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Pimientos de Padron

Posted on April 23, 2018

There’s an expression in Spanish: Los pimientos de Padrón, unos pican y otros no, which translates to “Peppers from Padrón, some are hot and some are not.” These small green members of the Capsicum genus, measuring about two inches long, make for an exciting, unpredictable dining experience. Think Russian roulette, but with spicy peppers. You’ll Continue Reading »

Easy Peasy Pea Salad (Diabetic Safe)

Posted on April 20, 2018

What You’ll Need: 1 (16-ounce) package frozen petite peas, thawed 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions with tops 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup fat-free balsamic vinaigrette 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped What To Do: Combine all ingredients in bowl. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Continue Reading »

Easy Roasted Carrots and Parsnips With Mint

Posted on April 19, 2018

Easy Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Mint PREP 10mins COOK 30mins TOTAL 40mins When choosing parsnips, select parsnips that are firm, with no soft spots or bruises. Stay away from parsnips that have lots of hairy secondary roots. Makes 4 to 5 servings You Will Need 1 pound carrots, peeled (4 to 5 medium) 1 Continue Reading »

NYC Water Is The Secret To New York Bagels

Posted on April 18, 2018

The Forward investigates the secret to New York’s Bagels Ah, the bagels of New York. So soft and chewy, with a full-bodied, nuanced flavor. Add a dollop of cream cheese, a shmear of dill, sprinkle on some poppyseeds and you’re in business. So what makes them so exceptional? Read more: https://forward.com/…/is-new-york-citys-water-the-secret-t…/

M and M’s Launching Three Test Flavors

Posted on April 17, 2018

M&M’s is launching three new flavors and letting fans decide which one will remain on shelves in its second Flavor Vote campaign. The new M&Ms limited-edition flavors include Crunchy Espresso, Crunchy Raspberry, and Crunchy Mint. Each flavor is made with dark chocolate wrapped in a colorful shell. A plain rice crisp sits at the center Continue Reading »

Sunkist Fruit Chips Medleys

Posted on April 16, 2018

Los Angeles-based Snack It Forward adds to its line of better-for-you snacks with the debut of Sunkist Fruit Chips Medley. Made with real fruit, the product comes in four varieties: Banana-Mango-Pineapple, Blueberries-Strawberries-Cherries, Blueberries-Pineapple and Strawberries-Mango. SRP is $3.99 per 1-ounce bag. All Sunkist fruit-based snacks are made with clean and simple ingredients, and contain no artificial flavors Continue Reading »

Honey Garlic Drumsticks

Posted on April 13, 2018

What You’ll Need: 24 chicken drumsticks 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup honey 1/4 cup chopped garlic 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce What To Do: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place drumsticks on 2 rimmed baking sheets and season with salt and pepper. Bake 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine Continue Reading »

Charcoal Briquettes and Passover

Posted on April 12, 2018

We have seen many ill informed statements on different social media concerning whether charcoal briquettes are all right to use on Pesach.   The simple answer is:   Charcoal Briquettes: Although they contain starch, they also contain borax, lighter fluid and sodium nitrate, rendering them totally inedible. Therefore, they may be used on Pesach.  

Very Cherry Lasagna

Posted on April 11, 2018

What You’ll Need: 2 (21-ounce) cans cherry pie filling 6 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese 3 eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon Continue Reading »

The Wide World of Jewish Spices

Posted on April 10, 2018

FROM TABLET MAGAZINE A Global Jewish Spice Primer Advieh Persian Jewish cooks turn to a blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and dried rose petals to flavor dishes both savory (like pilafs and stews) and sweet (like rice pudding and charoset). Some variations also include ginger, while others incorporate more traditionally savory spices like cumin and coriander. Continue Reading »