MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH PEARS, BEETS AND BLACKBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Photo: Love + Craft Kitchen To capitalize on great tasting fall seasonal ingredients, try this wonderful salad featuring not only pears, but also a few favorite companions - fresh beets, nuts and blue cheese. For the blackberry vinaigrette, use a good quality...
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WEIGHING VS MEASURING – Does It Really Make a Difference?
photo: iStock/photgrafeus One of the more important lessons I learned in culinary school had to do with weighing ingredients for baked goods using a kitchen scale, rather than measuring them with measuring cups and spoons. Some thought it was overly fussy! What...
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PEARS: THE OTHER FALL FRUIT
photo:Love+Craft Kitchen Pears – the “gift of the gods”. -- Homer Lovely yet unassuming, pears have held prominence in cultures for thousands of years. The tree is a symbol of longevity and immortality for many due to its ability to...
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BALSAMIC MARINATED FLANK STEAK
Photo: Love + Craft Kitchen This balsamic marinade is great for flavoring any type of steak and does equally well with pork or chicken. Use any dried herb blend you prefer, such as Penzy’s Bouquet Garni or McCormick’s Herb Blend. Or, if you have fresh herbs...
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HEALTHY FATS ARE ESSENTIAL TO A WHOLE FOODS DIET
photo: iStock/JulijaDmitrijeva Is fat really healthy? When it comes to the topic of fat in our diets, Americans are understandably confused and hesitant. For many years, we were very strongly told such things as – “Eating fat will make you fat.” “High fat diets...
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HEALTHY COOKING OILS
photo: iStock/AlexPro9500 A good quality cooking oil is an important component of meal preparation and a healthy diet. With so many oils available on store shelves, selection can feel confusing and overwhelming. Oils have various levels of fat, come in a variety of...
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THAI-STYLE RED CURRY WITH SALMON
photo:iStock/NightAndDayImages This flavorful recipe for Thai-style Red Curry capitalizes on healthy fats and is also gluten, soy and added sugar-free when using the noted brands below. Choose any combination of vegetables, and feel free to use any firm white fish,...
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REFRESHING WATERMELON SPRITZER
Photo: Love + Craft Kitchen Here’s a fun, refreshing, cocktail-like beverage to enjoy on the patio or at your next picnic! Superfood watermelon and fruit balsamic vinegar provide not only many key nutrients but also natural sweetness – no added sugar needed! The...
read moreWATERMELON 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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