CONTEST: Call For Avocado Recipes

If you’ve got a special avocado recipe with a culinary twist, it could win $3,000. Avocados originated in Mexico. Central Mexico’s sun-drenched climate; fertile, rich soil; and abundant rainfall combine to create a very creamy avocado. Check out the history of the avocado. The Hass variety of avocado, grown in Mexico, is prized by chefs…
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Lobster Caesar Salad, More Caesar Recipes & Fun Caesar Trivia

  Looking for something special to serve for Mother’s Day or other special occasion? Turn the ever-popular Caesar salad into an elegant first course or luncheon dish by adding lobster. Below: > Recipe: Lobster Caesar salad. > Recipe: Classic Caesar dressing. > Recipe: Tarragon-yogurt dressing. > More Caesar salad recipes. > America’s favorite salads. >…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Keeping Herbs Fresh

When you buy fresh herbs, they’ll last longer if you keep them hydrated. You can buy an “herb keeper” like the one in the photo, but you don’t need one. It’s simple to create a makeshift herb hydrator: 1. If the herbs have roots, place them in a glass of water covered with a plastic…
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