Category: Food

How To Season a Steak for the Grill

One lesson you’ve certainly taken away from watching your parents cook is that seasoning is everything. And if there’s one step that can truly take your steak to the next level, it’s seasoning your meat with intent and generosity. Why have a good steak when you can have a perfect steak? While it may seem obvious, adding…


Fried Zucchini Is the Ultimate Summer Appetizer

As the days get longer and the weather warms up, my excitement for zucchini season grows. I love zucchini in any and all forms; whether that’s grilled, added to soups and stews, shredded, or even served raw. But my absolute favorite way to enjoy zucchini is when it’s breaded and fried into crisp, golden-brown batons….


Tzatziki Is a Versatile Sauce, Dip

Admittedly, for years, I purchased store-bought yogurt dips and versions of tzatziki. They served their purpose as a quick sauce or dip, and that was before I decided to make my own version. The first thing to know is that you need to use Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt and is…


With the Caviar of Turnips as Your Kitchen Companion, You’ll Never Go Hungry

The main purpose of a turnip is to feed hungry people, and the hakurei (pronounced like “samurai”) turnip is no exception. We aren’t talking about the kind of hunger when you wonder when dinner will be ready. To eat most turnips, you need more of a “Little House on the Prairie during an extra-long winter”…


Beetroot Found to Be Natural Sports Performance Enhancer

More commonly found in the Slavic soup borscht, a salad, or the corner shop hamburger, the humble beetroot may soon become a regular part of athletes’ protein shakes after research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) found it can enhance sporting performance. Conducting a meta-analysis of 118 studies from 25 countries, the team evaluated…


Keep Uncooked Shrimp in the Freezer for Days You Need to Cook a Quick Meal

I always stock uncooked shrimp in the freezer; they prove perfect for fast, yet truly special meals. Stir-fried, grilled, or poached, most shrimp cook in less than 5 minutes. Look at shrimp labels indicating sustainable fishing or farming practices. For sweet flavor and beautiful pinkness, I’m partial to pink shrimp from Florida or red shrimp…


Savor the Flavor of These Wraps

These chicken lettuce wraps are crunchy and light, and they combine for a flavorful meal. The sweet, anise-like flavor of Thai basil pairs well with the bold taste of the peanut sauce, but regular basil — or even mint or cilantro — works well too. Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce Serves 4 Active Time:…


Mushroom Bolognese Features Rich Flavors

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service   Here’s a light version of the Italian classic Bolognese sauce that’s quick, easy and won’t break the calorie bank. A mixture of different sliced mushrooms creates the base for this vegetarian dinner. I use portobello and shitake mushrooms. If your market sells other wild mushrooms such as…


OUICOOK: The Spinach Quiche

Preparation: 3 hours | Cook-time: 1h50 minutes | 1 Pie I love baking Quiches, especially on weekends – they are the perfect leftovers for the entire family. Like any quiche, this shouldn’t be served hot, right out of the oven. This is at its best warm, room-temperature, or cold. Add in a dressed salad, and…


Use This Trick to Help Stop Peaches Turning Brown

By Ebony Williams From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution It’s peach season, and we’re gearing up to make some amazing dishes with Georgia’s signature fruit. There’s nothing worse than having a piece of fruit turn brown. Browning doesn’t necessarily mean the food is spoiled, but it can certainly ruin the look of a dish you’ve worked hard on….