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Why You Should Avoid Reheating Crab Legs In The Microwave

Bhofack2/Getty Images If you love seafood, crab legs are going to be among the most luscious and savory meals you could dream of, but they have to be cooked properly. Whether you’ve got leftovers from a restaurant, a home-cooked seafood meal, or bought pre-cooked crab legs — like Costco’s king crab legs – that you have to reheat, do yourself a favor and keep them away from the microwave. Yes, microwaves are a fantastic way to heat up food quickly, but it’s not always your best option. There are many things you should think twice … Read more

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Blueberry Lavender Hand Pies – Leels Cooks

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Are you into floral flavours? I could never get into rosewater, but I’ve always loved lavender. It pairs beautifully with berries, and if you can find Dry Soda brand they make a lavender seltzer that goes incredibly well with gin ;). You can find lavender flowers for cooking most places now, I found mine in Harris Teeter in their own brand of spices. If you can’t find any locally amazon is your best friend! And honestly, if you wanna skip it entirely there’s nothing wrong with delicious blueberry handpies without! What you need: Crust: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour … Read more

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Castelvetrano Green Olives Are A Favorite Of Giada De Laurentiis

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Paul Archuleta/Getty Images When it comes to Italian cooking, in Giada De Laurentiis we trust. Born in Rome and raised in a large Italian family, the cookbook author and erstwhile Food Network star has changed the way many American home cooks approach Italian cuisine. From elevating store-bought pasta sauce to spanking risotto for the perfect, creamy texture, De Laurentiis is full of helpful cooking tips. One of her most essential steps for culinary success? Keeping a well-stocked pantry. As outlined in her 2018 … Read more

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Watermelon, Mint, and Feta Salad – Leels Cooks

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I LOVE watermelon. I can eat it endlessly, and it’s the most delicious and refreshing thing. This is a riff on a salad my mom likes to make, the most important bits are really some sort of green, ripe sweet watermelon and feta. You can take it in any direction you like, I serve mine with a lemon vinaigrette but a balsamic reduction, red wine or raspberry dressing also go very well! It’s the best thing during this summer heat! What you need: 2 cups ripe watermelon, cubed 3-4 cups arugula 1 mini cucumber sliced (about 1 cup) 1 small … Read more

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Why Restaurants are Ditching Landline Phones

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Hi all, welcome back to the Bonji Food Aficionado Smart Brief! We hope you had a great weekend and are ready for another great week ahead. Many restauranteurs are looking for ways to save time and create efficiencies. In this day and age, with labor shortages and digital options, landline phones are being phased out all across America. Restaurant owners can barely staff the lines, thus, staffing someone to answer the phones is simply impossible for many. It’s time to head for the digital options. Of course, this may take time to shift, however, in the future, digital reservations and … Read more

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Add Pesto To Turkey Meatballs For More Flavor

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Lauripatterson/Getty Images When cooking meatballs, most recipes call for beef, pork, or a mixture of the two since meats that are higher in fat naturally lead to more tender and moist product. But if you prefer leaner meats or avoid eating red meat in general, all hope isn’t lost to create super tender chicken or turkey versions of the classic dish. The secret lies in one essential addition: pesto. For many of us at home, when we’re looking to make a healthier swap, we’ll tackle the rest of the recipe exactly as … Read more

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ABLT Sandwich with Grainy Honey Mustard – Leels Cooks

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I’m not the biggest sandwich eater, but there’s one thing I crave outside of banh mi, and that’s a good ABLT with gorgeously ripe heirloom tomatoes. My version has toasted sourdough bread, arugula and a grainy honey mustard spread. You could technically call this an ABLA because arugula actually isn’t from the lettuce family but we’re going to just go with this, ok?! 😛 The bitterness of the arugula works very well with the sweetness from the tomatoes and honey mustard resulting in a perfectly balanced sandwich. Make sure you get good quality thick cut bacon, and the ripest tomatoes … Read more

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Affordable and Healthy Eating Habits for Students

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Hi all, welcome back to the Bonji Food Aficionado Smart Brief! We hope you had a great weekend and are ready for another great week ahead. It’s that time of year again… with Summer’s peak behind us, schools are starting back up; specifically, colleges. Although we generally write with restaurant owners in mind, today we shift our focus just a bit – but restauranteurs can still learn much from this blog! Back to school calls for many changes, but one in particular that doesn’t get as much attention as it should is eating habits. Eating in college was a pain … Read more

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Canned Salmon Belongs In Your Pasta

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Simpleimages/Getty Images Even if you cook and eat meals at home, the current cost of living is hard to keep up with. This widespread financial burden affects millions of Americans daily, necessitating a search for more affordable ingredients and budget-friendly food options. Thankfully, one of the best and most widely beloved cuisines, pasta, is made with ingredients that don’t break the bank. Simply cook your favorite pasta and smother it in your go-to sauce. Of course, no meal is complete without protein, and although a wagyu-topped fettuccine Alfredo is decadent enough to … Read more

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Vietnamese Style Rice Vermicelli Bowls – Leels Cooks

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This is a simple meal we’ve been enjoying frequently this summer because it’s quick to throw together for lunches or dinner and is refreshing and low effort in the summer heat. This is not an authentic or traditional recipe, just a version that’s accessible and easy to make wherever you might live. Feel free to swap out the protein for whatever you’d enjoy best. It’s a great way to use up leftovers and give new life to them! If you’re going full vegetarian, swap the fish sauce for soy in the nuoc cham. It won’t be perfect, but it’ll still … Read more

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