Today is April 11, 2025 / /
Today is April 11, 2025 / /
Slimy, spoiling foods exhibit many characteristics like changing colors (for example, blue mold), wilting leaves, and a putrid smell. These foods that have passed their prime are typically gross to us. Dr. Donald Schaffner, extension specialist in food science at Rutgers University, told Southern Living, “I think that the sniff test is generally a reliable indication Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 2 (29-ounce) cans sweet potatoes or yams, drained 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 eggs 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup biscuit baking mix 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg What to Do Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie Continue Reading »
Ingredients 1 pound carrots, peeled 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic salt ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Stir olive oil and garlic salt together in a small bowl; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add carrots to the plastic bag, Continue Reading »
The white stuff on baby carrots is called “carrot blush,” and it’s a thin layer of film that may develop on the carrots when they become dehydrated. “The white forms on baby carrots when they lose moisture and are exposed to the atmosphere,” says Ilyse Schapiro MS, RD, CDN. “Regular carrots have a protective thin layer Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS Garlic powder Italian seasoning Salt and pepper Fresh corn Cherry tomatoes Feta cheese Walnut halves CAN THE WALNUTS BE OMITTED? If you have a nut allergy or simply want to omit the walnuts, you’re welcome to leave them out. CAN FROZEN CORN BE USED? If sweet corn isn’t in season, you can certainly make Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHILI-ORANGE SAUCE 1cup chili oil 1cup black soy sauce 1cup cider vinegar 2⁄3cup granulated sugar 2tablespoons kosher salt (or to taste) 3oranges, zest of, finely chopped (use the oranges for some thing else) FOR THE NOODLES 12ounces thin egg noodles 1tablespoon sesame oil 4tablespoons bean sprouts 3tablespoons carrots, finely shredded 2tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced 2tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped 3tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS 1 1⁄2cups sifted powdered sugar 1⁄2cup creamy peanut butter 3tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened 1lb dipping chocolate or 1 lb confectioner’s coating DIRECTIONS Stir together powdered sugar, peanut butter and butter until well mixed. Shape peanut butter mixture into 1 inch balls, placing them on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper. Let balls stand for 20 Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS 1lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (I think breast meat is too dry for this recipe) or 1 lb other boneless skinless chicken pieces, cut in bite-size chunks 1⁄2cup soy sauce 1⁄2cup brown sugar 1⁄2teaspoon garlic powder 1teaspoon powdered ginger 2tablespoons dried onion flakes 1⁄2cup Bourbon (like Jim Beam) 2tablespoons white wine DIRECTIONS Mix all the marinade ingredients, except white wine, in a Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 3 ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, divided 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract What to Do Coat 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray or line with paper liners. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Place banana slices on baking sheet, cover, and freeze 1 hour, Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium-sized onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slivers 1 large fresh zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 pound fettuccine pasta 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup fresh Continue Reading »
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