Category: Tip Of The Day

TIP OF THE DAY: Berry Good Sauces

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Strawberry, blueberry and raspberry toppings from BlackberryPatch.com. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. Berry sauces—blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and strawberry—are becoming popular as pancake and waffle toppers. They’re a fruity alternative to maple syrup. But don’t stop there. The fruity sauces also enhance: • Blintzes and omelets • Breads (toast, biscuits, muffins, scones) • Fruit…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Uses For Excess Nougat

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Delicious nougat from PistaciaVera.com. Nougat is a confection made of egg whites, toasted almonds or other nuts, and sugar or honey. Gourmet nougat is appearing on the scene. If you’re given a gift of nougat and you’re not inclined to devour the box, what to do with it? • You can store it in the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The ABCs Of Omega-3s

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Get Omega-3s from Spaghetti alla Puttanesca. Photo by Nishi Daryuichi | Wikimedia. Omega-3 fatty acids are healthful polyunsaturated fats. Extensive research indicates that they reduce inflammation and help prevent certain chronic diseases such as heart disease and arthritis. They reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure. We pop three small capsules a day to get our…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Better Burgers

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Start with the right meat. These burgers are from Ottomanelli Brothers. It’s National Hamburger Month! While most of us love burgers, many of us don’t know how to cook them properly. For example, making dense patties and pressing down on them as they cook is a sure way to get a less-juicy burger. And while…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cook With “Mise En Place”

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One of the first terms a culinary school student learns is mise en place (meez on plahss)—French for “everything in its place.” It means that everything needed to prepare and serve a recipe—the prepped ingredients, utensils, pots, pans and plates—is gathered and ready to use before the cooking begins. This allows the cook to work…
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