August 29th, 2008
Well, you’ve spoken, and I must say I’m not surprised by the results! Barbecues and picnics, sandwiches and salads top the list for summertime culinary adventures. Well, duh…it’s hot most places ;-)
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August 29th, 2008
OK, we really do like the egg-based gelato recipe that I posted about, but a week or so later I ran into a cornstarch-based recipe. Now in times past I would have avoided that, but since we’ve removed all the most of the processed foods from our diet, I don’t worry as much about being […]
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August 29th, 2008
Personalize Anything with Lazertran Decals
What do you like to keep at the ready on your counter when you cook? Salt, pepper, your favorite herbs, parmesan cheese …? Eileen illustrates how to create a matching set of labeled canisters for your countertop cooking essentials with Lazertran Decals.
7 Healthy After School Snacks
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August 28th, 2008
Photo by Jeff Kauck
Cooking Light has a series of features on antioxidants: their importance in health, the food sources, and recipes that capitalize on antioxidant-rich foods.
The ABCs of Antioxidants
Color Your Palate
From The DNA of Antioxidants
Experts agree—while there’s no formal recommendation for the amount of antioxidants we need—the best way to obtain them is from a […]
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August 28th, 2008
Don’t Fill Up On the Antipasto:
Tony Danza’s Father-Son Cookbook
This book is totally adorable! OK, I’ll admit that I’ve been a huge fan of Tony Danza’s, like forever, and if there were ever going to be a man other than Mike hanging around my kitchen, I’d want it to be Tony. And if that man were […]
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August 27th, 2008
Depending upon how large a section you slice for each portion, this sandwich can be for lunch or for dinner. We had it recently, on a surprisingly cold rainy summer evening. I heated them, but you can serve them warm or cool. Wrap them in foil to heat in the oven or on the grill […]
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August 26th, 2008
Jerk sauce is a Jamaican delight, but not for the faint of heart! This sauce is HOT!!
That said, you can vary this recipe to make it milder or hotter to suit your own family. When my kids were little, Nate could eat the hottest salsa without a tear, but Dani always had stronger taste […]
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August 25th, 2008
If you like the practice of making large batches of Master Mixes that you can use over the course of weeks or even months, I would recommend that you take a look at Creative Homemaking’s recipe database. I can’t really personally recommend all of the recipes here, since some of them use ingredients that […]
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August 22nd, 2008
Photo by Beau Gustafson & Jan Gautro
Cooking Light
Seven delicious-sounding recipes, each promised to clock in at around 20 minutes! The snapper, shown above particularly struck my fancy. All recipes are available at the Cooking Light website. Here’s their snapper dish:
Pan-Grilled Snapper with Orzo Pasta Salad
1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped […]
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August 22nd, 2008
20 Ways To Use Those Fresh Tomatoes
Is your counter overflowing with tomatoes? Here are some great ways to use them up.
Barbara’s Watermelon and Feta Salad
It’s National Watermelon Month. Do you know how good watermelon is for your health and for your figure? Add in the benefits of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and you’ve […]
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