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Supercharge Spring Meals with a Powerful Salad

By Lauren on May 18, 2023 Food & Drink, Food and Dining

Supercharge Spring Meals with a Powerful Salad Bright, beautiful spring days often call for fresh, delicious meals that give you energy to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re hitting the pavement for a run, powering up for an afternoon at the office or picnicking with loved ones, nutrition and flavor can go hand in hand with an easy-to-make salad. For your next springtime meal, lean on a versatile ingredient like sweet potatoes as a key ingredient in this Sweet potato Power Salad, a light yet filling solution that can feed the whole family. Easy to add to a variety of…

A Seasonal Spring Surprise

By Lauren on May 16, 2023 Food & Drink

You can almost feel spring in the air, and with the warmer weather comes delicious, delectable foods. From casseroles to fresh fruits and wholesome vegetables, a change of season offers something to look forward to for nearly every foodie. A spring dish that is sure to impress is this Cheesy Asparagus Tart. It has melty cheese, cooked asparagus and an under layer of puff pastry baked to golden brown perfection. Start by cooking your asparagus on the stove top in 5 cups of water for 5-8 minutes. Then soak it in an ice bath until cooled. Transfer to a mixing…

Peanut Butter Perfection

By Lauren on May 8, 2023 Food & Drink, Food and Dining

If you’ve ever taken a bite of something and the only word that came to mind was “yum,” you know what it’s like to experience this dessert. It’s fluffy, sweet, perfectly crumbly and tastes delicious. It’s rich but light. It’s a dessert that will likely never go out of style. You can stop guessing what it may be: this treat is a scrumptious bite of Fluffy Peanut Butter Pie drizzled with chocolate syrup. You will understand the craze once you sink your fork into the chilled triangle resting on your plate. With a chocolate cookie crust and a thick, delicious…

Fun Taco Recipes to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

By Lauren on May 5, 2023 Food & Drink, Food and Dining, Holiday

Cinco de Mayo is a fun and festive holiday that celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. Tacos are a popular dish enjoyed on this day, and there are many creative and delicious ways to make them. Here are some fun taco recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo: Grilled Steak Tacos: Marinate some steak in a blend of chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and lime juice. Grill the steak until it’s cooked to your liking, then slice it into thin strips. Serve the steak in warm tortillas with diced tomatoes, avocado, and fresh cilantro. Fish Tacos: Coat some white fish fillets…

A Tasty Meal for a Heart-Healthy Summer

By Lauren on May 3, 2023 Food & Drink, Food and Dining

As you plan your summer fun, think also about adopting healthy habits that can help keep your blood pressure under control. When your blood pressure is consistently high – a condition called hypertension – blood flows through arteries at higher-than-normal pressures. This can cause serious health problems not just for your heart, but also for your blood vessels, kidneys, eyes and brain. Hypertension affects women and men of all ages but making small lifestyle changes can go a long way toward prevention. Start with updating your summer menu with delicious, heart-healthy recipes, like Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken. Following a heart-healthy…

Best Recipes for Garlic Lovers

By Carlos on April 19, 2023 Food & Drink

It’s National Garlic Day! Garlic is flavor powerhouse, sure to amp up any dish. Garlic lovers, follow the recipes below if you love the delicious aroma and depth of flavor of this beneficial bulb. Garlic-Rosemary Chicken (Serves 2) Ingredients • salt-1 tsp. • garlic-5 cloves • olive oil-5 tbs. • white wine-2-3 cups • rosemary-2 tbs. • chicken-5 thighs • Large pan (cast iron) Instructions 1. Arrange your chicken in the pan, skin side down with your olive oil on the bottom to keep from sticking. 2. Crush your garlic cloves in the press. 3. With a knife or the…

Mouthwatering Ways to Reuse Leftover Easter Ham

By Carlos on April 10, 2023 Food & Drink

Cooking a large Easter meal takes time, careful planning, and a lot of work in the kitchen. While you are in the planning stage, you may want to think of some downtime after the big meal. Often we think of leftovers as an afterthought, but what if we decide to plan for them. When cooking for the big holiday meal, purchase a ham larger than the portions needed for the dinner. Have on hand recipes that can make meals a breeze using the leftover cooked ham. That will make the next few days easier for you. Here are some recipes…

Easy Empanada Recipes

By Carlos on April 8, 2023 Food & Drink

Empanadas are a staple in many Argentinean households. They are filled with all sorts of ingredients like beef, peppers, onions and numerous spices. Some individuals shy away from making empanadas because this dish does take some time. Fortunately there are several easy recipes that will allow you to make empanadas without a lot of work or preparation. Canned Crescent Roll Method This recipe uses canned crescent rolls which adds a crispy texture to the empanadas. Ingredients: -½ red onion, chopped -½ teaspoon pepper -1 tablespoon cumin, ground -1 pound ground beef, thawed -1 tablespoon chili powder -8 ounce can, tomato…

What To Make For St. Patrick’s Day

By Justin on March 7, 2023 Food & Drink, Holiday

Although many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations revolve around beer and revelry, there’s no reason to neglect the menu. The holiday provides an excellent opportunity to sample some of Ireland’s signature cuisine. If your repertoire has been previously limited to corned beef and cabbage, perhaps it’s time to explore a few lesser-known alternatives. Appetizers Cheese Parcels Although they don’t get as much attention as their French and Swiss counterparts, Irish cheeses are a force to be reckoned with. Gubbeen cheese, with its faintly pink rind, earthy mushroom undertones, and semi-soft texture, is a standout that should appeal to everyone. Cut the…

The Best Coffee Alternatives

By Carlos on March 4, 2023 Food & Drink

There’s nothing like a hot cup of coffee to get your day started. However, you might want to drink a cup of coffee with your dinner or in the evening before going to bed. Unfortunately, the impacts that the caffeine has on your body might not allow you to go to sleep at night. If you want to drink coffee without the side effects of the caffeine, then consider some of the alternatives that are available. A caffeine-free alternative is also beneficial for your health as the removal of it from your diet can begin to enhance your metabolism. Mushrooms…

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