December 27, 2011 in Food
Ingredients For the shrimp 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch red pepper flakes 1 pound medium shrimp, deveined 3 tablespoons high-quality tequila Salt, to taste 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped For the salad 4 cups dark, leafy mixed greens ...
December 27, 2011 in Food
Ingredients For the salad 1/2 cup walnuts 4 cups fresh spinach, stems trimmed 8 large strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese For the dressing 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Preparation Heat the oven to 375°F. Place walnuts on rimmed baking sheet ...
December 26, 2011 in Food
(Family Features) Year after year, saving money and eating healthier rank high on the list of New Year’s resolutions, but as many know all too well, busy schedules can make it hard to keep these resolutions up. “Pretty Delicious” author and “Top Chef” alum Candice Kumai has partnered with The Glad Products Company to create ...
December 26, 2011 in Food
Ingredients For the figs 2 cups fresh black mission figs, sliced in half 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon sea salt For the salad /2 cup blue cheese, cut into elegant wedges or thin slices 6 cups mixed salad greens with arugula 1/2 cup candied walnuts ...
December 23, 2011 in Cooking, Everyday Meals
As children grow older and increase their extracurricular activities, meals eaten as a family often decrease. But, studies show that families who manage to continue to eat dinner together benefit from better communication, stronger relationships and improved nutrition. Here are simple and creative ways to turn meal time into family time. Cook Together Before You ...
December 22, 2011 in Entertaining, Featured
Whoever coined the phrase “sleepover” must still be laughing – because, as many of you know, very little sleeping actually goes on! I’m always looking for fun ideas and recipes to keep the night-owls happy – here are some that you might like to try, too. Make a Sleepover Pillow: Buy and prewash some ...
December 20, 2011 in Food
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 6 1/2 cups vegetable broth 2 cups wild rice 2 cups long grain rice 3 cups fresh Chilean red and green grapes, cut in half 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, roughly chopped Preparation In large saucepan, melt butter. ...
December 20, 2011 in Food
Ingredients 1 cup Chilean fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh orange juice 8 ounces fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon orange zest 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves and the berries soften, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and chill. Best ...
December 20, 2011 in Food
(Family Features) Take holiday side dishes – and leftovers – from mundane to marvelous with the flavorful addition of fresh grapes and blueberries. Traditional cranberry relish gets a big taste upgrade and nutrient boost with the addition of “little blue dynamos” from Chile. The luscious, antioxidant-rich, fresh super berry transforms ordinary relish into something you’ll ...
December 20, 2011 in Food
Ingredients 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets 4 cups finely shredded red cabbage 4 cups torn watercress 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup snipped fresh mint 1/2 cup prepared light raspberry vinaigrette Crumbled feta cheese Preparation Drain beets. Cut beets into thin strips. In large serving bowl, ...
