If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth without investing too much time baking, there are plenty of desserts that can be made with fewer than five ingredients. And this frosted coffee float is one of them. Packed with hot cocoa, coffee and vanilla ice cream, this dynamic coffee recipe can be made at home for a morning…
Grilled Chicken and Peach Kabobs
Fourth of July may be over, but there is still much more grilling ahead this summer. Use some of the leftover chicken from your backyard cookout to make these delicious grilled chicken and peach kabobs. Peaches are one those must-have summer fruits, which is one reason why this kabob recipe is an easy chicken dinner perfect for summer. Pair…
Food Prices Fall in June, Cereal Output Seen Slightly Higher, UN Agency Says
ROME—World food prices fell for a third consecutive month in June, but remained close to record high levels set in March, the United Nations’ food agency said on Friday. The May figure was previously put at 157.4. Despite the monthly decline, the June index was still 23.1 percent higher than a year earlier, pushed up…
Enjoy Flavor of Quiche Lorraine Without the Effort of Making the Crust
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Bastille Day, July 14, always brings memories for me of a creamy, flavorful quiche Lorraine. A true quiche Lorraine has bacon and cheese. I decided to make a quick one using breadcrumbs for the crust instead of pastry. You can still enjoy the flavor without the effort of…
Crispy Tostadas Topped With Beans and Veggies Make a Great Lunch or a Snack You Can Share!
Tostadas are crispy, flat corn tortillas sold in the supermarket. They are a great base for lots of quick meals and snacks. In this recipe, they are topped with a flavorful combination of roasted tomatoes and corn plus refried beans. A sprinkling of queso fresco (a crumbly, mild Mexican cheese) adds creaminess and a slight…
This Blueberry Cream Pie May Be the Tastiest Ever
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Blueberry season is upon us, which means berry-studded muffins, pancakes, salads and smoothies. The plump and juicy berry — thought to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all everyday fruits — also makes a great base for a summer pie that’s both sweet and jammy, with just…
Beans: The Ideal Carbohydrate
Beans Are Nutritionally Unique Beans and other legumes (such as lentils and split peas) are the ideal starchy food. When many people think of high-fiber, starch-containing foods, they think of whole grains, which are healthful foods, but beans are nutritionally superior. Beans and other legumes have uniquely high levels of fiber and resistant starch, carbohydrates…
Tampa Tradition of Baking Cuban Bread With Palmetto Leaves at Risk
By Paul Guzzo From Tampa Bay Times Tampa—For as far back as anyone can remember, Tampa bakers have used palmetto leaves to make Cuban bread. And for the last three decades, the same man has traveled the state collecting the palmetto leaves needed by La Segunda Bakery, which bakes more than seven million loaves a…
The Red White
Don’t be blue now that the Fourth of July holiday is over, because the season is just beginning for red white. Warmer weather is the perfect time to break out dry rosé wines, which is admittedly an artificial way of suggesting that there is actually a best time to drink pink. Anytime is fine. I…
Craft a Healthier Cocktail
Behind every skinny margarita, virgin mai tai, or mocktail of choice, is the desire for a healthier libation. Whether that means fewer calories, less sugar, or less or no alcohol, the demand is real and on the rise. Low-carb beers, hard seltzers, and low- or zero-proof cocktails designed with fresh and flavorful natural ingredients are…
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