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TIP OF THE DAY: Dice & Freeze Your Vegetables For A Mirepoix

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[1] Mirepoix, the basis of much French cooking. In addition to carrots, celery and onions, other aromatics, including garlic, herbs and spices, can be added (photo © Good Eggs). [2] In addition to carrots, celery and onions, other aromatics, including garlic, herbs and spices, can be added (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Stocks and broths…
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RECIPE: Baked Scallops & Linguine For National Baked Scallops Day

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March 12th is National Baked Scallops Day. This delicious seafood pasta dish tops lemony linguine with sea scallops that are coated in panko breadcrumbs and baked. It’s an easy weeknight dish.     RECIPE: BAKED SCALLOPS WITH LINGUINE Ingredients 1 pound sea scallops 1 egg, beaten 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup panko breadcrumbs ¼…
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Low-Calorie Cucumber Salad Recipes & Food Pairings

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Updated July 2026 One dish that has almost dropped from sight is marinated cucumber salad. Why? It’s flavorful, low-calorie, refreshing-hydrating (they’re 96% water), and full of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s a great side with just about any sandwich, pairs beautifully with grilled fish and chicken, and is side-salad-worthy year-round (see food pairings below).…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY RECIPE: Shamrock Shake With Irish Whiskey

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[1] This Shamrock Shake uses a topping of Lucky Charms. Cute as they are, we’d rather have green sprinkles or edible glitter (both photos © Ray’s Boathouse). [2] If you don’t have any green garnishes, you can default to the ubiquitous maraschino cherry. Here’s the best brand from Tillen Farms, all natural and available on…
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GREEN RECIPE FOR ST. PATRICK’s DAY: Greens (Kale), Beans and Pasta

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[1] Fusilli (corkscrew) pasta with white beans and kale. The recipe is below (both photos © DeLallo). [2] Delallo”s biodynamic whole wheat fusilli. You can get it online. [3] Lacinto kale, also known as Tuscan kale, Italian kale and dinosaur kale, among other names (photo © Good Eggs). [4] Dried cannellini beans from Fortuna Sausage…
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