[1] Rich and delicious, a boozy strawberry “shortcake” (photo © Baileys). [2] There are plenty of fresh strawberries in the market (photo © In Harvest | Facebook) [3] Crumble shortbread cookies for the “cake” layer, or use cubed pound cake (photo © Lark Fine Foods). Looking for something special for Mother’s Day (or Father’s […]
[1] This corn-and-bean-salsa-topped baked potato is festive for Cinco de Mayo, or anytime you’d like a baked potato with pizzazz (photo © Idaho Potato Commission). [2] We like a sour cream garnish on this stuffed potato (photo © Wisconsin Cheese). [3] Make extra salsa and enjoy it for the next few days with chips, on […]
Swerve is an erythritol-based sugar substitute that checks all the boxes for anyone seeking a noncaloric sugar substitute. It has zero calories, zero net carbs, and is non-glycemic*. It’s made from natural ingredients†, chiefly, the sugar alcohol erythritol. It’s keto friendly. It’s vegan. It’s non-GMO. It’s gluten free. It’s OU kosher (parve) It’s halal. […]
[1] Chocolate covered pretzel gift box from Sugar Plum. Get it here (photo © Sugar Plum). [2] Another sweet idea: Buy doughnuts and top them with crushed pretzels. Here’s the recipe from A Cozy Kitchen (photo © A Cozy Kitchen). [3] Salted caramel pretzel brownies. Here’s the recipe (photo © The Baker Chick). [4] Top […]
We’ve always loved shrimp and grits. Why didn’t we ever think to make it a seafood medley: shrimp plus crab meat, fish, even scallops? Leave it to a restaurateur, Ebony Austin of Nouveau Bar & Grill in Atlanta. It’s a great idea, and she shares the recipe with us. If you’re in the area, there’s […]
April 11th is National Cheese Fondue Day. Fondue, a melted cheese dish (photo #1), originated in the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel. (Don’t confuse Neuchâtel with Neufchâtel, a soft cheese made in Neufchâtel-en-Bray, a commune* in the French region of Normandy.) Fondue, which derives from the French verb “fondre”, meaning to melt, is an 18th-century dish […]
How about a BLT Polenta Recipe for National BLT Sandwich Month? It’s a combination of comfort food and food fun (photo #1). Sundried polenta is garnished with pancetta ( bacon), spinach (for the lettuce) and sundried tomatoes. Plus, a poached egg and pearl onions are added to make this a brunch, lunch or dinner dish. […]
[1] Use leftover lamb to make lamb flatbread or pizza (photos #1 and #2 © True Aussie Beef & Lamb). [2] No pizza pan? No problem: Make flatbreads. [3] Shredded mozzarella cheese (photo © Kiboka | Panther Media) [4] See below for why you should use pizza sauce instead of pasta sauce (photo © Sonoma […]
April 4th is International Carrot Day. Most people we know eat carrots relatively often, but hows about carrot salad? Many of us grew up with carrot salad with raisins, celery and mayonnaise. It was delicious, but it’s fallen out of fashion. Here’s a way to revive the concept, with fun variations. The idea here is […]
[1] Chocolate Earl Grey tea is available year-round, and in this special Easter packaging [all photos © David’s Tea). [2] You can see why this tea is called Hot Chocolate. It’s pu’ehr tea with chocolate chips that melt into the brew. [3] An Easter sampler with six different chocolate flavors. During the holidays, there’s a […]