Category: Tip Of The Day

FOOD FUN RECIPE: Reverse (Inside-Out) Spaghetti & Meatballs

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We’ve gotten a lot of inspiration from Chef Michael O’Boyle of ChickenFriedGourmet.com (alas, now closed). When we looked at his cannelloni, we thought: inside-out spaghetti and meatballs could become a fun family favorite. Instead of stuffing ground meat into cannelloni in the classic way, turn your meatball recipe into mini meatballs and pack them into…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 14 Savory Ways To Enjoy Watermelon

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Watermelon, cucumber and shrimp are a great flavor pairing. Watermelon can be a base for other savory foods as well. Photo courtesy Watermelon.org.   Yesterday we offered dessert recipe ideas for watermelon, including watermelon “cupcakes” and watermelon “pizza.” Today, we present savory watermelon recipes, so celebrate: August 3rd is National Watermelon Day (July is National…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Tasting Dinner Of Mini Courses

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Create a tasting menu with numerous small courses. Photo courtesy Pollen Restaurant | Singapore.   We served a tasting menu last night: twelve courses. How can someone eat 12 courses? It’s easy if the courses are small—just a taste of everything, with artistic garnishes. Consider creating your own tasting menu: Everyone will have a great…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Trade Lettuce For Shredded Cabbage

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Add anything into the fridge to shredded cabbage for a crunchy salad. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Some weeks, we end up having more meals out than we expected, or get shipments of perishables that we need to consume ASAP (fridge space at THE NIBBLE is always at premium). As a result,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Re-Crisp Soggy Crackers

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As crisp as they begin, crackers will attract moisture over time and get soggy. But you can easily re-crisp them. Photo courtesy Effie’s.   There’s no need to throw away soggy crackers. We were disappointed when a new canister proved not to be airtight, and our open package of WASA Crispbread had lost its crunch.…
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