TIP OF THE DAY: Mix Zucchini Ribbons With Pasta

When we were 10 years old, Mom planted zucchini in the backyard. We watched in awe as they multiplied faster than the brooms in the Sorcerer’s Apprentice scene from Fantasia. It wasn’t a big plot—maybe 6’ x 8’—but it produced so much zucchini, we couldn’t eat half of it, and gave the rest away. A…
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Mexican Street Food In Your Home: Elote & Esquites Grilled Corn Recipes

Updated July 2026 May 28th is National Something on a Stick Day, June 11th is National Elote Day, and July is National Corn Month. So today’s vote goes to elote (eh-LOW-tay), the Mexican version of corn on the cob, a popular Mexican street food, and equally popular made at home. Elote is the word for…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Serve Food In A Martini Glass

A Caprese salad, made with cherry tomatoes and bocconcini.* Photo courtesy Inspire, Design and Create. Here’s the recipe.   If you own Martini glasses but don’t use them often enough to justify the space, send them from the bar to the kitchen. When they come out, filled with food instead of drink, family and friends…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make The Best French Fries

[1] If you love to make French fries, you need a fry basket (photo © Calphalon). [2] Season your fries with rosemary, thyme or other favorite herb (photo © Alexia Foods). [3] Sweet potato fries with green goddess dipping sauce (photo © Good Eggs).   July 10th is National French Fry Day, the perfect day…
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FOOD FUN: Orange Is The New Salad

Here’s a fun salad from chef Chef Todd Shoberg of Molina restaurant in Mill Valley, California. Just assemble these ingredients: Romaine or greens of choice Tangerine segments* Shaved carrot† Crumbled feta cheese Dressing: olive oil and orange juice; or olive oil, vinegar and tangerine zest   Additional Ingredients Keep the orange theme going with: Orange…
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