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Tomatoes fresh off the vine

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 ...

What to do with all those fresh-picked cucumbers? Try this Greek salad

There is a lot of chatter about how challenging it is to use up all of the zucchini and tomatoes that inundate farms and gardens in the height of the summer. But somehow, there’s not as much discussion about how to use up all of those cucumbers. If you have planted cucumbers or have access ...

Spud-tastic celebrations for National Potato Day

Baked, roasted, mashed, shredded, fried — no matter how you eat potatoes, enjoying some starchy spuds is a cause for celebration. On Aug. 19, 2024, embrace these potato-centric dishes as you celebrate National Potato Day. Few ingredients are as versatile — and as delicious — as the potato. From humble origins, potatoes have become a staple in cuisines around the world. Potatoes are often affordable and, with a mild taste, they adapt well to every flavor. Whether you like your potatoes with toppings or on their own with a pinch of salt, these potato dishes and recipes are worth a ...

Eight healthy snack ideas kids will love

METRO — Parents know that growing children need a lot of food. According to pediatric dietitian Hanna Leikin, MS, RD, CSP, LD, kids need a higher calorie demand per body weight compared to adults to support bone development, muscle growth and other bodily functions. Perhaps that’s why it seems like a stocked refrigerator or pantry can become barren in just a few days when kids are in the house. Children are frequently looking for snacks between meals, which means that parents need to have a variety of snack foods at the ready for their youngsters. But it can be a struggle to find ...

Easy grilled appetizers

If you enjoy having friends over for a casual summer evening around the fire pit, a game of cards or an outdoor movie, wow your guests with an array of appetizer snacks cooked on the gas or charcoal grill. See how grilling imparts a subtle smoky flavor to an ordinary wheel of Brie cheese, Portobello mushrooms or a dip made with fire-roasted red bell pepper. Easy to prepare, these delicious recipes are a great way to turn an ordinary get-together into something special. Brie with Bacon Appetizer 1-pound bacon 1 (16-ounce) Brie wheel 1/2 cup barbecue sauce Directions: Cook ...