Posts for May 26th 2011

Get Set For Summer Lovin'!
Sugar Shout Out

Sugar Shout Out: Get Set For Summer Lovin'!

Summer lovin' is just around the corner Hot new True Blood pictures: sink your teeth into season 4 See Kim Kardashian take off with her 20.5-carat diamond ring!
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Guess the Dish
sandwiches

Name That Dish!

This lunchtime wrap would be great alongside some tzatziki and a glass of Greek wine.
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McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
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Taste Test: McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Who's ready for summertime?
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Who's ready for summertime? McDonald's is. Just ahead of Memorial Day, it's added a new Frozen Strawberry Lemonade to its McCafé lineup. "It's a little bit of brrrrrrrrrr mixed with a whole lot of mmmmm," the fast food chain called out. Of course, on the warmest of Spring days, we couldn't resist giving this new product a whirl.

Here's how the frosty beverage comes together: McDonald's starts with a lemonade base (made with, among other things, lemon juice, orange juice, and lemon oil), then pulverizes it to order with ice and strawberry syrup (consisting of ingredients such as strawberry purée and artificial flavor and color).

At $1.59 plus tax and 210 calories for a 16-ounce cup, it doesn't do too much damage to your calorie bank — or your real one. But what about your taste buds? Find out right this way.

Pepperoni and Broccoli Rabe Pizza Recipe
fast and easy

Fast & Easy Dinner: Pepperoni and Broccoli Rabe Pizza

Lately, I've been obsessed with homemade pizza.
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Lately, I've been obsessed with homemade pizza. It's my favorite food and now that I've discovered how easy it is to use Whole Foods dough (you don't need a rolling pin; it can be stretched simply with your hands!), I make it all the time. It's a great way to get rid of veggies, meat, and cheese that are in the fridge and comes together in 30 minutes. Inspired by a pie I saw in Everyday Food, I made this pizza with broccoli rabe, pepperoni, shallots, and fontina cheese. There's something about the bitterness of the greens that pairs wonderfully with the spicy pepperoni and salty cheese. It was absolutely scrumptious and hard not to eat the whole thing myself! Ready for the recipe? Read on.

Pepperoni and Broccoli Rabe Pizza Recipe 2011-05-26 11:24:17
fast and easy

Pepperoni and Broccoli Rabe Pizza

From Katie Sweeney Pepperoni and Broccoli Rabe PizzaIngredientsOlive oil for drizzling 1 store-bought pizza dough 2 cups grated fontina cheese 1 small bunch broccoli rabe, bottom of the stems sliced off, rinsed, and dried 16-20 thin slices of pepperoni 1 large shallot, sliced 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced Red pepper flakes, optional for serving Directions Preheat the oven to 500°F.
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Pepperoni and Broccoli Rabe Pizza

Pepperoni and Broccoli Rabe Pizza Recipe 2011-05-26 11:24:17

Ingredients

Olive oil for drizzling
1 store-bought pizza dough
2 cups grated fontina cheese
1 small bunch broccoli rabe, bottom of the stems sliced off, rinsed, and dried
16-20 thin slices of pepperoni
1 large shallot, sliced
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
Red pepper flakes, optional for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 500°F. Oil a large cookie sheet and place in the oven. Make sure all of the topping ingredients are ready to go.
  2. Using a rolling pin or your hands, roll or stretch the dough into a large, flat, rectangular oval, a little smaller than the size of the cookie sheet.
  3. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and place the pizza dough on top. It may start to sizzle, this is OK.
  4. Sprinkle the fontina cheese evenly over the dough. Top with the broccoli rabe and pepperoni slices.
  5. Evenly place the shallot circles on top of the broccoli rabe and pepperoni. Sprinkle the garlic over the top.
  6. Finish, by sprinkling the parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the pizza. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Bake in the middle of the oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is crisp and brown, the broccoli rabe is slightly charred, and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired. Let rest for 1-2 minutes, slice, and enjoy!

Serves 2.

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Celebrity Apprentice's Limited-Edition Retro 7Up Cans
Love It or Hate It

Retro 7Up Cans: Love Them or Hate Them?

The latest trend in supermarket goods is reviving retro packaging in an effort to appeal to consumers' yearning for the past.
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The latest trend in supermarket goods is reviving retro packaging in an effort to appeal to consumers' yearning for the past. So it comes as no surprise that, on the season finale of The Celebrity Apprentice, 7Up revealed two new nostalgia-themed cans inspired by the colorful decades of the '70s and '80s. But lovers of the limited-edition bling take note: it's only available for the next three months. What do you think of it?

Chanel Bag Contest
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Enter to Win a Chanel Bag!

Two years ago, we partnered with our friends over at Portero.com to give away a fabulous Birkin bag, and just last year, we gave away a coveted Hermès Kelly creation.
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Two years ago, we partnered with our friends over at Portero.com to give away a fabulous Birkin bag, and just last year, we gave away a coveted Hermès Kelly creation. This time, in celebration of the launch of our fifth annual PopSugar 100, we're giving away another true classic — a gorgeous Chanel! The Chanel is preowned featuring certified black lambskin, a chevron flap, and gold hardware — timeless and guaranteed to match any outfit.

Entering is easy: just enter your email below and then play the PopSugar 100 and create all 12 lists for 12 additional entries. To get started for the chance to win, just:

1. Like PopSugar on Facebook

2. Enter your email address and zip code below!

 

3. Play the PopSugar 100 for additional entries! PLAY NOW

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Red Potatoes With Tomato-Avocado Salsa
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Red Potatoes With Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Adapted from Entertaining Simple by Matthew Mead Red Potatoes With Tomato-Avocado SalsaIngredients12 small to medium red potatoes, scrubbed and halved 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves Tomato-Avocado Salsa 8 to 10 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped, about 3 cups 1 cup scallions, finely chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired and finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 medium avocados, pitted 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup sour cream, optional Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Red Potatoes With Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Red Potatoes With Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

12 small to medium red potatoes, scrubbed and halved
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
Tomato-Avocado Salsa
8 to 10 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped, about 3 cups
1 cup scallions, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded if desired and finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 medium avocados, pitted
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment or silicon pad. Place the potatoes, oil, salt, rosemary in a large bowl. Toss until well coated. Arrange the potatoes cut side down on the cookie sheet.
  3. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the potatoes are crisp and browned, stir occasionally to ensure the potatoes don't stick.
  4. Prepare the salsa, in a large bowl combine the tomatoes, scallions, garlic, jalapeño, olive oil, and lime juice. In a separate bowl, smash the avocado and mix in salt and pepper.
  5. Top each potato with avocado, salsa, and a small dollop of sour cream. Arrange the finished potatoes on a large platter. Can be served at warm or room temperature.

Makes about 24 potatoes bites.

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