Gourmet Ants On A Log Recipes For National Ants On A Log Day

September 8th is National Ants On A Log Day (it’s the second Tuesday of the month). Most kids growing up in the 1950s or later ate them as a healthy snack: celery stalks stuffed with peanut butter (the log) topped with raisins (the ants). Our mom took a creative approach, alternating the ants with purple…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Grilled Portabella Salad

Whether you’re planning for meatless Monday or looking for something tasty to grill on any other day, how about a meaty grilled portabella salad? Grill not only the mushrooms, but red and yellow bell peppers and anything else you’d like to add to it, including polenta (see photo below). Place the grilled veggies atop your…
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Chimichurri Sauce Recipe & Chimichurri Sauce History

Each country in Latin America has a national salsa, or sauce. In Argentina, it’s chimichurri (chih-mee-CHOO-ree). Chimichurri sauce is made of finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, white or red vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Oregano can be added. Cilantro can replace parsley in some regions; vegetable oil can replace the olive oil. The…
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