Articles written by Brigette Zavala
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Avocado Varieties and Breakfast Recipes
One of the most popular fruits in the world, the avocado is renowned for its velvety, buttery texture and slightly nutty flavor.
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Beverages for the Die-Hard Diner Lover
From fountain drinks to coffee, tea and chocolate, and juices, beer and wine, diner beverages complement a wide assortment of the best diner fare.
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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
In most diners, delectable desserts are displayed in a glass case with a tilted mirror, beckoning you with every glance you make toward the dessert case.
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Sour Cream Pancakes and Buttermilk Waffles
Two classic diner-style breakfast recipes you and your family will love.
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Buttermilk Biscuits & Beer-Battered Onion Rings
To get the most from your at-home diner experiences, serve up sides made from scratch.
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Blue Plate Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf
With numerous food experiences to be had in a variety of settings, nothing quite compares to the warmth and charm of diners and diner fare.
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Two Recipes Using Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Carefully crafted by artisans, aged Parmigiano Reggiano is a palate-pleasing cheese wonder.
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Gourmet Cherry Studded Hamburgers
Hand-picked and hand-sorted, cherries are a special fruit that are as desirable as they are delicious.
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Wonderful Watermelon Drinks
A member of the gourd family, watermelon has been available throughout most of the world for several centuries now.
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Georgia's Famous Vidalia Onion
Georgia is famous for more than just peaches! In 1990, the sweet Vidalia Onion was named Georgia's official state vegetable.
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Grapefruit Two Ways
Grapefruit gets its name from the way it grows - in grapelike clusters. White, pink or red, grapefruit is a subtropical citrus with eye-opening flavor.
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Cooking with Plantains
Popular in Latin American, Caribbean and Asian cultures, plantains are becoming more popular around the world.
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Fish Tacos with Papaya Salsa
Also referred to as papaws, papayas offer an exotic, tropical, sweet-tart taste that lends delicious flavor to a multitude of dishes.
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Cooking with Kiwifruit
The gold kiwi, with its bright gold flesh offers the flavor of honey, while the green kiwi has bright green flesh with a flavor reminiscent of pineapple.
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Mojo Sauce and Mojo Chicken
In the Canary Islands, green, orange, and red mojo sauce can be found. Green mojo to pair with fish, orange mojo to pair with beef and red mojo to pair with potatoes.
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Cooking with Sweet and Hot Chile Peppers
Chile Peppers originated in South America, and scientists believe they were spread outside of their native region by birds, via seeds.
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Pineapple Two Ways
In 1493, Christopher Columbus first encountered pineapples on the volcanic island of Guadaloupe.
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Sangria with Blood Oranges
During the cold, dreary months of winter, if you are in need of a culinary pick me up grab an exhilarating winter citrus.
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Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage and Tomatoes
The coin-shaped lentil, considered a lucky food, is often served on New Year's Day in order to bring good luck throughout the year.
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Edamame Two Ways
With their crisp texture and buttery, nutty flavor, edamame are simply delicious - and fun to eat when popped from their pods with your teeth!
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Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Originating in northern Europe, Brussels sprouts were first introduced to North America in 1812 by Thomas Jefferson.
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Cooking with Corn Flakes Cereal
Created purely by accident in 1894, by Will Keith Kellogg, corn flakes have become a classic breakfast cereal and an ingredient in countless recipes.
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How to Make Pozole Rojo
A traditional pre-Columbian stew, pozole is a favorite dish in Mexico. It is made with a variety of ingredients, in a variety of ways.
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How to Make Spaetzle
If you have never made homemade dumplings or pasta before, making spaetzle is a great place to start to get your feet wet.
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Garlic Three Ways
In worldwide cuisines, garlic plays an important flavor-enhancing role that is crucial to the overall taste of a multitude of dishes - from appetizers to entrées.
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Poached Bosc Pear Recipe
For thousands of years, pears have been enjoyed both fresh and dried. Although never as popular as apples, pears are nonetheless savored and loved for their sweet flavor.
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Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe
Roasted and served with a succulent Pot Roast, these humble but tasty vegetables add just the right amount of complementary flavors without stealing the show.
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Dutch Oven Cooking: Slow Roasted Pot Roast
Fall is a welcoming time for the spirit, and a great time to prepare comfort foods full of autumnal colors and intoxicating aromas.
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The Dutch Oven: A Brief History and Introduction
A Dutch oven is a durable, versatile cooking vessel with a tight fitting lid. In production since the seventeenth century, Dutch ovens are here to stay.
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Whole Grain Waffle Sandwich Recipe
Kick-start your morning with this easy-to-prepare breakfast sandwich, comprised of heart healthy whole grains and nutrient rich, fresh fruit.
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