TIP OF THE DAY: Mixed Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

So simple but so delicious, the Caprese salad (insalata caprese in Italian) layers slices of tomato and mozzarella di bufala* with fresh basil. The dressing is a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The salad is named after the Italian island of Capri, where it was widely popularized in the 1950s following its “discovery”…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Vegetable Bouquet

Irresistible crudités for kids. Photo courtesy Living Locurto.   Hey there, Edible Arrangements: You’re missing out on dazzling vegetable bouquets like these. The vegetable arrangements were created by blogger Amy Locurto of LivingLocurto.com, who developed the veggie bouquet concept to entice her children to eat more vegetables. Serve them at home, or bring them to…
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The 40+ Different Types Of French Fries: A Glossary

Today, August 12th, is National Julienne Fries Day. We’re here to talk French fries, julienned, and beyond. First, what are julienne fries? How do they fit in with all the other types of fries? Julienne is a French cutting technique, typically for vegetables, in which the food item is cut into long thin strips, similar…
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RECIPE: Bean & Corn Salsa With Avocado

We picked up a perfectly ripe avocado this morning and made this delicious lunch: avocado stuffed with salsa bobos. It was so good, we ate both halves. Yes, avocados have their share of calories, but they are healthy calories—most are from the monounsaturated avocado oil*. Salsa bobos is our favorite salsa. Bobos means confetti in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Broiled Tomatoes

Easy and delicious broiled tomatoes. Photo courtesy Ruth’s Chris Steak House.   Revel in the summer crop of vine-ripened tomatoes. Add them to every salad and sandwich. Make gazpacho and fresh tomato sauce for pasta. And along the way, stick some under the broiler for a delicious first course or side. You can add dressed…
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