For many, asparagus is considered a favorite and special vegetable. I have always loved asparagus and serve it often. It’s easy and fast to prepare, plus I think it’s a perfect side dish for any type of entertaining. Serve it… Read More
Archive for the ‘Star Ingredients’ Category
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Cinco de Mayo…Recipes, tips and more to plan your fiesta.
Hola! Shake a maraca and samba your way over to join us for a fun El Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Dip into our Chipotle-Black Bean Salsa and sip on a margarita. It’s fiesta time and we’re ready to celebrate. I’m always up… Read More
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Garlic. 5 Tips to help you cook like a chef in your own kitchen.
Garlic is one of those staples found in my kitchen any time of the year. The smell of garlic sautéing in a pan lets everyone in our family know I am cooking up something tasty! I add it to a… Read More
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Eggs-actly what I love.
I have a friend who loves egg salad sandwiches. I mean she really loves them and will call me up to suggest I make her an egg salad sandwich lunch. Notice I am the one making the egg salad. Not… Read More
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Popeye loved his spinach. 9 Reasons we do too.
Do you remember Popeye? He was the goofy cartoon character who understood the power of spinach. Popeye had it going on. He was brave, he was cute, he was strong and he had Olive Oyl. And Popeye really loved his… Read More
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Stop Sobbing! Learn to Love your Onions
Onions are a staple in so many dishes. When eaten raw our taste buds are zapped by the sharp astringent flavor. When cooked, especially when sautéed slowly, the astringency departs and leaves a sweet creamy flavor. The onion belongs to… Read More
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6 Easy Steps to Freeze and Enjoy Summer’s Peppers All Year Long
I love peppers, but, wow! My garden produced a ton of beautiful peppers this summer and they are still coming in. Just last weekend, I picked more than Peter (who picked a peck)! Clearly, It’s been a good year for… Read More
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How to Pick the Best Summer Fruits and What to Make With Them
It’s blazing hot and summer is in full swing. Even in the scorching heat, summer is still the best! I mean, what’s better than lazy days by the pool, late nights bonfires and mouthwatering food! I’m talkin’, sweet summertime melon,… Read More
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Holy Cow, It’s Time to Try Bison!
Imagine this: a luscious, juicy burger, sitting atop a bed of fresh greens on a perfectly toasted bun…Yum. You’re about to take a huge bite and then you hear “Stop! That’s red meat! It’s terrible for you!” Moment. Ruined. How… Read More