February 22, 2012
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Associated Press The Corleone cocktail and Angry Meatballs are part of a selection of drinks and appetizers inspired by Oscar winners "The Godfather," "Silence of the Lambs," "Forrest Gump," "Gone with the Wind" and "Casablanca."
Oscar eats based on past winners
Great movies and great food are box office gold, from Forrest Gump’s chocolates to “Silence of the Lambs” anti-hero Hannibal Lecter’s disturbing pairing suggestion for Chianti. We’ve put togethe...
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Leftovers: Keep food safe and appetizing
A few slices of veggie pizza from that new restaurant you tried last night, a hunk of lasagna or eggplant parmesan from Saturday’s potluck, and that chili you simmered on Sunday need not languish i...
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Marmalade-glazed Asian meatball cups. (Courtesy Pillsbury.com/MCT)
A taste of the best
The Pillsbury Bake-Off is in its 45th year, and the finalists for this year’s competition have been chosen. The grand prize winner receives a whopping $1 million. The 100 potential winners will ...
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Associated Press Valentine s Day practically screams for a chocolate dessert. And this milk chocolate mango mousse is an easy way to incorporate chocolate without being overly indulgent.
An easy, do-ahead mousse your love will love
Valentine’s Day practically screams for a chocolate dessert. And this mousse is an easy way to incorporate chocolate without being overly indulgent. Because this is a chilled dessert, you can ma...
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Associated Press Croutons and cubed butternut squash make caesar salad hearty enough for a chilly winter evening.
Butternut squash bulks up caesar salad
No matter how delicious a Caesar salad is, chilly temperatures tend to be a turnoff for all things leafy. Which is why I decided to tinker with the basics of this classic salad, to see whether I...
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Associated Press Quince-filled chocolate marzipan bonbons can be sprinkled with flake sea salt, candy sprinkles, finely crushed nuts or coconut for a gourmet touch.
Handmade chocolates anyone can do. And quickly.
Attempting to make chocolate bonbons from scratch is enough to test anyone’s love. First you have to cook up some fussy filling, and get it into — and to hold — just the right shape. Then you ha...
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Associated Press Fig jam is used to create a sweet-and-savory vinaigrette for a tomato, avocado and feta cheese salad. Fig jam loves to be paired with Mediterranean flavors, from oregano and feta to almonds and just about anything lemony.
Figs pair well with many flavors
A jam would seem an unlikely ingredient to be overlooked. After all, legions of parents rely on the many offerings of the grocer’s PB&J aisle to maintain peace with the lunch box crowd. Excep...
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Illnesses point to raw milk’s popularity
WASHINGTON — An outbreak of bacterial infections on the East Coast illustrates the popularity of raw, unpasteurized milk despite strong warnings from public health officials about the potential dan...
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Restaurants tap into spirit
Ding. Bzzzt. Bap. Beep. That’s the sound of conversation in restaurants these days. Where cellphones once posed a nuisance as people chatted loudly into them during meals, smartphones now present a...
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Associated Press Stromboli are simply sliced like a loaf of bread, creating a spiral baked sandwich that is perfect for large parties. Deli meats and cooked vegetables make a hearty filling.
Stromboli are perfect for big parties
A stromboli is kind of a cross between a grinder and a calzone. Bread dough is rolled out, filled with sliced meats, cheeses and vegetables, then rolled up into a tube and baked. To serve, strom...
Feb 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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