Tip, Trick & a Recipe: More Shrimp, Please
Shrimp is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. But that’s not all! It also contains folate and B vitamins, vitamins A, D, E, potassium, iron, calcium, and magnesium. Even though shrimp does tend to be high in cholesterol, they are low in calories as well as fat, which means they can be quite the […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Pinto Beans
Pinto Beans are a nutritious and versatile bean seen in a lot of Mexican cooking. The healthy-ness factor, plus how cheap they are should put pintos on everyone’s shopping list! According to the New Mexico State University College of Agriculture, a one-cup serving of Pinto Beans provides 1/4 the recommended daily allowance of protein for […]
Under Pressure? Put Your Dinner There!
This week on Facebook we had a lovely post: “I’m in love with Saving Dinner. I just made home-cooked, healthy meals for my family for the whole week! They ate up each meal, I took leftovers for lunch all week long, and the shopping was a breeze thanks to the provided grocery list at the […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Watermelon
Now is the time for all good summer enthusiasts to get their watermelons! They’re in season; they’re cheap, plentiful and chocked full of potassium (great for those times when you’re feeling bloated) and a smattering of vitamin C. Here’s today’s TRICK: Picking out a good watermelon involves a bit of skill with thumping optional (if […]
Seasoned With Salt
You will notice in a lot of my recipes, I say “salt and pepper totaste” There is a reason for this—not because I’m trying to frustrate you! Salt should be added slowly and, depending on the recipes, in steps. That’s how the pros do it and it makes sense—this is how to get the best […]
Dinner Diva: Chicken Nuggets
Admittedly, it doesn’t take much to get my nutritional feathers ruffled. I’ve seen a lot of things that have made me crazy over the years and you’ve heard me harp on them—from “healthy” whole wheat donuts to artificial sweeteners, Olestra and acrylimide. I’ve sang the siren’s song about good nutrition and what I believe too, […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Grilling
Girls can grill too so go get your grill on! 🙂 Here’s today’s TIP: When using a grill, whether it is gas or charcoal, it is imperative to preheat it. You cannot put the food on a cold grill and start that way for the same reasons you don’t stick food in an oven that […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Cherries
Cherries are a very special gift that nature bestows on us for a very short period of time each summer. I’m not talking about those gross red dye #5 cherries in the jar, I’m talking about fresh picked real cherries. However, frozen and dried cherries can be had all year long. But when you see […]
Best Ever Potato Salad (with or without mayo)
Nothing wows a potluck or picnic better than a big vat of homemade potato salad. And considering right now is the best time for fresh potatoes (I had some absolutely delicious red potatoes in my CSA basket this past week!), I thought we’d pull out the potato peelers and get busy. So next time you’re […]