Search Option:
Found in the June 25, 2020 edition of the St. Paul Pioneer Press and shared by Food and Lifestyle Reporter Nancy Ngo, this healthy and easily made ahead recipe was adapted from the twohealthykitchens.com blog. This unique recipe is a delicious spin on traditional Cowboy Caviar dips … but it’s also fantastic served as a […]
Hello to all of our members, “See you, in September, . . . ” (Any of you remember that song?) Here we are, entering the month of September and we’ve definitely felt a change in temperature the last few nights. It’s time to start thinking about soup, stew and chowder recipes. More on that in […]
Found on the Taste of Home website, this relatively simple salad is a nice accompaniment to grilled hamburgers. Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 cups fresh Broccoli florets 2/3 cup chopped Cucumber 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 3 Tablespoons chopped Onion 3 Tablespoons Bacon bits Directions: Place all ingredients in […]
This recipe created by Linda Gassenheimer was originally posted in the Cape Cod Times on August 28, 2019. Linda mentions that this is an ideal summer supper, perfect for a Labor Day picnic. Any type of bread can be used for the crostini, and any type of salad greens you have on hand can be […]
This week’s share will include either yellow wax beans or green beans. Yellow wax beans are crisp, succulent and firm, with a mellow, grassy, sweet and somewhat nutty flavor. They are nearly identical to green beans except for the color. The skin of yellow wax beans is somewhat thinner and more velvety. To store, wrap […]
Sweet red bell peppers are a rich source of vitamin C. They also offer us a significant amount of vitamin A and adequate levels of essential minerals such as iron, copper, zinc, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and selenium. Store red bell peppers in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. They will stay fresh for 3-4 days. […]
Kohlrabi is a close relative of broccoli; it resembles a root vegetable but actually the edible globe is the modified swollen stem. The edible leaves jut from the globe portion of the kohlrabi. It offers generous amounts of vitamins A and C and emphasizes the minerals potassium and calcium and is high in fiber. Kohlrabi […]
The first ripe tomatoes of the season are eagerly anticipated by cooks and gardeners alike. An excellent source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, they also offer us high levels of vitamin A and potassium, and are a good source of vitamin C. They can be baked, broiled, grilled, sauteed, . . . or just eaten […]
Broccoli is one of those versatile vegetables that is excellent on a veggie tray, used in salads, or lightly steamed. A very low calorie vegetable, it contains just 34 calories per 100 grams. Broccoli is high in vitamins A, C, calcium, potassium, and iron. It is rich in dietary fiber, and is also a rich source of vitamin […]
Since cucumbers are 95 percent water, they help us replenish the fluids and minerals we lose on those sizzling hot July days. While containing small amounts of vitamins A, C, and a few minerals, they are rich in vitamin E. In addition to using as a snack, either sliced or whole, try it as a refreshing […]
Shop From Home
