[1] Pimento cheese on a cheeseburger is a special treat (photo © Gardenia Restaurant | NYC [now closed]). [2] Switch out the bun for a different bread: baguette, brioche, English muffin, focaccia or pita, for example (photo © Thomas Breads). [3] A bacon cheeseburger with blue cheese (photo © Cheesecake Factory). September 18th is […]
This may be old news to you. But until recently, we’d never seen chocolate peanut butter ice cream in our supermarket. One reason is that in our Manhattan neighborhood, the supermarkets are very small and have far less variety. In fact, our favorite “bonus” thing to do when we visit people out-of-town is to go […]
September is National Honey Month, so we’ve been trying recipes that use honey in unusual ways. Here’s what we had for brunch today: scrambled eggs on a waffle with garlic-infused honey (photo #1). The garlic-infused honey was a big hit. The pungent, spicy flavor of garlic mellows and sweetens considerably with cooking (like oven-roasted garlic). […]
[1] Chocolate bacon potato chips, a delicious snack or dessert with ice cream (photos #1 and #2 © Castle Ranch Steakhouse [since closed]). [2] If you prefer, you can cut crinkle chips, but they will be thicker. [3] Idaho Russet Potato† (photo © Idaho Potato Commission). [4] Huckleberries are a different species in the same […]
[1] Top your brownies with almond “flowers” (photo of espresso brownies © NordWood Themes | Unsplash). [2] In addition to protein, almonds are one of the healthiest nuts (photo © Murray’s Cheese). No one would refer to brownies as a protein food. But here’s a fun way to add some protein to your brownies: […]
[1] Chipotle can be found in bone broth, chocolate bars, ketchup, mayonnaise, ramen, salad dressing, snack puffs and more (photo © iGourmet). [2] Habanero is used in jerky, mayonnaise, nut mixes, potato chips and sauces (photo © Hot Chips). [3] Jalapeño can be found in canned sardines, chips, franks, hummus, jerky, performance drinks, pickles, tuna […]
This Watermelon Bloody Mary is “the perfect balance of spicy and sweet,” says the National Watermelon Promotion Board, which developed the recipe. “Don’t let the fish sauce deter you—it gives this drink just the right kick.” If you don’t have fish sauce, a key condiment in Asian countries, substitute Worcestershire sauce*, which itself is a […]
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers*, and an all-American cookout is traditionally on the menu? But what if you decided instead to observe the cuisine of laborers elsewhere? Most of us have a Labor Day grilling routine. We decided to try a different grilling menu, focusing on a sure-to-delight […]
[1] Mashed potato parfait, layered with cheese sauce (photo © Erika Penzer Kerekes | In Erika’s Kitchen). [2] The Yukon Gold potato: creamy yellow flesh, thin skin, and a favorite of chefs since it was introduced in 1980 (photo © Bonnie Plants). [3] Add your favorite herbs for color, flavor, and antioxidants (photo © Dirk […]
This bit of food fun comes to us from Stemilt, one of the largest apple growers and packers in America. It’s headquartered in Wenatchee, Washington, the “Apple Capital of the World.” The family-owned and operated company has been farming apples for more than 100 years. Check out the 20 different types of apples they sell, […]