Category: Vegetables-Salads-Herbs

TIP OF THE DAY: Rethink The Dinner Salad

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Looking for dinner salad ideas? Look no further than this alluring interpretation we had at Orsay, a restaurant in Manhattan that specializes in classic brasserie fare (with some modern dishes like this French-style “dinner salad”). You can also serve it as a luncheon salad, or as a first course to a larger meal. The concept…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Like Brussels Sprouts? Try This Recipe!

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  So many people seem to avoid Brussels sprouts. We love them and enjoy them year-round, simply steamed and slightly crunchy. We halve them and steam them lightly in the microwave and enjoy them plain, with a squeeze of lemon or lime, or with a splash of balsamic vinegar. You can toss them in butter…
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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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