TIP OF THE DAY: Make Your Own Salsa

With the many millions of dollars spent each year on bottled salsa, few people realize how easy it is to make homemade salsa. All you need is a sharp knife, fresh vegetables (tomatoes, bell peppers, onion), some chiles, seasonings (garlic, cilantro, salt) and lime juice. You can toss in corn, black beans or anything in…
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Tip Of The Day: Perfect Baked Potato

Is there a correct way to “open” a baked potato? Yes! says the Idaho Potato Commission. Pierce the baked potato with a knife or fork, once lengthwise and crosswise. Press the potato at both ends and it watch it “blossom.” If the potato is too hot to handle, use kitchen tongs or silicon gloves/pot holders.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Perfect Steak, No Grill

No grill? No worry! Photo courtesy Allen Brothers, a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week. You don’t have to have an outdoor or indoor grill to make a great steak. Try this chef-honed technique that uses the oven and the stovetop: For two strip steaks or rib eyes (1-1/2″ thick) or filet mignons (2-1/2″ thick):…
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