesy QVC). [2] French onion soup means a thick topping of Gruyère cheese (photo © Taste Of Home). [3] Fondue, on the other hand, is all cheese (photo © iGourmet).   We love fusion cuisine—the art of combining ingredients or techniques from different cuisines…
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Avocado Salsa Topper Recipes For Burgers & More

Avocado fans are happy to enjoy avocado on any day of the year. But if you’re looking to add some green to your St. Patrick’s Day meals, look no further than this “avocado topper” from the Hass Avocado Board. Try these salsa-like toppings for burgers, eggs or grilled fish; toss them into wraps; garnish rice…
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