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Fast & Easy Dinner: Mushroom-Cheddar Frittata

partysugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:45:11 -0800

Although this recipe takes a little over an hour to cook, it makes a good weeknight meal because there's minimal prep-work. Once it's in the oven, you can forget about it! Add a crisp, green salad for a balanced vegetarian meal.

With its roasted mushrooms and rich cheese, this crust-less pie is also an excellent option for a vegetarian Thanksgiving. To look at the recipe,

Noteworthy Nibbles — Oct. 28-Nov. 3

YumSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:00:33 -0700

This week is all about quality over quantity: There aren't as many festivals on our radar, but all of them are can't-miss events. The Giant Omelette Celebration is sure to be an egg-cellent time. Now that we have yet another excuse to drink beer, let's enjoy some at the Great World Beer Fest. And a festival that's all about tamales? Who couldn't get behind that?!

Know of anything we've left out? Drop us a line in the comments below!

Denver, CO: Denver International Wine Festival — Oct. 29-Nov. 1
Terlingua, TX: International Championship Chili Cook-Off — Oct. 30-Nov. 1
New York, NY: Great World Beer Fest — Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Apalachicola, FL: Florida Seafood Festival — Oct. 31-Nov. 1

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Monday's Leftovers: Warm Spinach and Sausage Salad

YumSugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:45:00 -0700

If you have sausage on hand, this warm salad is a great go-to recipe for a busy Monday night.

The sausage and egg are a hearty break from the typical salad, and the warm citrus dressing adds a brightness that cuts through the richness of the salad. To enjoy a different salad for dinner,

Lil Tip: Eggcellent Use of Egg Cartons

babysugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:00:11 -0700

Egg cartons are good for more than just safely carting raw eggs home. As you prepare your Halloween costumes, consider including them in your design as ears, noses, and other crafty costume parts.

Use one pod and paint it pink with two black slits and attach pink ribbon to tie it around the face for a pig's nose.
Paint two of them black and hot glue them on a headband for a pair of cat ears.
Paint them yellow and wrap yourself up in green for a cute "corn on the cob" get up.
Cut out two side-by-side pods and attach pipe cleaners for a pair of goggles or glasses — punch out the bottom so your wee one can see of course!

The possibilities are endless so think before you toss that handy tray into your recycle bin!
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Adventures in Expensive Sandwiches: 'Wichcraft Anchovy

YumSugar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:00:13 -0700

On my last adventure in expensive sandwiches, I declared that while I will (in rare cases) pay $10 for a sandwich, it'd better be divinely delicious, pretty hefty, and well assembled. I can especially be persuaded to part with serious dough if the sandwich features somewhat weird ingredients, and this white anchovy and soft-cooked egg sandwich from 'Wichcraft is a far cry from turkey and swiss.I've sampled several sammies at 'Wichcraft, the chain cofounded by Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio, and the results have been hit or miss. The slow-roasted pork with red cabbage and jalapeños is divine; the chicken salad is merely ordinary. Obviously, if you hate anchovies, you should probably skip this one, but for the more adventurous, this truly innovative and bold sandwich is worthy of its $8.95 price tag. To find out why, and get the recipe,

Name That Dish!

partysugar — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:22 -0700

Since yesterday was World Egg Day, I decided to celebrate by ordering the dish below. Do you know what it's called?

Make Perfect Scrambled Eggs Every Time

YumSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0700

Did you know that today is World Egg Day? Eggs are one of the world's most versatile ingredients, as they play a key role in everything from frittatas to soufflés. They're also delicious when eaten on their own, and I love them in every preparation — over-medium, poached, and soft-boiled. One of my favorite dishes, however, has to be scrambled eggs. When overcooked, they can taste terrible — burnt, rubbery, dense, and nauseatingly rich. When prepared perfectly, though, they're a piece of heaven, creamy and fluffy, light and rich, all at the same time. How's one to ensure properly scrambled eggs every time? Get my best advice when you

Fast & Easy Dinner: Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Frittata

partysugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:15:00 -0700

Today is world egg day, and to celebrate we should have eggs for dinner. For some crazy reason, the majority of Americans associate eggs with breakfast, but the incredible, edible egg can make a delicious dinner dish.

For example, the fashionable Italian frittata is a scrumptious meal. In this variation, goat cheese adds a delicate creaminess that pairs perfectly with the snap of the red pepper. To honor the egg, get the recipe and

Fast & Easy Dinner: Frisée With Potatoes and Eggs

partysugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:45:56 -0700

Eating this uncomplicated, vegetarian meal is like taking a trip to the French countryside. With its crisp potatoes and oozing egg, this salad is simple, elegant, and pure deliciousness. Feel free to substitute your favorite green for the frisée. Serve with rustic, crusty bread and a French white wine for an enlightening experience.

To look at the recipe — which also makes a beautiful brunch —

All the News That's Fit to Eat — Sept. 17, 2008

YumSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:30:47 -0700

Romesco sauce can transform any soup, seafood, or vegetable. — Miami Herald
Here are the secret ingredients that'll turn your meal around. — Boston Globe
Olive oil, beware: Lard is back. — San Francisco Chronicle
The best (and worst) cookbooks for Fall. — Los Angeles Times
How to decipher all those egg carton labels. — New York Times
Russian wines make a quiet return. — Chicago Tribune
Taste testing celebrity cognac and other spirits. — Washington Post
Perfect paella means getting all of these elements right. — The Oregonian
Transition into Fall with an Autumn picnic. — Cleveland Plain Dealer

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