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Polenta, made from ground cornmeal, is a porridge that dates to ancient times and is known in England and the U.S. as cornmeal mush. You can purchase precooked, ready-to-heat-and eat “solid polenta” in sausage-like tubes, plain and in flavors such as basil, garlic and sundried tomato. Slices of polenta can be easily turned into hors…
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[1] Checking the quality of an aging wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano (all photos © Parmigiano-Reggiano Consorzio). [2] Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano is an elegant pairing with the finest red wines. October 27th is National Parmigiano-Reggiano Day. It deserves a celebration: It’s more than 900 years old (and extremely delicious)! The annual holiday honors the “King of Cheeses,”…
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Frozen strawberries: a versatile ingredient. Photo courtesy The Perfect Pantry. Stock up on bags of your favorite frozen fruits. They’re less expensive than fresh fruit. Beyond fruit desserts and snacks, you can use them for cold soups, with stewed meats, in marinades and much more. RECIPE: EASY FRUIT POPSICLES* 1. SLIGHTLY THAW frozen fruit.…
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