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Bruschetta & Crostini: The Difference & Recipes

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Bruschetta and crostini are popular hors d’oeuvres that are easy to make. They also can be served as a first course or a light meal, with salad and/or soup.     BRUSCHETTA VS. CROSTINI: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? The answer, in brief, is the size of the slice, plus grilling versus toasting. Bruschetta (three or four…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY RECIPE: Ombre Three-Tiered Green Layer Cake

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[1] Three shades of green for St. Patrick’s Day (photos #1 and#2 © McCormick). [2] Green food color does the trick. [3] Themed sprinkles make any cake or cupcake more festive. Find these on Amazon (photo © Man Vs. Cakes).   We love this festive cake from McCormick. It’s an ombre cake: Ombre is the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Versatile Sautéed Apples

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Sauteed apples: simple to make for every meal. Photo by Martia Punts | Dreamstime.   Sauteed apples couldn’t be easier to make—just brown them in butter. They add a lift to any meal: Breakfast: As a topping for pancakes, waffles or porridge Lunch: For “apple pie yogurt,” with plain or flavored yogurt and optional granola,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Granola Ice Cream Sandwich

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A new take on the ice cream sandwich. Photo courtesy Thrive ice cream.   Since we’re missing an hour of sleep due to Daylight Savings Time, today’s tip is short and sweet: Make granola ice cream sandwiches. The idea was inspired by this photo from Thrive Frozen Nutrition ice cream.. It substitutes healthier granola for…
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French Onion Soup Fondue Recipe, A “Neighborly” Fusion Food

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[1] Voilà: a fusion of French onion soup and fondue (photo courtesy QVC). [2] French onion soup means a thick topping of Gruyère cheese (photo © Taste Of Home). [3] Fondue, on the other hand, is all cheese (photo © iGourmet).   We love fusion cuisine—the art of combining ingredients or techniques from different cuisines…
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