TIP OF THE DAY: Serve Soup In Shots

A large bowl of soup can be a filling first course at dinner. A shot glass of soup gives a satisfying two sips and leaves room for other dishes. It’s also a perky way to start off a meal. Simply fill shot glasses or small juice glasses with soup and add a garnish or two.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Savory Mascarpone Recipes

A bowl of mascarpone dip. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Mascarpone, the thick and delicious “Italian cream cheese,” is the key ingredient in tiramisu and a favorite for topping berries. In fact, it’s thanks to tiramisu, which has become a favorite dessert in the U.S., that most of us know what mascarpone is. The…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Halloween Gift

Headed out to a Halloween party? You could bring a bottle of wine or other libation that will blend in with all the bottles brought by everyone else. Instead, make your hostess gift stand out—permanently. A mug, plate or other Halloween-themed serving piece will be a permanent reminder that you came to party. To add…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Truly Special Salad

What is a salad? According to the Random House Dictionary, it’s: 1. A usually cold dish consisting of vegetables, such as lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, covered with a dressing and sometimes containing seafood, meat or eggs. 2. Any of various dishes consisting of foods, such as meat, seafood, eggs, pasta or fruit, prepared singly or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Save The Shrimp Shells

Turn your shrimp shells into another delicious dish. If you’ve purchased shell-on shrimp, you get more than delicious shrimp for your money. In Japan, the shells are battered and grilled as a crunchy appetizer. But that’s not what we’re suggesting—yet. The shrimp shells add lovely flavor to a variety of dishes: Make a simple shrimp…
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