- StumbleUpon Who came up with the idea that we are supposed to drink orange juice at breakfast? And why, if oatmeal is so good for us, do we eat that only in the morning as well? Apologies to the Palinites, but nutritionists are starting to realize that you and I like our oatmeal and OJ before we start the day because we evolved to like it that way—because enjoying the two together is healthier than eating each of them alone. Epidemiologist David R. What's more fascinating, however, is that the evolution between eater and eaten might answer the long-held question about why humans live longer, healthier lives on traditional diets. Tomatoes & Avocadoes Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a pigment-rich antioxidant known as a carotenoid, which reduces cancer risk and cardiovascular disease. "This also has a Mediterranean cultural tie-in," says registered dietitian Susan Bowerman of California Polytechnic State University. And when it comes to salads, don't choose low-fat dressings. Oatmeal & Orange Juice
Magic Sauce Recipe I call this the magic sauce recipe. In part, because it makes everything it touches shimmer with deliciousness. It's magic like that. Technically, it's a riff on a chimichurri sauce - one that veered off the rails in a big way. Much tweaking has rendered it a distant second cousin. If that. Let's just start by putting one thing out there. It's as versatile as a black dress. - More Herb Recipes - - More Paprika Recipes - - More Quick Recipes - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 2 medium cloves of garlic, smashed into a paste 1 well-crumbled bay leaf pinch of red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon + fine grain sea salt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Gently warm the olive oil over medium-low heat in a skillet or pan, until it is just hot. While the oil is heating, lightly pound the rosemary, thyme, and oregano in a mortar and pestle. Makes ~2/3 cup. Prep time: 5 min - Cook time: 5 min
Asparagus Artichoke Salad Recipe Thick asparagus spears are easier than thin to roast or grill without becoming too dry or over-cooked. Method 1 Soak the sliced shallots in the lemon juice as you get ready to make the rest of the salad. 2a To roast the asparagus, preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat the asparagus spears with 1 Tbsp of olive oil, and salt them well. 2b To grill the asparagus, prepare your charcoal or gas grill for high direct heat. Remove the asparagus from the oven or grill and cut into bite-sized pieces. 3 Put the asparagus and all the remaining ingredients into a large bowl and mix to combine.
Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Cranberries This is the third recipe from my Christmas special on Food Network, and as a Christmas side dish, it’s absolutely to die for. Roasted Brussels sprouts are unbelievably delicious in themselves. But drizzle on a glossy black balsamic glaze and toss them with a bunch of tart-and-sweet dried cranberries? Fugghetaboutit , and I’m not even joking. I eat these till I bloat. I made quite a bit, so started with three pounds of Brussels sprouts. Drizzle the brussels sprouts liberally with olive oil, then sprinkle with plenty of salt and pepper. While the sprouts are roasting, combine balsamic vinegar with a little sugar in a small saucepan. Note: You do not have to add sugar to the balsamic in order for it to reduce and thicken. Right before serving, heap the roasted Brussels sprouts on a big ol’ platter. Throw a whole buncha dried cranberries on top… Then just drizzle on the balsamic glaze… And use tongs to toss ‘em around. This dish is a delicious as it is gorgeous. Here’s the handy printable:
Apple Pies & Jo In the Kitchen I know, I’ve made a few pies lately. But see how these are different? Look at how adorable these are! I mean, come on. Could you resist? I sure couldn’t. We ate them before I had a chance to think about pictures. Oops. This is why I had leftover dough for that impromptu dinner. Although this recipe is a little time consuming, it’s no harder than making any sort of real pie. It still involves slicing fruit. Rolling out crust and making it look pretty. Mixing fruit and sugar and cornstarch. And taking bites with your eyes closed so you can focus solely on each flavor. Please give these a try. Apple Pies Inspired by Pinterest 1 prepared pie dough, rolled out and sliced into strips 6-8 large apples (really any kind of apple will do) 1/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling onto the crust 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 or 1/2 tsp cardamom, if desired 1 tsp cornstarch Juice of a lemon or lime, mixed with 1 cup of water 1 tbsp melted butter Preheat the oven to 375F. Like this: Like Loading...
Brown Butter Double Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cookies Little bit of a mouthful there. But it’s like a cookie on top of another cookie! Yeah. Like total dirty cookie on cookie action. Except these ones down below wanted to try a few different positions. I dunno… they’re all mixed up. In order to solve a common I-want-a-chocolate-CHOCOLATE-cookie-but-he-wants-a-plain-chocolate chip-cookie dilemma that happens like, every single weekend here… I made both. Some of them smashed up against each other while others sat on top of each other but in the end, they all tasted… fantabulous. And then they tasted extra delicious after I spent two hours cleaning out the contents of our bar (take that as you will), after he spent three hours organizing the pantry (that was weird) and after we both needed to severely eat our emotions immediately post-Boardwalk Empire finale. WHAT was that. ??????? Why??? Then I tried to dunk a cookie in milk and failed. I need cookie dunking lessons, a redo on season 2 (thanks HBO), and a salad. [from giant rainbow cookies]
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Updated 9/22/11 to Add: If you’re coming here to sample these delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, you just might like the latest recipe that I’ve posted for Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too. And Gingerbread- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too. Enjoy! Here’s a short video sharing how to make these delicious pancakes: If you’ve ever thought you needed a reason to eat pancakes, today is the day: National Pancake Day! How do you like your pancakes? But recently I started dreaming about mixing cinnamon rolls and pancakes together… and this is what I came up with- my new favorite pancake: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. I have a wonderfully fluffy pancake batter that I like to use (recipe below) so I swirled a bit of cinnamon roll filling into the pancake. And they cooked up just like a pancake- fluffy, but with craters of crusty, sugary cinnamon swirled within. You might find three of these stacked in a fancy breakfast restaurant, but I’m gonna tell you that one pancake is all you need. Oh yeah. Ingredients:
Strawberry Peach Vodka Collins Popsicle Recipe You like fruit, you like vodka, you like popsicles — shoot, you like a lot of things. So to help move you more quickly towards all your likings, we found a way to combine the three aforementioned likes into one. Before your skeptical brow can arch upwards, let us say — yes, you can freeze vodka. After some quick experimenting and an afternoon of mixing and an evening of freezing …Strawberry Peach Vodka Collins Popsicles are yours for the licking! And careful, these are deceptively kid-like in flavor but packed with adult enjoyment. Strawberry Peach Vodka Collins Popsicles Makes 12 2.5 oz Popsicles 6 oz pureed strawberry (about 10 strawberries) 2 oz peach syrup (recipe follows) 12 oz tonic water 2 oz plus 3 oz vodka (divided use) Instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Peach Syrup (You will have more syrup than you need. ½ cup sliced peaches (about 4 medium size peaches) 1 cup water 1 cups sugar 1. 2. Find more cocktail-popsicles on Endless Poptails Sponsored Content
Watermelon Mojito Popsicles Recipe Tweaking a trend can either make you a hero or a target. Luckily, we ESers are a hardy bunch — so yeah, we’re gonna mess with the beloved Mojito by freezing it. But before you go bucking it, let us say that from sip to lick the frozen Mojito can confidently double down over its fluid counterpart and take you from cool to sublime faster than you can say freeze! Now that you know we’ve got our Teflon suits on, give it your best lick and let us know what you think. PS – have a cocktail you want to see turned popsicle? Watermelon Mojito Popsicles Makes 12 2.5 oz Popsicles · 8oz. watermelon juice (2 ½ cups chopped watermelon) · 2 oz fresh lime juice · 1 oz. simple mint syrup (recipe follows) · 8 oz. light rum · 14 oz. club soda Instructions: 1. 2. 3. Mint Syrup (You will have more syrup than you need. 1. Find more cocktail-popsicles on Endless Poptails Sponsored Content
Strawberry Margarita Ice Pops Strawberry Margarita Popsicles Meet the Jello-O Shot’s cooler cousin: Strawberry Margarita Ice Pops. Fresh-flavored and frosty, these lickable cocktails on a stick are my solution to beating the heat. And with summer at a rolling boil in New York City, I can’t help but want to steer clear of anything involving an oven and/or an open flame. I used flat popsicle molds, and poured any leftovers into shot glasses. Get ‘em while it’s hot … or be forced lucky enough to lick up the leftovers. Strawberry Margarita Ice Pops Yield: 8 ice popsPrep Time: 10 min Ingredients:1¼ lbs. strawberries, hulled and halved ½ cup white tequila ½ cup superfine granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juiceDirections:Combine the strawberries, tequila, granulated sugar and lime juice in a blender and purée until smooth.Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large liquid measuring cup or bowl with a spout.
Grown-Up Popsicles: Pomegranate Yogurt Pops We love cool, dripping popsicles on a hot summer day just as much as we did as kids - although our tastes have grown up slightly! These pops are a new favorite. They combine tart pomegranate juice with creamy, tangy Greek yogurt. Making layered popsicles is a little time consuming, but we think it's worth the effort for the wow-factor when you pull them out at a dinner party. Freeze them until slushy and the layers will bleed into each other a little, which can be pretty if you're working with fruit juices of different colors. Pomegranate Yogurt Pops Makes roughly six 3-ounce popsicles 1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt1/4-1/2 cup whole milk1 tablespoon honey1 cup pomegranate juice Scoop the yogurt into a 2-cup measuring cup. To Make Layered Pops Pour an inch or so of yogurt into the bottom of each popsicle mold. To Make Swirled Pops Pour an inch of yogurt into the popsicle molds, then an inch of pomegranate juice, and repeat until the molds are filled. (Images: Emma Christensen)
Blood Orange Creamsicles: Refreshing and Sophisticated Orange juice and dairy products don’t sound like a dream pairing, but the success of the Creamsicle and Dreamsicle proves otherwise. Also, I think Orange Julius might involve dairy, too (but I haven’t lived near an Orange Julius since I was six and my memories from that time in my life aren’t always totally reliable). If regular old oranges go well with frozen dairy desserts, blood oranges, with their sweeter flavor and notes of raspberry, are even better. These blood orange ice pops pair blood orange with yogurt for a sweet, smooth, and refreshing treat perfect for a hot day. Blood Orange Creamsiclesmakes twelve 5 oz. creamsicles 2 cups fresh squeezed blood orange juice (6 – 8 medium, or sub in half blood orange and half orange juice) 2 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon blood orange zest 1/3 cup (or more, depending on the tartness of the oranges) honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch salt In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt into the juice until smooth.
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