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Classic Tuna Salad

Posted on July 11, 2023

INGREDIENTS UNITS: US 2(6 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water 2tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1stalk celery, minced (about 1/4 cup) 2tablespoons red onions, minced 2tablespoons dill pickles or 2 tablespoons sweet gherkins, minced 1⁄2clove garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1/8 tsp.) 1⁄2teaspoon salt 1⁄4teaspoon ground black pepper 2tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced 1⁄2cup mayonnaise 1⁄4teaspoon Dijon mustard DIRECTIONS Place the tuna in Continue Reading »

Seven Things You Should Never Do With Aluminum Foil

Posted on July 10, 2023

1. Don’t use aluminum foil to bake cookies. When it comes to baking cookies, it’s best to reach for parchment paper over aluminum foil. That’s because aluminum is extremely conductive, meaning any part of the dough that makes direct contact with the foil will be exposed to much more concentrated heat than the rest of Continue Reading »

Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

Posted on July 7, 2023

What You’ll Need 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 teaspoons chili powder* 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper* 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut lengthwise into thin wedges What to Do   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Coat rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss Continue Reading »

Oven Roasted Greek Potatoes

Posted on July 6, 2023

Ingredients 2 teaspoons lemon pepper ½ teaspoon dried marjoram 1 teaspoon dried basil ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary ¼ cup white wine 1 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon lemon zest 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered Directions In a small bowl, mix the lemon pepper, marjoram, basil, thyme, and rosemary. In a separate bowl, mix the wine, water, olive oil, dressing, garlic, Continue Reading »

Grilled Cauliflower (Dairy)

Posted on July 5, 2023

INGREDIENTS 1head cauliflower 1⁄4 – 1⁄2cup butter (softened) 1 1⁄2teaspoons seasoning salt (I use Nature’s Seasonings) 1⁄4cup grated parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS Remove stem& leaves from cauliflower. Wash& pat dry. Spread the butter over the cauliflower. Sprinkle with seasoned salt& cheese. Wrap head of cauliflower in heavy duty aluminum foil. Grill over medium heat about 40 minutes or until desired tenderness (test with toothpick).

Margarita Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Posted on July 4, 2023

INGREDIENTS UNITS: US CHICKEN 1⁄2cup orange juice 1⁄4cup plus 1 tablespoon tequila 1⁄4cup lime juice 2tablespoons triple sec 1tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2teaspoons chili powder 1teaspoon ground cumin 3garlic cloves, minced 2lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper DRESSING 1⁄3cup extra-virgin olive oil 1⁄4cup lime juice 1⁄4cup orange juice 1tablespoon sugar 1⁄2teaspoon chili powder 1⁄2teaspoon ground cumin kosher Continue Reading »

Can You Safely Refreeze Ground Beef?

Posted on July 3, 2023

That ground beef you placed in the fridge and forgot you defrosted? Go ahead and stick it back in the freezer (as long as it’s been three days or less, that is). But, if you thawed the beef in cold water or the microwave, it must be cooked before it can say hello to the Continue Reading »

Posted on June 30, 2023

Ingredients For the crepes: ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs, plus more for serving 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 4 large eggs 1 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp vegetable oil ¼ cup unsalted butter, for cooking For the filling: 1 cup ricotta cheese 8 oz cream cheese 1 Continue Reading »

How to Buy Asparagus

Posted on June 29, 2023

1. Choose Pristine Buds The tips have the best flavor, so make sure they are firm and unwilted. Do a sniff test, too. Asparagus that’s past its prime gets smelly fast. Stalks should be plump and firm, and tips should be tightly closed. Color can be green, purple, or white, depending on the variety. Make Continue Reading »

Why Are there So Many Kosher Chinese Restaurants?

Posted on June 28, 2023

It seems that before there were kosher Chinese restaurants, there were kosher restaurants that served a bit of Chinese food, and some restaurants that served some kosher dishes, some Chinese and some other items as well — maybe casting a wide net to appeal to a variety of immigrant groups. For example, ads in several Continue Reading »