Hi everyone, As we head into the last full week of August, many of us are looking ahead to the shift in routine that comes with fall. You'll start to notice this in the recipes posted as well. More soups, stews and chowders will be featured. Since Swiss chard is...
This delicious side dish was found on the website "Mangia Bedda", created by Nadia Fazio. She shares this one and numerous other 100% authentic traditional Sicilian Italian recipes on her site. Many of these originated with her mother and grandmother ("Nonna"). For...
Wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks, white sweet corn is a fun variety to try. Both the kernels and the milk of white corn are creamy white in color. Cook for only a few minutes to retain the best flavor and texture. White corn can be blanched,...
A convenient ready-to-go snack that is low in calories, celery is a staple for many of us. One of the most versatile vegetables around, besides its use as a quick snack, celery is used in salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews. Unlike some vegetables, it retains most...
Chard is native to the Mediterranean region. It is named 'Swiss chard' because it was first described by a Swiss botanist in the 16th century. The most familiar varieties of Swiss chard are the white stem and the beautiful ruby-red stem chard. Both types have...
High in vitamin A and beta carotene, which is the substance responsible for its beautiful orange color, carrots are a favorite raw snack for many children and adults. The carrot is also high in fiber, calcium, potassium, and other trace minerals. To receive the most...
The active component in jalapenos and other hot peppers is capsaicin, which gives them their strong spicy pungent character. Tolerance levels in individuals can vary widely---use them in moderation at first. Eating cold yogurt or drinking milk will help dilute the...
Potatoes are considered an important staple food and the number one vegetable crop in the world. Because of their neutral starchy flavor, they are a good complement to many meals. They are available year-round as they are harvested somewhere every month of the year....
