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15 ways to use salsa you’ve never thought of before

It is time to think beyond the tortilla chip and get saucy with your salsa. May is National Salsa Month, so what better way to celebrate than by incorporating new ways to use salsa? Mild, hot, medium, sweet or savory; salsa is a versatile condiment that can be used in countless ways beyond the chip bowl. Unique ways to use salsa in your cooking The next time you find a half-empty salsa jar in the refrigerator or you need to clear out some space in the pantry, consider incorporating salsa into your everyday cooking. 1. Salsa makes a delicious burger topping May 28th is National ...

Foods that can affect long-term health and wellness

METRO — The phrase “you are what you eat” can serve as a warning that the foods a person consumes greatly affect his overall health. Although eating a cheese-laden burger with a side of deep-fried potatoes every so often will not turn a person’s health on its head, repeatedly making poor dietary decisions may be a recipe for chronic health problems. Health experts say foods (and beverages) can affect hearts, waistlines and brains. Foods that are grouped under the category of “junk food” tend to be the largest dietary offenders. The term “junk food” refers to foods that ...

Brownies: The perfect picnic sweet

We all know the saying that April showers bring May flowers, and I would add to that, the promise of picnic season. It’s not too early to start gathering recipes for picnic favorites that are easy to make, easy to eat and travel well. As for a dessert, brownies meet all those ...

Don’t roll your vegetarian ‘meatballs’; Smash them for better flavor

Keftedes are Greek meatballs, sometimes made with a mixture of chickpeas and sardines. For our vegetarian version, we substitute the sardines with feta cheese, which gives the keftedes a deeply savory note while keeping them meat-free. Based on the chickpea and sardine keftedes from ...

Crafting gourmet picnic baskets for spring outings

As the warmer spring weather moves in, you’ll want to get outdoors to enjoy the sunny days. Welcome in the season with a gourmet picnic basket, perfect to enjoy at your favorite scenic spot. Imagine sitting in a lush green park, a checkered blanket spread beneath a shady tree and an ...

Bring joy back to family meals

FAMILY FEATURES — While meals savored with loved ones are intended to produce smiles and shared moments, the process of grocery shopping, planning and cooking has become a chore for many families. Take the first step toward bringing back the joy and magic of making your favorite foods with tools that do the work for you. For example, the all-in-one Albertsons Meal Plans and Recipes tool allows you to focus on what you want to eat rather than what you need to buy as it empowers everyday home cooks to plan, shop and prepare personalized recipes based on dietary preferences, allergies ...