This recipe from Colavita has a new take on matzo balls and chicken soup. The matzo (matzoh) balls are stuffed with chicken meatballs! Plus, this is a healthier chicken soup. Extra virgin olive oil replaces the chicken fat (schmaltz). This recipe is only for the stuffed matzo balls. Use your own favorite chicken soup recipe […]

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[1] Enjoy these skewers as an appetizer, snack, or side (photos #1 and #2 © Mrs. T’s Pierogies). [2] Delicious with a beer. [3] Bocconcini, bite-size mozzarella balls, from That’s Amore Cheese. They’re also available smoked (photo © That’s Amore). [4] Fresh basil enhances so many recipes (photos #4 and #5 © Good Eggs). [4] […]

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This sophisticated Easter rabbit from Omnom, one of our favorite chocolatiers, is outstanding in two ways. First, its sculpted, almost Cubist look is unique and elegant (photo #1). Mr. Carrots looks like he could be the pet of Picasso’s Girl With A Mandolin (photo #3). Second, the superb milk chocolate (41% cacao) has a touch […]

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[1] Boxed Water is an environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic water bottles (all photos © Boxed Water). [2] In addition to plain water, there are four fruit flavors. [3] Go dino with Jurassic World-themed cartons. [4] Boxed Water is available in several sizes.   There’s reason to celebrate with Boxed Water. Global Recycling Day is March […]

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[2] Rockfish with sambal sauce (photo © Gunsmoke Restaurant | Hollywood) . [2] Different species of rockfish, all from California (photo © Calder Deyerle | Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust). [3] Sambal olek, Indonesian hot chili paste. Here’s a recipe (photo © McCormick).   Well it isn’t actually a pizza, but doesn’t this California rockfish from […]

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May 15th is National Espresso Martini Day. Long before the first Espresso Martini, the first known recipe for a Martini, printed in 1888 and called the Martinez, lists its ingredients as gin, sweet vermouth, orange Curaçao, gum, and bitters, garnished with a lemon twist. That sweet profile is closer to what modern bartenders call a […]

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For a snack or starter, how about a green tahini dip with crudites? Here’s the recipe (photo © Seed And Mill).   If you’re hunting for St. Patrick’s Day recipes, take a look at our collection. We have 100 delicious recipes for: Breakfast Lunch Cocktails Dinner Dessert Snacks   Some are authentic Irish or Irish-American […]

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[1] Fusion food: St. Patrick’s Day corned beef meets Southern mashed sweet potatoes (photos #1 and #6 © Hatherleigh Press). [2] Corned beef (photo © Omaha Steaks | Facebook). [3] Mashed sweet potatoes (photo © Burpee). [4] Grated Cheddar cheese (photo © Szakaly | Panther Media). [5] Grated Parmesan cheese (photo © London Deposit | […]

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