WATERMELON SALAD with BERRY BALSAMIC POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE
Photo: Love + Craft Kitchen Handcrafted Pottery by Fire's Eye Pottery, McMinnville, OR Jazz up your summer weeknight or weekend menus by serving this cool, refreshing salad as either a side or entree. The sweetness of fresh, perfectly ripened watermelon combined...
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Happy National WATERMELON Month!
photo:iStock/smarina When one has tasted watermelon, he knows what the angels eat. --Mark Twain It’s a classic, nostalgic scene – relaxing under a bright blue, sun-filled sky, enjoying a gentle crunch that releases sweet refreshment while tantalizing the tongue,...
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SHELF LIFE FOR PANTRY ITEMS
photo:iStock/nedjelly Having a well-stocked pantry is key to whipping up meals for both busy weeknight dinners and leisurely weekend events. Whether stocking up on extra items at a good price or purchasing a particular spice for use in an interesting recipe,...
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COLD ROASTED BEET & BLACKBERRY SOUP
Photo: Love + Craft Kitchen There are many versions of borscht, generally a beetroot soup seasoned with dill. This recipe changes things up a bit, using what may seem like an unusual combination of ingredients – beets, blackberries, cucumber and coconut milk. ...
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ROASTED GOLDEN BEET SALSA
Photo: Love + Craft Kitchen Change up your salsa routine with this sweet and savory number offering warm, clean flavors and a little kick of heat. Golden beets are generally milder and sweeter than earthy dark red beets, but this recipe is equally delicious with any...
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REDUCING ADDED SUGAR IN YOUR PANTRY AND REFRIGERATOR
Photo: iStock/tycoon751 Imagine sitting down to dinner and being told, “That meal comes with a side of sugar.” Your reaction may very well be surprise and confusion, you may even quickly lose your appetite and find yourself running for the door! It sounds a bit...
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BEETS – A Super “Super Food”!
Photo: iStock/sagarmanis When talking to almost anyone about food, comfort foods like pasta, chocolate and ice cream generally elicit ooohs, aaahs and smiles. Bring up the topic of beets and the mood quickly turns serious dividing participants into two camps – those...
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CUCUMBER-TOMATO-DILL SAUCE FOR SALMON
photo: Love+Craft Kitchen One of my favorite ways to prepare salmon is to do so very simply - brush the fillet with olive or avocado oil and sprinkle it lightly with salt, pepper and dried or fresh dill before grilling or roasting. Super quick, easy and delicious! ...
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SEAFOOD CHOWDER
photo: istock/martinturzak This is a favorite for lunch or dinner at any time of year! The recipe is quite adaptable so you can take advantage of whatever type of fish or seafood looks great at the market. Try not to skip adding the Pernod; it’ll be your secret...
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“SHOP YOUR KITCHEN FIRST” TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE
photo: iStock.com 104+ Empire State Buildings stacked up An entire football stadium filled x 365 days $218 billion per year What do these seemingly random figures have in common? They each illustrate the estimated amount of food wasted in America each...
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