January 17, 2011 in Food and Dining
(Family Features) – The new year brings a renewed focus on overall wellness and flavorful, healthy eating. So, McCormick & Company, Inc., the leading brand of spices and herbs, has identified America’s top 10 “Super-Spiced” cities based on consumption of “Super Spices.” 1 Black pepper, chili powder, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, garlic powder, ginger, oregano, red ...January 17, 2011 in Food and Dining
(Family Features) – Resolving to eat better doesn’t have to condemn you to a diet of lettuce and celery sticks. To make that healthy-eating resolution stick, think about the pleasures you can add to your menus, not about the temptations you need to avoid. Serving endive (pronounced “on-deev”) makes a meal seem like a special ...
January 17, 2011 in Recipes
Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 sprigs fresh thyme 6 large or 1 dozen medium California endives Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Preparation Melt butter over moderately low heat in a skillet large enough to hold endives in one layer. Add thyme sprigs, then arrange endives on top. Season ...
January 17, 2011 in Recipes
Ingredients Dressing 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons minced shallot Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salad 6 California endives, halved lengthwise and cored 2 firmly packed cups watercress leaves (no thick stems) 3/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 large crisp ...
January 17, 2011 in Recipes
Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 6 cups thinly sliced leeks Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 California endives, halved lengthwise and cored 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon 6 halibut fillets, 5 to 6 ounces each 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Preparation Preheat oven to ...
January 17, 2011 in Recipes
Ingredients Dressing 1/4 cup mayonnaise (not low fat) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1 anchovy fillet, finely minced 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, or to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salad 9 large California endives, halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons ...January 17, 2011 in Uncategorized
There may not be a lot you can do in your garden during the winter months, especially if you're in a colder part of the country. But there is plenty that you can do right now that will keep you connected to the garden you love while helping you prepare to get your hands dirty in the spring....
January 17, 2011 in Recipes
Ingredients 2-1/4 cups Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups 2% milk 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 3/4 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds Vanilla lowfat yogurt ...
January 17, 2011 in Recipes
Ingredients 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup 1 tablespoon peanut butter Chocolate sprinkles (optional) Preparation In a standing mixing bowl, mix yogurt and chocolate syrup on medium speed until well blended. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the peanut butter at 70% power for about 1 minute or until melted; stir half-way ...January 10, 2011 in Food and Dining
(Family Features) Tea has been enjoyed as a beverage for thousands of years. But more recently, tea has worked its way into the kitchen as a favorite ingredient of chefs, bakers and even mixologists. Sweet and grassy, light and fruity, smoky and complex – teas have a wide variety of flavor notes that complement many ...
