TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Streusel (Crumble, Crisp) Topping

A crumb or crumble topping—a.k.a. streusel—is a stroke of genius, says chef Johnny Gnall. A few basic ingredients, mashed together by hand and popped into the oven, results in a sweet, rich, crumbly voluptuousness that’s wonderful with any number of sweets. It’s a low fuss, crowd-pleasing dessert topping that can really dress things up. Crumble…
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Roasted Cauliflower Recipe With Brown Butter, Lemon & Pistachios

[1] From field to plate: Low-calorie cauliflower is high in fiber, vitamins and minerals, and cancer-fighting antioxidants (photo © Esin Deniz | Panther Media). [2] The pistachio nut, a member of the cashew family, grows on a small tree that originated in Central Asia and the Middle East (photo © Paul Wence| Pexels). [3] The…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Adding Flavor With Flavored Sea Salt

Photo courtesy Saratoga Olive Oil Co.   Caravel Gourmet, based in Lynnwood, Washington, is one of a handful of artisan salt companies that sells flavored sea salts—from Citrus Fennel to Saffron (one of our favorites that’s delicious on just about anything). Flavored sea salt is a way to add a light essence of a favorite…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Chocolate Chile Fudge Valentine Gifts

Chocolate and heat: perfect for Valentine’s Day. Photo courtesy Wisdairy.com.   Instead of shopping for chocolates for friends and family, make them! An easy option is chocolate fudge. This recipe, from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, has spicy heat, thanks to the addition of cinnamon and ground ancho chile. This recipe makes 64 pieces—enough to…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Prevent Meat From Sticking In The Pan/On The Grill

Staub grill pan available at Williams-Sonoma.   Here are three very simple and handy tricks to prevent meat from sticking to your pan or grill. Room Temperature. First, bring the meat to room temperature. Cold protein and hot surfaces create sticky situations. Oil. Lightly oil your protein after seasoning; an oil sprayer makes it easy.…
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