Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade
Treat your friends and family to this wonderful twist on lemonade. We know you’ll love it! Ingredients • 3 1/2 cups water • 1/2 pound rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups) • 3/4 cup sugar, or to taste • Two 3-inch strips of lemon zest removed with a vegetable peeler plus… Continue reading »
Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese Dip
This is a must have in your recipe file. You can whip it up for friends and, no matter what else you serve, it’ll be the first thing to go. Serve it with crostini, tortilla chips, or crudités. Or just eat it by the spoonful. It’s that good. Ingredients • 1 cup 3/4″-inch pieces asparagus… Continue reading »
Easy Strawberry Jam
Strawberries are in season and what better way to enjoy them! Make some homemade jam! To clean strawberries: Submerge them whole in water, then lift out and drain, leaving dirt behind. Small-batch strawberry jam 3 1/2 lbs. strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved 2 ¾ cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 lemon, quartered 1. … Continue reading »
Back To Basics Margarita
Say goodbye to syrupy-sweet margarita mixes this Cinco De Mayo. Make your own skinny margarita! It saves 150 calories compared to traditional margarita recipes. Get back to the basics—fresh lime juice, tequila and Triple Sec are all you need. Adding lime zest to the salt rim gives great flavor and cuts the salt in half…. Continue reading »
Artichokes: A Spring Superfood!
Did you know that artichokes are high in antioxidants, have only 25 calories, no fat, 170mg of potassium, are a good source of folate, vitamin C, magnesium & dietary fiber? That’s why we can’t resist giving you a delicious way to enjoy them this weekend! Roasted Artichokes Artichokes are so naturally delicious that it’s best… Continue reading »
Caramelized Onion Quiche with Dubliner
Happy Meatless Monday! Try this delicious quiche. It’s makes a wonderful light dinner served with a green leafy salad. Ingredients 1 recipe pie dough 2 Tbs olive oil 2 red yellow onions (about one pound total) Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbs chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon fresh thyme… Continue reading »
Spicy Black Bean Tostadas
Did you know going meatless once a week may reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity? It can also help reduce your carbon footprint and save precious resources like fresh water and fossil fuel. Here’s a great start to your Meatless Monday tradition! Ingredients: For the… Continue reading »
Gluten-Free Coconut-Lime Chicken Noodle Soup
Gluten-free fans we found this delicious recipe that we think you will enjoy. Ingredients 6 ounces dried flat rice noodles 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly slice 6tablespoons lime juice (from 3… Continue reading »
Foods To Make You Smile
The Modern American Diet—MAD—way of eating is throwing off our bodies’ natural feel-good chemistry, resulting in a miserable, moody, anxious, and agitated nation. Luckily, an instant jolt of happiness is just a forkful of brain food away. People should be focusing on brain foods and mood-promoting fats to best nurture happiness, says Drew Ramsey, MD,… Continue reading »
Poached Pears
Bosc pears, available through April, become tender yet hold their shape well when poached. A spice-infused syrup gives them a pie-like flavor. Ingredients • Zest of 1 lemon, cut into thin strips • 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper • 3 cups apple cider • … Continue reading »
