Cedar Rapids chef wins Real Deal recipe contest at Iowa State Fair
Michelle Melchers of Cedar Rapids takes first in the Real Deal BBQ Recipe Contest at the Iowa State Fair for her BBQ Pork Loin. Prize includes two tickets and a backstage pass to Keith Urban's Aug 13 show. Recipe uses KC Masterpiece Steak Seasoning with Garlic and BBQ Sauce with Honey.
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Gluten free Cookie Buttons Available Nationwide
The article promotes Ian s gluten free chocolate chip or cinnamon cookie buttons for celiac and gluten intolerant individuals. A box contains six 1.5 ounce pouches and costs about five dollars. Available at select grocers and the site food celiacs com.
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Basil tips from Chicago Tribune reads like a chef’s primer
The piece traces basil’s history from ancient Greece to Hindu rituals and Italian kitchens. It outlines varieties including lemon cinnamon Thai and purple basil with prep tips from chefs Barricelli Gayler and Madison. Practical advice covers harvesting, storage, and avoiding bruising to preserve aroma.
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Tasty Pages book club explores food and fiction
The second year Tasty Pages book club led by Mary Pat Esch discusses cookbooks and fiction centered on food. Sue Gerth recommends titles like The Vintage Caper and I Loved I Lost I Made Spaghetti with a pepper tomato recipe from Melucci. Call (319) 378-0762 for details through May.
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Goat Cheese Basil Mousse with Basil and Almond Sauce
A make ahead goat cheese basil mousse with a fresh basil and almond sauce. Roasted garlic oil adds depth, mousse chills four hours, sauce is blended olives, almonds and basil then drizzled atop plated portions.
Pineapple Kiwi Basil Fruit Salad
Slice and peel pineapple then cut into fan shaped pieces. Slice kiwi rounds and mix with pineapple. Drizzle lime juice and kirschwasser, add slivered basil, chill four hours. Garnish with basil leaves. Nutrition per serving 122 calories. Adapted from Deborah Madison.
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