cuisine
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Add Pine Nuts to Your Meatballs
I don’t think I’ve met a meatball I didn’t like, but once in a while, one has surprised me. Sometimes I’m smitten by an unusual meat blend, or maybe an unexpected spice. Recently, it was a surprise ingredient that got me: For enhanced richness, nuttiness, and pleasant texture in your meatballs, throw in some toasted…
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What If You Put Graham Cracker Crumbs in Your Meatballs?
I primarily associate graham crackers with cheesecake and after-school snacks. Traditionally, I have not associated them with meatballs, let alone ham balls, an Iowan delicacy I learned about just a few days ago.
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Warm Up With This Garlic Mayo Soup
I’m one of those strange birds that enjoys a hot bowl of soup any time of year — sweating over a steaming bowl in the summer is just my way of celebrating the greatness of soup. But I understand that fair-weather soup eaters might only enjoy it on chilly days, and since the weather has…
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The Pickle Sandwich Deserves Your Respect
One of my favourite childhood snacks was a large Clausen pickle, eaten alongside cubes or slices of sharp cheddar cheese. I would take alternating bites of each, unencumbered by cracker or bread. Usually, I would wash it down with Diet Coke (because even at a young age I understood the importance of cleansing the palate).…