Category: Vegetables-Salads-Herbs

TIP OF THE DAY: Potato Croquettes Turn Ordinary Potatoes Into Treasure-Filled Treats

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Stuffed potato croquettes. Photo by AJA Photo | IST.   Last night, Chef Johnny Gnall made potato croquettes for dinner. He liked them so much, he made them a Tip Of The Day. His report follows. If you have questions or suggestions for tips, email Chef Johnny. Potatoes are a food known for their versatility,…
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RECIPE: Orange Fennel Salad

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We were looking for something new and special in a salad and came across this easy recipe from Tom Fraker, corporate chef at Melissas.com. At Melissa’s, Tom has every type of special fruit and vegetable at his disposal. Instead of orange segments, he used seedless Ojai Pixie tangerines in this recipe. You can use whatever…
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PRODUCT: Aunt Nellie’s Baby Beets

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We love Aunt Nellie’s beets: whole beets, sliced beets, pickled beets, Harvard beets. The company is the largest provider of jarred beets. And now, the brand has introduced Baby Whole Pickled Beets, sized just right for one bite. They’re available nationwide and a great boon to anyone who likes to make hors d’oeuvre and small…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Make Salads Exciting

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Advice from the experts: Eat more salad. Additional advice from the experts: Don’t load up the salad with fattening dressings. Here are 10 tips to make your salads so exciting, that a small amount of olive oil and negligible-calorie vinegar (or citrus juice) is all the dressing you need. 1. Mix Your Greens. If you’re…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Mashed Potato Martini

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Mashed potatoes are more festive in a martini glass…with custom toppings. Photo courtesy IdahoPotatoes.com.   Yesterday we suggested a baked potato bar. Today, we’re adapting the idea to mashed potatoes—specifically, a Mashed Potato Martini. This could be the best mashed potato recipe: a fun and memorable way to serve guests. You dish out the mashed…
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