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A perfect salad to accommodate autumn’s in-between weather and use up the last of summer’s goodies with some of the cooler weather crops now coming in. Find out about mizuna, stir-frying monster cucumbers and how to wilt a salad.
Think brown rice doesn’t taste as good as white? Try these flavor-boosting tricks and you’ll be loving your whole grains.
Did you know there’s a connection between what’s in your pantry and what’s on your thighs? It’s true, so pay attention to this often overlooked part of the kitchen–not only to what’s there, but also to what’s not there–like high-quality canned chicken that can stave off a hunger attack in a hurry.
When a dish comes out well, I like to think it’s due to my brilliance as a cook. But more often than not, good, carefully selected ingredients are the true stars. This recipe is a perfect example of one that’s all about the ingredients. No cooking skill required.
What un-bored home cooks know that bored cooks don’t, is that some of the best flavor in the kitchen comes from leftover bits and pieces, the kind that most people would pitch. Discover some ideas for “bits & pieces” cooking.
If you’re ready to try coconut milk to spark up your mealtimes, here are three tips for more successful use.
Caught between wanting more variety at mealtimes, but afraid of buying exotic pantry ingredients that will never get used up? Check out this for escaping this Catch 22 and having the best of both worlds.
While the word is getting out about frozen vegetables, let me repeat the key points about why frozen vegetables don’t deserve the bad rap they are often saddled with.
Yesterday’s post offered advice for dealing with “vegetable exhaustion:” Take a break every now and then by using frozen vegetables, which require little to no prep time. Here’s a great, “take-a-break” one dish meal, made easy with not only frozen peas, but also a convenient frozen fish fillet. Creamy Gingered Peas and White Fish 2 … Read more
Even the best among us need a break sometimes. When you hit a vegetable prepping wall, don’t beat yourself up. Take a break instead and come back refreshed and ready to take full advantage of the summer harvest.