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Llene sus fiestas navideñas de sabor con uva fresca
Last Updated on July 17, 2024 by Daily News Staff
(Family Features) La elegancia de las fiestas comienza en la mesa con comidas, postres y bebidas compartidas con los seres queridos. Este año, deje que las uvas añadan una elegancia fácil a sus recetas de temporada como un ingrediente exclusivo y perfecto para ocasiones especiales.
Como una adición muy versátil a los aperitivos, refrigerios, platos principales, guarniciones y postres, las uvas son un ingrediente esencial para tener a mano. Gracias a su delicada dulzura y jugosa textura, las uvas de California pueden ser la estrella en el centro de la mesa acompañando comidas especiales y sabrosas, como las chuletas de cerdo estofadas con miel y uvas servidas con sidra de uva con especias para una refrescante bebida para adultos.
Termine la celebración compartiendo una tarta de queso con uvas al estilo vasco, donde se usa un delicioso jugo de uva fresco en la masa de la tarta de queso para darle una dulzura natural que rezalta el sabor. Decore la parte superior con uvas frescas y jugosas para darle un toque final festivo.
Encuentre más ideas dulces para celebrar las fiestas en GrapesfromCalifornia.com.
Un dulce aperitivo para la fiesta
Prepare el ambiente para una reunión deliciosa sirviendo un aperitivo fácil y atractivo como esta bandeja de fiesta de uvas, con uvas frescas, prosciutto, quesos, pistachos y otras delicias favoritas para las fiestas. Las uvas son fáciles de incluir, ya que ofrecen una variedad de diferentes colores, formas, tamaños y texturas, lo que las convierte en un refrigerio ideal y saludable o como ingrediente en sabrosas recetas.
Chuletas de cerdo estofadas con miel especiada y uvas
Porciones: 4
- 4 chuletas de cerdo gruesas (alrededor de 3 libras)
- 4 cucharadas de harina
- 2 cucharadas de mantequilla o margarina, derretida
- 1 1/2 tazas de uvas de California, rojas o negras, enteras
- 1/3 taza de miel de abeja
- 2 palitos de canela pequeños, rotos
- 3-5 clavos de olor
- 1/2 cucharadita de jengibre molido seco
- 1/2 cucharadita de sal
- 1/4 cucharadita de pimienta negra
- 1 cucharada de menta fresca picada (opcional)
- Precaliente el horno a 325 F.
- Caliente una sartén o cazuela pesada con tapa a fuego medio-alto. Espolvoree las chuletas de cerdo con harina y dórelas lentamente en mantequilla derretida. No deje que la harina se queme.
- Retire la sartén del fuego y agregue las uvas, la miel, la canela, los clavos de olor, el jengibre, la sal y la pimienta. Cubra y coloque en el horno. Estofar lentamente de 50 a 60 minutos, o hasta que el cerdo esté tierno. Retire la carne de cerdo de la sartén y manténgala caliente. Retire la salsa de la sartén del exceso de grasa. Coloque las chuletas de cerdo en una bandeja de servir, vierta la salsa y espolvoree con menta picada, si lo desea.
Información nutricional por ración: 569 calorías; 54 g de proteína; 41 g de carbohidratos; 21 g de grasa (33% de calorías de grasa); 9 g de grasas saturadas (14% de calorías de grasas saturadas); 33% de calorías de grasa; 165 mg de colesterol; 407 mg de sodio; 1,6 g de fibra.
Tarta de queso con uvas al estilo vasco
Tiempo de preparación: 15 minutos, más enfriamiento y refrigeración
Tiempo de cocción: 40 minutos
Porciones: 12
- 2 tazas de uvas verdes de California, divididas
- 1/4 taza, más 2/3 taza, azúcar granulada, dividida
- 2 1/2 cucharadas de maicena
- 2 pizcas grandes de sal kosher
- 21 onzas de queso crema, a temperatura ambiente
- 1 taza de crema espesa o crema de leche, fría
- 4 huevos grandes, a temperatura ambiente
- 2 cucharadas de licor de naranja (opcional)
- Caliente el horno a 425 F con la rejilla en el centro. Use una hoja de papel pergamino de 12 por 16 pulgadas para forrar un molde desmontable de 9 pulgadas en el centro. Presione el papel en el borde inferior de molde y alise las arrugas alrededor de los lados. Coloque el molde en una bandeja para hornear poco profunda.
- En una mini licuadora o procesador de alimentos, mezcle 1 taza de uvas, 1/4 taza de azúcar, maicena y sal a velocidad alta hasta que quede suave, aproximadamente por 1 minuto.
- En un tazón de una batidora eléctrica equipada con paleta, bata el queso crema y el azúcar restante hasta que quede esponjoso, 1-2 minutos. Con la batidora a velocidad media, vierta gradualmente la crema espesa; raspar los lados y batir a alta velocidad hasta que la mezcla parezca crema batida suave, aproximadamente 1 minuto. Batir los huevos, uno a la vez, raspando cada vez que incorporas uno. A velocidad media, agregue gradualmente la mezcla de puré de uva; raspe y mezcle hasta que esté bien mezclado, por 1 minuto.
- Vierta la masa en el molde preparado, llévelo al horno y hornee de 38 a 40 minutos hasta que la tarta esté inflada y la parte superior esté dorada como caramelo. Aparecerán grietas alrededor de los bordes y la tarta se tambaleará cuando se toque suavemente con el dedo. Coloque el molde para tartas en una bandeja para hornear sobre una rejilla para que se enfríe. La tarta se hundirá a la mitad de su altura. Enfríe a temperatura ambiente, 1-2 horas, luego refrigere sin tapar. No saque la tarta del molde hasta que esté bien fría, al menos 5 horas o toda la noche.
- Corte las uvas restantes en mitades o en rodajas. En un tazón pequeño, combine las uvas con el licor de naranja, si lo desea, y reserve.
- Cuando esté listo para servir, retire el lado de la sartén. Retire con cuidado el papel pergamino arrugado del costado de la tarta de queso y luego pásela a un plato para servir quitando el papel del fondo de la tarta y debajo del molde mientras tira suavemente de la tarta hacia el plato y fuera del papel.
- Adorne la parte superior de la tarta de queso con la mezcla de licor de uva, si lo desea, o con uvas frescas. Corte la tarta en triángulos con un cuchillo delgado y afilado.
Nota: La tarta de queso se puede preparar hasta con 2 días de anticipación. Una vez que la tarta esté bien fría, cubra el recipiente con una envoltura de plástico hasta que esté lista para servir.
Información nutricional por ración: 350 calorías; 6 g de proteína; 25 g de carbohidratos; 26 g de grasa (67% de calorías de grasa); 15 g de grasas saturadas (39 % de calorías de grasas saturadas); 135 mg de colesterol; 200 mg de sodio; 0 g de fibra.
Sidra caliente de uva con especias
Tiempo de preparación: 20 minutos
Tiempo de cocción: alrededor de 1 hora
Porciones: 4
- 5 tazas de uvas rojas de California, más adicionales para decorar, cantidad dividida
- 3 tazas de agua
- 1 cucharada de miel de abeja
- 1 canela en rama
- 2 anís estrellado (opcional)
- 1 naranja grande
- 6 onzas de ron ámbar
- En una cacerola grande, mezcle 5 tazas de uvas con agua, miel, canela y anís estrellado, si lo desea. Lleve la mezcla a ebullición a fuego medio-alto, reduzca el fuego a medio-bajo, cubra y cocine a fuego lento hasta que las uvas estén tiernas, 50-60 minutos. Deje enfriar por 15 minutos.
- Coloque un colador de malla mediana sobre el tazón y vierta la mezcla de uvas. Presione suavemente sobre los sólidos para extraer el jugo de la fruta de aproximadamente 2 tazas de sidra de uva.
- Con el pelador, pelar una tira grande de cáscara de naranja y añadirla al zumo caliente. Dejar enfriar, tapar y refrigerar.
- Cuando esté listo para servir, caliente suavemente la sidra a fuego medio. Vierta 1/2 taza de sidra en cada taza. Agregue 1 1/2 onzas de ron y decore con un toque de naranja y una brocheta pequeña de uvas.
Información nutricional por ración: 170 calorías; 0 g de proteína; 18 g de carbohidratos; 0 g de grasa (0% de calorías de grasa); 0 g de grasas saturadas (0% de calorías de grasas saturadas); 0 mg de colesterol; 5 mg de sodio; 0 g de fibra.
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Last Updated on February 20, 2026 by Daily News Staff
National Muffin Day has a way of sneaking up on us—one minute it’s a normal Friday, the next you’re suddenly thinking about blueberry crumbs, warm cinnamon tops, and whether “just one” counts if you also grab one for later. This year, Corner Bakery Cafe is leaning all the way into the holiday with a deal that’s as straightforward as it is tempting: any muffin for $2 on Friday, February 20, all day, at participating locations.
Corner Bakery Cafe president Erin Hasselgreen summed up the brand’s approach in the announcement: “If there’s a day to celebrate muffins, it belongs at Corner Bakery. We bake them fresh every day… and on February 20 we’re making it easier than ever to celebrate with $2 muffins all day long.”
Why National Muffin Day still matters
Food holidays can feel a little gimmicky—until they give you a reason to try something new, revisit a favorite, or turn an ordinary day into a small tradition. National Muffin Day is one of those low-stakes celebrations that fits almost any schedule:
- Breakfast on the go (no fork required)
- A mid-afternoon snack that feels like a reward
- A sweet pick-me-up that doesn’t need a special occasion
Corner Bakery is betting on that exact vibe: muffins as a comfort food that’s familiar, easy to share, and always welcome.
The $2 muffin lineup: classic, seasonal, and “grab an extra” flavors
Corner Bakery says the deal covers all muffin flavors, which means you can keep it classic or go seasonal depending on what your local cafe has available. The brand highlights a mix that hits the usual favorites and the cozy, winter-to-spring crossover cravings:
- Blueberry
- Chocolate
- Cinnamon Crumb
- Cranberry Orange
- Banana
- Pumpkin
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
If you’re the type who likes to make National Muffin Day a mini tasting flight, the $2 price point makes it easy to mix and match—one safe pick, one “why not?” pick.
Muffins are timeless for a reason
In the release, Hasselgreen calls muffins “one of those timeless bakery items that never go out of style… comforting, versatile, and always satisfying.” And honestly, that’s the whole appeal. Muffins sit right in the sweet spot between pastry and snack—less fussy than a layered dessert, more satisfying than a cookie, and flexible enough to pair with coffee, tea, or a quick breakfast run.
They also travel well, which is why they’ve become a go-to for:
- Morning meetings
- School drop-offs
- Road trips
- Office snack tables
- “I’ll eat later” moments that turn into “I’m eating now” moments
The details (so you don’t get surprised at the register)
Here’s what to know before you head out:
- Deal: Any muffin for $2
- When: Friday, February 20 (valid all day)
- Where: Participating Corner Bakery Cafe locations
- Note: Pricing and availability vary by location
Corner Bakery recommends confirming participation by contacting your local cafe.
A little National Muffin Day game plan
If you want to make the most of it, here’s a simple way to approach the day:
- Pick your “must-have” flavor (the one you’ll regret skipping)
- Add one seasonal wildcard (pumpkin cheesecake fans, this is your moment)
- Grab a second muffin for later—because future-you always appreciates past-you
About Corner Bakery Cafe
Corner Bakery Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering across 18 states and Washington, D.C. The brand traces its roots to a neighborhood bakery that started in downtown Chicago in 1991, built around fresh ingredients, artisan breads, and a “warm and comfortable place” feel.
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Pizza Hut Brings Back Heart-Shaped Pizza With Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter + Howie Dorough
Pizza Hut is bringing back its iconic Heart-Shaped Pizza for Valentine’s Day — and it’s doing it with a pop-culture assist from Backstreet Boys members Nick Carter and Howie Dorough.
Announced Feb. 10, the limited-time collaboration is titled “The Shape of My Heart-Shaped Pizza,” a nod to the group’s hit “Shape of My Heart” and a neat fit for a product that’s basically made for February 14.
A Valentine’s campaign built for social (and nostalgia)
Pizza Hut says it teamed up with Carter and Dorough to create a series of social spots inspired by “Shape of My Heart.” In one featured video, the duo leans into a playful generational debate — Millennial vs. Gen Z hand-heart gestures— before settling on the one thing both sides can agree on: sharing a slice.
The timing also taps into a bigger Backstreet Boys moment. The band recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its album Millennium and continues its “Into The Millennium” residency at SPHERE in Las Vegas, keeping the nostalgia engine running for longtime fans while pulling in younger audiences.
How to order Pizza Hut’s Heart-Shaped Pizza
The Heart-Shaped Pizza is available now through Feb. 22, with a medium one-topping option starting at $11.99.
Pizza Hut is pitching the limited-time pie as an easy win for Valentine’s Day — whether you’re planning a cozy night in, surprising someone with a low-lift dinner idea, or leaning into a solo celebration.
To learn more or place an order, Pizza Hut directs customers to: https://www.pizzahut.com/c/content/heart-shaped-pizza
Offer details (quick fine print)
- Limited-time offer
- Medium one-topping pizza
- Hand-tossed crust only
- Pizza arrives uncut
- Extra toppings/cheese cost more
- Availability, pricing, and participation may vary
What to watch for
Seasonal menu items are nothing new — but Pizza Hut’s heart-shaped pizza has the kind of built-in shareability brands chase: it’s instantly recognizable, it photographs well, and it’s tied to a calendar moment people already post about.
Adding Carter and Dorough gives the campaign a second hook: nostalgia that travels fast on social, plus a light “generational” angle that’s easy to remix in comments.
About Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, was founded in 1958 and operates nearly 20,000 restaurants across more than 110 markets and territories. The brand is known for icons like Original Pan and Original Stuffed Crustpizzas. Pizza Hut also continues to push digital ordering, with over half of transactions worldwide coming from digital orders.
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(Feature Impact) Coughs and sniffles don’t have to derail you for long – not with a fresh, homemade stockpot full of Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup. Loaded with rotisserie chicken, celery and carrots, it’s sure to warm you from the inside-out as a warm, comforting meal. Plus, with eight servings, this dish can help solve dinnertime dilemmas throughout the week by storing leftovers in the refrigerator and reheating on the stove.
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Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup
Recipe adapted from Tastes Better from Scratch
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3-4 large carrots, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 10 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- chicken bouillon cubes (optional)
- 4 cups dry egg noodles
- 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken
- In large stockpot over medium-high heat, saute butter, celery and carrots 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add chicken stock or broth and season with rosemary, thyme and crushed red pepper. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Taste and add chicken bouillon cubes, if desired, for flavor.
- Bring to boil. Add noodles and cook until al dente. Remove from heat once noodles are tender.
- Add chicken. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
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