Snacks and Sides
Recipe Type: Snacks and Sides
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Continue ReadingLooking for a sweet dessert that won’t make you feel guilty after? Then consider this fruit salad which contains the zing of citrus fruits and the distinct sweetness of pomegranates. Not only is it a tasty treat that’s great as a follow up for grilled dishes, it’s also very easy to make. Just be careful when preparing the pomegranate since it can easily stain your clothes. The sharp contrast between the color of oranges, grapefruits, and pomegranate seeds make this treat very elegant and visually appetizing. Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits, as well as pomegranates, are rich in antioxidants…
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Continue ReadingToday people are health conscious and carful of what they eat. Most of us want healthy food on our table that is easy to prepare yet also delicious and appetizing. I guess this is the reason why smoothies and salads are in demand. In many salad and smoothie recipes citrus fruits are usually included. It is because they are tasty, offer diverse and refreshing flavors, and most especially have many health benefits. Take Honeybells for instance. The Honeybell is a seedless, great tasting fruit that boasts of bursting sweet juice only available in the cold month of January. This heavenly…
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Continue ReadingPear is an Old World fruit with an obscure origin. Some believe it originated from China, in the foothills of the Tian Shan Mountains, while others claim that it was from Western Europe or North Africa. What we can say for sure is that this crunchy, delicious and juicy fruit is native to coastal and mildly temperate parts of the Old World and that it has been cultivated for more than 3000 years. Pear trees were first planted in North America in 1630 by English Puritan John Endicott, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, who was tasked to…
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Continue ReadingPittman & Davis Bartlett Pears Are a delicious snack on their own, but they also make a fantastic addition to salads. This easy but sophisticated salad combines the sweet delicate flavor of of Pittman & Davis Bartlett Pears with the rich, creamy taste of blue cheese. The included dressing recipe adds the ideal finishing touch to this healthful dish. Bartlett Pear And Blue Cheese Salad Recipe Preparation Time: 15 min. Ready In: 15 min. Salad Ingredients 1 Pittman & Davis Bartlett Pear, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick 1 bag mixed salad greens (10 ounces) ½ cup sliced red onion…
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Grandma’s Onion Rings Recipe
Recipe Type: Snacks and SidesContinue ReadingIn a time where everything is fast-paced and so many parts of life are automated and streamlined, it is easier to get fast food than make time to prepare and cook dishes in our own homes. I think this is the main reason why we are so obsessed with grandma’s cooking; it is so hard to get our hands on simple yet tasty and nutritious home cooked meals that are prepared, made, and served with love and years of experience making them extra special. Grandma’s cooking also reminds us of our fun childhood memories that we seldom and often do…
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Tex Mex Baked Blooming Onion Recipe
Recipe Type: Snacks and SidesContinue ReadingTex-Mex cuisine are fascinating and ever-evolving food creations created by Tejanos (Texans of Mexican heritage who lived in Texas before it became established as a republic). These dishes are Americanized Mexican food that is characterized by ingredients easily available in the US but scarcely used in Mexico – flour tortillas, beef/pork, shredded cheese, beans, and spices like cumin, chili powder and pepper. The term Tex-Mex did not start out as a culinary term. The term is a hyphenated name for the Texas Mexican Railway that was chartered in Southern Texas in 1875. Newspapers in the 19th century published the abbreviated…
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Winter Citrus Salad Recipe
Recipe Type: Snacks and SidesContinue ReadingSalad has evolved and come a long way. In regards to salad preparation you are longer bound to just green leafy vegetables. You now have the option to use different delectable, sweet and tangy fruits that taste like heaven to the palate. This medley of seasonal citrus combined with walnuts and dressed with honey will surely brighten your day with a healthy combination of citrus and walnuts. The winter citrus salad is a delightful dish that is perfect for winter brunch. To create this tasty citrus salad you need less than 30 minutes as it is easy to prepare at…
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Continue ReadingPrep: 10 minutes Chill time: 6 hours to overnight Yield: 2 servings 3/4 cup light coconut milk 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or skim milk 1 tablespoon honey 12/3 cups fresh ripe mango, diced and divided 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon shredded coconut 1. In a large bowl combine milk, honey, 1 cup mango, chia seeds and coconut, mixing gently. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. 2. Remove from the refrigerator. Divide into 2 servings bowls and top with remaining diced mango. Serve immediately.
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Continue Reading3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk, divided 2 tablespoons melted butter, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Sauce: 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest 2 tablespoons orange liqueur, optional 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned For the crepes: 1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, orange zest, eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla until blended. 2. Heat an 8-inch nonstick crepe pan or skillet over medium heat. Pour 3 tablespoons batter into pan; quickly…
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Continue ReadingPrep: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings 2 blood oranges or tangerines, peeled and thinly sliced 1 pink grapefruit, peeled and thinly sliced 1 navel orange, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint 1/2 cup pomegranate fresh arils 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 11/2 teaspoons honey (optional) 1. On a large platter combine blood oranges, grapefruit and oranges. Sprinkle with mint and pomegranate arils. 2. Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over salad. Add honey, if desired and serve.