Checking out my little container garden the other day I noticed there were a few tiny bell peppers on the vines, cute but not promising. However, at the local farm stands the peppers are large, abundant and being sold for much less than in supermarkets. It’s the perfect time to buy peppers ...
Robust tomato flavor is key to tomato rice, a popular southern Indian dish typically prepared when there is an abundance of ripe, red tomatoes and leftover basmati rice. It’s a versatile but intensely savory dish that can be eaten as a light meal with a dollop of yogurt or paired with ...
Have you been using salt wrong all your life? Are you marinating too long, thinking that it’s necessary for flavoring? Find out which cooking techniques are the subject of heated debates among seasoned chefs and which side of the table you’re on. Should you salt before or after cooking? There’s no doubt that salt is essential for seasoning but chefs may disagree about the best time to use it. For meats, some strongly recommend salting before cooking — known as dry brining - to give the salt more time to season the meat and tenderize the texture. Other chefs oppose this ...
FAMILY FEATURES — Begin building tiny, healthier practices into routines you already have to help make it easier to establish habits you can stick to. This concept is called “habit stacking,” and it can help you improve habits from morning to night. Consider those busy mornings when you need an on-the-go solution — rather than opting for sugary foods and drinks, turn to Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothies that include unsweetened green tea. When incorporated as part of an overall healthy diet, unsweetened tea can support heart health. This no-sugar-added recipe from Lipton, a ...
Dust off that waffle iron hiding in the back of your cabinet, the one you only bring out for Mother’s Day. With National Waffle Day approaching on Aug. 24, it’s time to celebrate this small appliance’s flexibility and special place in our culinary heritage. From savory snacks to sweet ...
I may not be a great gardener, but the tomato plants in pots at the side of the house are actually bearing fruit. Currently, the tomatoes are ripening in shifts but I’m imagining that within the next few weeks I’ll have enough ripe tomatoes to prepare some of my favorite dishes. For breakfast, an omelet with chopped tomatoes and feta cheese is a tasty way to start (or end) the day. Baked tomato halves with an egg surprise inside are another yummy option, as well as, Tomato Crunch Pie, perfect for brunch, lunch, dinner or any time at all. May I also recommend a pasta dish with ...
