Minty Sugar Snap Peas
Zesty Sugar Snap Peas
Snappy Pork and Peas
For those times when shelling fresh peas isn’t appealing, choose varieties with edible pods. Sugar snap peas, a cross between green peas and snow peas, have a crispy, edible pod that’s perfect served raw or lightly cooked. If desired, you can remove the [...]
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One of the many times that there was a juicer craze going around, I decided that I wanted one. I had images in my head of combining healthy fruits and vegetables into tasty beverages. When I got to the store and saw how much juicers cost, the practical side of me took over. I ended [...]
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Toaster Oven Biscuits
Toaster Oven Pizza
Toaster Oven Fish Sticks
Toaster ovens are efficient appliances that deserve a spot on many counters, not just those in small apartments. Because they don’t heat up the whole house, they are great for making a meal on a hot summer day. Just remember to keep checking for the doneness of the [...]
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Except for a couple of nice days that were few and far between, this summer has been unseasonably cool and rainy here. In mid-July, I’m usually grilling every dinner because it’s too hot to cook in the kitchen. But these gray days are pulling me toward foods that are hot and comforting, like beef stew. [...]
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Blueberry Sauce
Crumb-Topped Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry Cobbler
When it comes to fruits and vegetables containing antioxidants, blueberries are on the top of the list. Wild or store bought, these little berries pack a big nutritional punch. They also are delicious, in season, and great as an ingredient in a variety of recipes.
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Grilled Cedar-Plank Salmon
Few things are as eye-catching at a restaurant than salmon cooked and served on a plank of wood. Not only does this look impressive, the plank also give the salmon a smoky, woody flavor. Fortunately, you don’t need a restaurant to prepare this meal for you.
Cooking on a plank isn’t much different [...]
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Cornmeal is a type of flour ground from dried kernels of yellow or white corn. Unlike all-purpose flour, cornmeal has a sweet and full-bodied flavor.
Pictured above left is coarse-ground yellow cornmeal. At right is medium-ground yellow cornmeal.
Pantry Pointers
• Cornmeal comes in three textures. Fine texture often is referred to as corn flour. Medium texture is the [...]
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There are many ways to celebrate Independence Day, and most of them involve food. Fortunately, grocery stores tend to have good sales for this holiday. By watching sales flyers and keeping your cookout, picnic, or potluck simple, you can celebrate the red, white, and blue without sacrificing a lot of green. For menu ideas, here [...]
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