Green onions pack a lot of flavor into a little vegetable, especially those grown in your own garden. These onions, sometimes called scallions or spring onions, are mild and add a wonderful flavor to salsa, stir-fried dishes, salads, rice, dips, and more. In cooked dishes, add green onions at the last minute to preserve their [...]
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May is National Barbeque Month, so serving a grilled meal is a great way to celebrate Memorial Day. Since this also is the beginning of swimsuit season, consider serving chicken. You’ll get a main dish that is significantly lower in calories and saturated fat than red meat.
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For better flavor, start with [...]
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When people think of burritos, they often think of the staple on Mexican menus—tortillas stuffed with shredded meat, smothered in a cheesy sauce, and paired with beans and rice. But by definition, a burrito simply is a flour tortilla wrapped around a filling. Although they typically are filled with beans or meat, burritos can contain [...]
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Grilled cheese sandwiches and hot tomato soup will always be a lunchtime favorite of many. Although grilled American cheese sandwiches paired with plain tomato soup from a can will always be satisfying and comforting, this combination can be made into a heartier meal with the addition of some simple ingredients.
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Creamy Tomato [...]
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Brunch makes a great treat for a special mother, since it is a luxurious meal that families rarely take time for these days. As a bonus, Mom can sleep in while everyone else prepares the food. Just be sure to clean up after cooking so Mom can relax afterwards as well.
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Scrambled [...]
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May 2005
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In this issue:
– News from the Kitchen
– Reader Questions
– Tried and True
– Direct from the Pantry
– ‘Tis the Season
– Nibbles
– Pantry Staple [...]
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