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Vegetables Recipes | Vegetables Recipe Videos | How to Cook Vegetables | No Recipe Required. Making Asparagus Better | At Home By Steve Poses Blog. In my new way of eating, unlimited vegetables are a cornerstone of my diet — along with unlimited fruit, modest amounts of protein and a maximum of two tablespoons oil daily. (No white carbs!) An important part of dieting is maximizing the pleasure of what you eat. That sometimes means extra effort to prepare it very well. Though asparagus can be pricey, they make a welcome between meal treat, a start to a dinner in lieu of a salad or an accompaniment to dinner protein.

I have been enjoying asparagus from distant lands for months as they are usually available from somewhere much of the year. As asparagus is a cool weather crop, April into mid-June is peak asparagus season in the northeast. The simple step of peeling asparagus prior to blanching greatly enhances your enjoyment of your asparagus. Here is a simple step-by-step guide to making asparagus better. Snap off fibrous end I prefer thick, substantial asparagus over thin asparagus. Peel! Blanch…and shock. Thank you for visiting. P.S. How to Cook Asparagus | Cooking Videos, Cooking Techniques | No Recipe Required. Content This is a debugging block How to Cook Asparagus One of my favorite vegetables is Asparagus. In the Spring time, when it’s fresh, and local, I can’t get enough of it, and I cook it in some way, shape, or form at least twice a week.

Not only is the taste great, but it goes well with all kinds of dishes; from the heaviest red meat, to the most delicate fish. The Keys to Cooking Great Asparagus Overcooking: With any cooking technique, one of the things you need to avoid is overcooking the asparagus. Asparagus Cooking methods Steaming Asparagus Pros: Very simple to do, quick, and little prep work. Sautéing Asparagus Pros: Can easily add additional ingredients & flavors, Good way to get some caramelizationCons: A bit labor intensiveTechnique: Bring a saute pan up to temperature over medium high heat, and add a bit of olive oil or butter.

Blanching Asparagus Grilling Asparagus Baking Asparagus Asparagus Preparation and Cutting Asparagus Recipes & Cooking Techniques How to Cook Asparagus Video. Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe. The baking times are approximate; it depends on how thick you cut the wedges or rounds of sweet potatoes. Try to cut them evenly so they all cook at about the same rate. For best browning results bake only one sheet at a time. Why the sugar? To help with the caramelization and to intensify the sweetness of the fries, but you can easily leave it out if you want. Method 1 Preheat oven to 450°F. 2 Peel the sweet potatoes and cut off the ends. 3 Put the sweet potatoes into a large bowl and add the oil. 4 Spread the sweet potatoes out in a single layer on a baking sheet; the oil they are coated with should keep them from sticking to the pan. 5 Bake for a total of 25 to 30 minutes.

Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise. One bite of this spicy black bean burger with spicy chipotle mayo and creamy avocado and you won't miss the meat! Yes, these were good enough to please even the adult carnivore's in my home (a bit too spicy for my kids). Make no mistake, I love meat, but I also think it's good to give it up at least once a week, so why give Meatless Mondays a shot? Pretty inexpensive to make and really not hard to make. The hardest part is forming them into patties, and even that isn't so bad. These cook best if frozen so plan to make them ahead and cook as needed. You can even double the batch to keep them on hand whenever you need them.

To store them in your freezer, freeze them on wax paper until they set, about 2 hours, then transfer them into containers. Vegetarian, High in Fiber, and Gluten Free if using GF oats (excluding the bun). Ingredients: For the Spicy Chipotle Mayo: Combine mayonnaise and chipotle, set aside. Dry the beans well after washing, extra moisture keep the burgers from sticking. Baked Asparagus Fries. A healthy alternative to french fries baked to crisp perfection right in the oven! I was lying in bed one night, tossing and turning, when I had this sudden craving for french fries. It didn’t matter where it was from – McDonald’s, Jack in the Box, Carl’s Jr – you name it.

All I could think about was shoving those crisp fries right into my face. But since our Cabo trip is 2 1/2 weeks away, I opted out for something a little lighter and healthier with these asparagus fries. Now I’ve quickly learned that these really are the best kind of “fries” ever. They’re so nutritious and healthy, and they won’t add on those extra carb weights. Plus, I skipped the deep fry and threw these bad boys right into the oven, keeping them nice and light, and baked them to absolute crisp perfection.

So the next time you have that sudden urge for those greasy fast food french fries, these asparagus fries are sure to fulfill those cravings. Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Notes. Gluten-free, Dairy-free Arugula, White Beans, and Roasted Eggplant with Basil Vinaigrette. This is a fabulous dish to take to a picnic or to whip up when you have company. Also delicious eaten right off the serving plate like I did last week. I simply roasted the eggplant and added a few tasty toppings to this recipe. For the Dish: 1 eggplant Olive oil Salt and pepper A few handfuls of arugula 2-3 TB pistachios (almonds would also work) 2-3 TB of crumbled goat cheese (omit if dairy-free) ¼ to ½ cup of white beans (I used Great Northern) To roast the eggplant, slice it into ¼ inch pieces, blot between paper towels or clean kitchen towels, and place on a parchment-covered baking sheet.

Make the basil vinaigrette, based on this recipe. To serve: Place a few handfuls of arugula on a serving dish and top with the eggplant slices and white beans. This post has been linked to Wellness Weekend. Creamy Gorgonzola and Portobello Mushroom Risotto. Tomato Soup with Basil-Parmesan Cream - Recipes from FoodFit.com. 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1 large onion, chopped 10 ripe plum tomatoes, halved salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/4 cup chopped, fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons non-fat sour cream 1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over low-medium heat.

Add the carrot, celery, onion and tomatoes, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes. 2. Add the bay leaf, oregano and broth and bring to a boil quickly over high heat. 3. 4. 5. 6. Serving Size: about 1 1/2 cups Number of Servings: 6 Per Serving Calories114 Carbohydrate16 g Fat4 g Fiber4 g Protein6 g Saturated Fat1 g Sodium271 mg SEE ALL THE FACTS Print this recipe. 23 Boneless Chicken Breast Recipes That Are Actually Delicious. Roasted Paleo Stuffed Bell Peppers. Stuffed peppers have never failed me.

I have made them for my parents, even for my boyfriend’s parents. That’s how confident I am that this recipe will turn out well and be enjoyed by any guests I have over for dinner. One stuffed pepper usually measures out to be enough for one person, especially if you serve it with a salad or a side dish like roasted broccoli. Bell peppers stuffed with turkey and zucchini prove to be a filling and delicious dinner choice. The first step in preparing the peppers is to partially cook the peppers by boiling them for 5 minutes. Cut off the tops first (no one wants that part) and take out the seeds, then place in boiling water. Zucchini adds some bulk to the filling, along with onion and ground turkey or beef. Finally you get to stuff the peppers with the meat mixture and bake them for 15 minutes. One of my resolutions this year is to have more dinner parties, and you can bet that stuffed peppers will be one of the dishes served.

P.S. . — Rebecca Bohl. 8 Creative Cauliflower Substitutions for Unhealthy Foods. Is there anything cauliflower can’t do? This amazingly versatile vegetable can fill in for just about anything “bready” – and in the spirit of experimentation, various Paleo cooks have come up with plenty of new and interesting ways to use it. Even if you weren’t craving bagels or pizza or mac’n’cheese before, you’ll probably want these grain-free versions. Paleo cooking: so good it can make you crave cauliflower.

How’s that for healthy eating? 1. Cauliflower “Everything Bagels” The quintessential New York food, gone Paleo for a quick snack or side – or pair them with some fat and a protein source to make a complete breakfast. Recipe: here (Lexi’s Clean Kitchen). 2. White rice is borderline-Paleo anyway, but if it’s not for you, there’s always cauliflower “rice.” Recipes: there are so many delicious cauli “rice” recipes out there that it’s hard to pick just one. You can even use your rice to make Paleo sushi! 3. 4. Recipe: here. 5.

Recipe: here (Grass Fed Girl). 6. Recipe: here. 7. 8. A Purpose in Life for Two Buck Chuck | The Armchair Sommelier. There’s a purpose in life for Two-Buck Chuck (well, here on the East Coast, it’s $3.29 Chuck), and that purpose is . . . Sangria! I realize there are good folks out there who like Two-Buck Chuck all by itself. Trader Joe’s sold around 5 million cases of the stuff last year — someone’s drinking it. But I’m not one of them. Here’s the recipe I use for Sangria. I use the Merlot for my Sangria, but any “red flavor” will work. If I’m making sangria for a crowd, I will prep several batches of the fruit, sugar and rum and put them into separate quart sized bags in the refrigerator. In the unlikely event that you have leftover Sangria, be sure to fish out the fruit before you put it in the fridge for the night.

Sangria’s ready! Salud! Like this: Like Loading... 39 S'mores Hacks That Will Change Your Life. 27 Delicious Recipes To Try On Your Next Camping Trip. 26 Foods You Should Learn To Cook In Your Twenties. 23 Shameless Ways To Get Drunk That Are Actually Brilliant. What To Eat When You Are SO BORED With Everything You Cook. Chicken, potatoes, salmon and rice can taste brand new again. Food writer and home cook Jenny Rosenstrach shows us how, with these four innovative recipes from her new book, Dinner: The Playbook.

By Lynn Andriani You Have: Chicken Thighs Jenny Rosenstrach You Don't Want: Grilled or Roasted Chicken We love chicken thighs because they're so cheap, tasty and quick-cooking. They're often grilled or roasted, but Rosenstrach has another easy way to give them major flavor: After you've browned the pieces on the stove, and let them finish cooking with artichoke hearts (frozen or canned are fine), lemon zest and oregano, you stir in a two-ingredient mustard cream sauce. The mustard gives the dish just enough oomph and the cream makes it taste a little bit decadent. Jenny Rosenstrach You Don't Want: Mashed Potatoes Eating mashed potatoes with some microwaved leftovers for dinner inevitably results in late-night hunger pangs (ergo, late-night snacking).

10 Delicious 14th Century Meals That We Should Bring Back. Frutours When we hear of deep fried Oreos and deep fried cereal and deep fried Snickers bars at the state fair we think, wow, that sounds incredibly unhealthy but also kind of innovative and delicious. Shockingly there were fried treat pioneers back in the day, making beer battered sliced apples, covered in powdered sugar. I don’t think you heard me, I said BEER BATTERED SLICED APPLES COVERED IN POWDERED SUGAR. That puts any modern fried goodies to shame and it has apples so you can feel like you’re being as healthy as possible, in terms of eating garbage.

Peeres in Confyt WINE LOVERS TAKE NOTICE. Here are the 4 simple steps:1. Gravé of Small Birds The name of this dish is pretty dark, but it’s actually just chicken being boiled with other delicious ingredients that include red wine and pieces of bacon. Mylates of Pork COOKED PORK, EGGS and MOZZARELLA? Tostee It’s toast covered in next level jelly that makes me wonder how we regressed to jars of mediocrity that pale in comparison. Salmon Pie.