TIP OF THE DAY: Try A New Frozen Dessert

It’s National Ice Cream Month, but since there’s no Frozen Yogurt Month, Gelato Month or Sorbet Month, use it as an excuse to branch out. Try ice cream in a new form: If you’ve never had authentic gelato, track down a gelateria and dig in. Have a slice of hokey pokey, also known as Neapolitan…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Grilled Ravioli

Ravioli cooked on the grill. Photo courtesy PastaPrima.com.   Have you ever grilled pasta? Pop some fresh or thawed ravioli onto the grill and become a believer. We got such good response to our recent Pasta Primavera recipe that we’re sharing another take on it—grilled ravioli with grilled vegetables. Pasta Prima, a specialist in handcrafted…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Rethink Pasta Primavera

A new look at Pasta Primavera, with shaved vegetable strips (photo and concept © chef Michael O’Boyle, Chicken Fried Gourmet.   To add more excitement to your cuisine, rethink classic dishes. Tweak their preparation in one small way to make them seem new and different. Here’s a refreshing idea from Chef Michael O’Boyle of ChickenFriedGourmet.com:…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Steak Grilling Tips

If you’re grilling steaks on July 4th, here’s how to keep the sizzle and avoid the fizzle: grilling tips from Carlos Garcia, Executive Chef at Sullivan’s, Austin’s* premier steakhouse. In the cattle-rich, red-meat-loving state of Texas, you’ve got to get it right! *There are 20 Sullivan’s locations across the U.S. See the website for the…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Crunchies Healthy Snacks

Addictively good and good for you snacks. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Crunchy, freeze-dried vegetable and fruit snacks have been growing in popularity. They taste good, provide the crunch factor, are full of fiber and moderate in calories. If you haven’t tried them, you’re missing out. One of our favorite brands is…
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