Everybody's Favorite Superfood: Garlic — 9 Great Recipes. 9 Super Cheap Health Foods You Need to Stock Up On. By Tiffany Gagnon Most people think that eating healthy comes with a stiff price tag—cold-pressed juices for $8 a pop?
Case in point. However, things like oats, potatoes, popcorn and peanut butter are healthy choices that won’t bottom-out your budget. Shopping locally and in-season can help cut down on costs, and buying in bulk will also save you money and trips to the store. It’s all about choosing the right foods. Price: $.79/LB Bananas are nature’s perfectly portioned, portable snack. Price: $.99/LB Sweet potatoes, purple potatoes, white potatoes—Angela Lemond, R.D.N., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, says you shouldn’t discriminate because each kind offers great health benefits, including high levels of potassium and vitamin C. Price: $1.29 each High in fiber, low in calories and full of vitamin A—pumpkin has got a lot to offer your body. Price: $2.79 each Price: $24.99/3 Liters. 10 Foods to Help You Burn Calories. 12 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy Nights. Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe. Difficulty:Easy | Total Time: | Makes:6 to 8 servings Large, woody pumpkins are perfect for jack-o’-lanterns; save the tender little ones for this savory soup, a well-deserved treat after a chilly leaf-raking session.
Game plan: The pumpkin can be roasted a day ahead, removed from the skin, and refrigerated until you’re ready to make the soup. This recipe was featured as part of our Halloween Horror Movie Menu. 1 (4-pound) sugar baby pumpkin, cut in half and seeds removed1 tablespoon olive oilKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1/2 cup small-dice bacon (about 3 slices)1/2 cup small-dice shallots (about 2 medium)1/4 cup dry (fino) sherry2 cups stock or low-sodium chicken broth2 cups water1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves1/4 cup heavy creamParsley Croutons, for garnish (optional) Heat the oven to 375°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Pumpkin Recipes : Food Network : Recipes and Cooking.
Pumpkin-Parmesan Biscuits Recipe : Food Network Kitchens. 12 Things To Do With Pumpkin Seeds Recipe Roundup. 10 Ways To Make Pumpkin Soup Recipe Roundup. Harvest Project: Homemade Prunes! Last year I embarked on my very first solo canning projects, and the first recipe I made was a simple plum syrup.
I have this huge and bountiful plum tree, you see, so it only made sense. But there was something ‘not quite right’ about the flavor. FNCS Recipe Box. Free Recipe eCookbooks The Complete AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes Collection. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM PIE. I'm not a very big fan of traditional pies, but I found this recipe a few years ago and it has become a family favorite for pie and non-pie fans alike!
I have only used strawberries, but you can use any fruit or combination of fruit and I'm sure it would still be delicious. I think raspberries would be wonderful with this recipe...maybe I'll try that next time. Strawberries and Cream Pie 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. No-Bake Cookies - Tips on Making No-Bake Cookies Video. Why waste time waiting for cookies to bake when you can make easy, delicious no-bake cookies?
Here are some tips on making no-bake cookies.See Transcript Hi, I'm Valarie Johnson for About.com. Here's an easy, no-bake cookie recipe that you can make in less than 15 minutes! We're going to give you some tips on the best ingredients to use, preparation guidelines and some variations on the recipe. No-Bake Cookie Ingredients Here are the ingredients that you'll need for your basic no-bake cookies recipe:1 stick of butter – Choose butter over margarine; butter is a lot more flavorful, whereas margarine tends to separate and become watery.1/2 cup milk – If you're looking to cut calories, here's one place you can do it; choose low-fat, fat free or soy milk.2 cups sugar – Or try brown sugar for a more nutty taste1 cup semisweet chocolate chips – Butterscotch chips are another great option3 cups quick oatmeal – Be sure to avoid instant.
Strawberry Soup Recipe : Microwave an Instant Chocolate Cake in a Coffee Mug. Make Cake in a Mug. From Wired How-To Wiki Make this cake in 5 minutes!
You could be eating this right now... En francais: Faire du gâteau dans une grande tasse You’re working at home and your mind starts to wander to snack possibilities. Keep Single Serving Microwave Cake Mix on Hand for a Quick Fix. (1) Timeline Photos. Thai Basil Sangria. Like most New York apartments, mine is tiny, overpriced, and lacking in storage space.
It also happens to be a boxy studio with no alcove, so I need to be incredibly creative with my bed arrangement vis-à-vis other furnative. The one thing my apartment does have going for it, however, is natural light. It faces northwest, and the large windows allow the main room to be flooded with light from sunrise until sundown. And so recently I've tried to take advantage of this by attempting a windowsill garden. "Attempt" is the keyword, because I don't really know the first thing about gardening. So this is my second attempt.
When I came back, my mint plant looked pathetic. Bountiful Baskets Thai Pack. Lemongrass-Basil Sherbet. Recipes using lemongrass. What is it?
Lemongrass, a stiff grass native to India, is widely used as a herb in Asian cuisine. Evergreen in warm climates, lemongrass is a sharp-bladed, perennial, blue-green grass that grows in 3- to 6-foot-tall cascading clumps. This citrusy plant plays a starring role in many Southeast-Asian cuisines, adding its unique flavor to everything from curries to cold drinks. Not long ago, it was nearly impossible to find, except in Asian markets. But these days, lemongrass is going mainstream, making its way into the produce section of your supermarket. Shamrock Chips. I always like to prepare a snack for the kids when they get home from school and for the holidays I like to make something extra special.
So in honor of St. Patrick's Day, I came up with these shamrock chips. The chips are quick and easy to make, perfect for St. Patty's parties. List of Foods That Can Be Composted. Beginner’s Guide to Making Compost. Composting 101. It’s not just for people in the sticks anymore: Composting is great for all gardeners because it improves soil, which in turn prevents plant diseases.
And it can even reduce harmful greenhouse gases. “Organics that break down in a landfill produce methane gas, which is about 120 times more harmful than carbon dioxide,” says Cary Oshins, assistant director for programs at the United States Composting Council, in Ronkonkoma, New York. So why not help the planet and your yard by piling it on? How to Get Started Choose a container that’s made of wood (or some other sturdy material) and no smaller than three by three feet. How to Maintain the Pile Composting is a smelly process. How to Tell if the Compost Is Ready. 66 Things You Can Grow At Home: In Containers, Without a Garden" Growing your own food is exciting, not only because you get to see things grow from nothing into ready-to-eat fruits and veggies, but you also don't have to worry about the pesticides they might contain, and you definitely cut down on the miles they—and you—have to travel.
As it turns out, with pretty minimal effort, anyone can be a gardener. My boyfriend and I are essentially first-timers this season and so far have the beginnings of strawberries peeking out, tomatoes are on their way, the basil's about ready for a big batch of pesto, and once the last frost hits, the peppers, kale, spinach, chard, and mesclun will be on their way, too.
All on a tiiiny little terrace (with the help of a little DIY carpentry). WATCH VIDEO: World's Greenest Homes: Rooftop Garden If you're up to the challenge—and it really isn't much of one—growing your own food can be so rewarding. Brussels Sprouts. Lauren's Latest » Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Alfredo. Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Alfredo. Lauren's Latest » Easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip. Did you guys have a good weekend? Mine was pretty packed and my long run was cut short because we had to hurry over to my nieces 2nd birthday party. She is such a sweetheart! I’ll have to fit in an extra two miles this week to make up for it though! Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers . . . mmmm! My poor family. They are always my guinea pigs when I experiment with recipes. Some, like this one, turn out great and end up on the blog. Others, like a tragic butternut squash casserole I made for Thanksgiving nearly four years ago plague me.
They won’t let me forget the poorly conceived, over sweet dish that made my brother swear off butternut squash forever. SAVEUR.com - Authentic Recipes, Food, Drinks and Travel. Feta Stuffed Pepper Recipe. Last weekend when I asked my sister what she wanted for dinner, she said, "something stuffed. " I started to throw out options like grilled, ricotta-stuffed chicken and rice-filled, baked tomatoes, but she grabbed the Saveur that was sitting on the coffee table and said excitedly, "let's make these stuffed peppers! " Since they looked absolutely amazing, I happily obliged. The recipe is pretty straightforward and simple. Salad Savoy > Healthy Eggplant Recipes and Cooking Tips for Eggplant.
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