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The Classic Mint Julep

The perfect mint julep recipe to celebrate the Kentucky Derby.
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Perfect Spring Picnic

Prepare the perfect spring picnic with these easy picnic recipes that...
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Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Spice up your Cinco de Mayo celebration with fresh twists on...
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Hamantaschen for Purim
 

Hamantaschen for Purim


By Melissa Roberts, Posted Jan 28th 2011

Getty ImagesRecipe developer Melissa Roberts tells the story of Purim and shares her hamantaschen recipe. The Jewish holiday of Purim centers around the dramatic story of a powerful king (Ahasuerus, the King of Persia), a beautiful and courageous heroine (Esther, his queen), a loyal uncle (Mordecai) and a villain (Haman) who, in a twist of irony, falls victim to ... Read More# Getty ImagesRecipe developer Melissa Roberts tells the story of Purim and shares her hamantaschen recipe. The Jewish holiday of Purim centers around the dramatic story of a powerful king (Ahasuerus, the King of Persia), a beautiful and courageous heroine (Esther, his queen), a loyal uncle (Mordecai) and a villain (Haman) who, in a twist of irony, falls victim to ...#
Mardi Gras Recipes
 

Mardi Gras Recipes


By Alexis Touchet, Posted Jan 28th 2011

AlamyFor many people, Mardi Gras is associated more with drinks than food -- as in slurping down lots of Hurricane's along the Mardi Gras parade route in New Orleans. But Mardi Gras -- "Fat Tuesday" -- is also a final celebration before Lent. It's called "Fat Tuesday" because this is the time when Catholics traditionally used up fat (such as butter) before a period of ... Read More# AlamyFor many people, Mardi Gras is associated more with drinks than food -- as in slurping down lots of Hurricane's along the Mardi Gras parade route in New Orleans. But Mardi Gras -- "Fat Tuesday" -- is also a final celebration before Lent. It's called "Fat Tuesday" because this is the time when Catholics traditionally used up fat (such as butter) before a period of ...#
The Classic Mint Julep
 

The Classic Mint Julep


By LeNell Smothers, Posted Apr 30th 2010

Getty ImagesThey say that mint was planted at Churchill Downs in Louisville so that mint juleps could be served at the very first Kentucky Derby in 1875. On Derby Day alone, Churchhill Downs sells close to 80,000 mint juleps. The first mint juleps were made with rum or rye whiskey in the 1700's. Kentucky bourbon whiskey was not widely available until later on in ... Read More# Getty ImagesThey say that mint was planted at Churchill Downs in Louisville so that mint juleps could be served at the very first Kentucky Derby in 1875. On Derby Day alone, Churchhill Downs sells close to 80,000 mint juleps. The first mint juleps were made with rum or rye whiskey in the 1700's. Kentucky bourbon whiskey was not widely available until later on in ...#
Cinco de Mayo Recipes
 

Cinco de Mayo Recipes


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Apr 20th 2010

Rosa MexicanoCinco De Mayo commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. (It is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually September 16.) It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state of Puebla, and in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. We've ... Read More# Rosa MexicanoCinco De Mayo commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. (It is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually September 16.) It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state of Puebla, and in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. We've ...#
Perfect Spring Picnic
 

Perfect Spring Picnic


By Lindsay Damast, Posted Apr 6th 2010

Getty ImagesWhen the gray skies finally break and the first seasonal blooms begin to dot tree branches, those of us who were subjected to a dreary winter find ourselves struck with spring fever. Though many associate that term with its romantic implications, here at KitchenDaily we're craving spring fruits and vegetables -- their arrival is the first sign that months of ... Read More# Getty ImagesWhen the gray skies finally break and the first seasonal blooms begin to dot tree branches, those of us who were subjected to a dreary winter find ourselves struck with spring fever. Though many associate that term with its romantic implications, here at KitchenDaily we're craving spring fruits and vegetables -- their arrival is the first sign that months of ...#