We are in the middle of the summer season and I am sure you have tried many ice-cold desserts to alleviate the heat. If you are still in need of a few healthy recipes you can prepare for yourself and your family, then you should try this yummy Peach-Buttermilk Ice Cream. It makes use of seasonal peaches, lemon juice, and zest so you are sure to get nutrients that are good for the body instead of chemicals and artificial flavoring you get from store-bought goodies. All about Peaches The peach is not indigenous to the United States. It originated in…
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Continue ReadingOnions are used worldwide as a base for many dishes because of the luscious flavor they impart. Their taste ranges from raw and pungent, to sweet and tasty, and they are often sweated to transparency or slightly browned until caramelized. Onions are prized and included in many southern recipes. Southerners include it in their dips and salads, meat and chicken dishes, even fish and beef entrees. One of the most famous southern casserole recipes you can find is the Southern Sweet Georgia Onion Casserole. It boasts of a creamy texture and cheesy flavor that is heavily loaded with sweet onions…
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Peach-Nectarine Muffins Recipe
Recipe Type: Breads and PastriesContinue ReadingMay is the start of peach season which runs until August. This means feasts and celebrations in the south will have peach goodies gracing tables or picnic blankets. The most popular dish among many that use peaches is the peach cobbler or peach pie. The classic southern dessert has snatched the hearts of many and is as iconic as the peach itself. But now that it is already a month after the season started you may have already eaten as many cobblers as your tummy can handle and would like to have some variations to your peach dishes. If that…
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Pineapple Cobbler Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingNow that we are all practicing self-isolation and must be under community quarantine because of the coronavirus we have to learn a new hobby that would get our minds off depressing matters while staying healthy. Baking is a wonderful skill that you might be interested in that could keep you calm, light-hearted, and satiated. Getting your hands on baking ingredients should be pretty easy since orchards and farms can still deliver fresh, premium, and nutritious fruits you can use. There are many cakes and pastries you can whip up but you may want to start with easy-to-make ones like Pineapple…
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Rosy Boa Cocktail
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingGrapefruits are healthful and delicious fruits you can snack on any day at any given time. They are filled with vitamins and minerals essential for keeping the body healthy and free from sickness. They are also flavorful and may be eaten alone or added as an ingredient to baked desserts or mouth-watering dishes. Grapefruits may also be used to make refreshing smoothies and delightful cocktail drinks. They can add tang, flavor, and color to your tasty concoctions. If you ever find yourself in need of an unforgettable cocktail to serve to friends or guests you want to impress, consider making…
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Cinnamon-Orange Pinwheels
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingCinnamon and oranges are as old the remote antiquity and both are considered a gift fit for the royalty. Cinnamon is an aromatic spice used mainly as a condiment and flavoring additive to numerous cuisines, decadent desserts, teas, and savory dishes. It originated in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Oranges, on the other hand, are native to Southeast Asia, mainly China and Northeastern India. They are popular for their sweet taste, refreshing flavor, and juicy pulp. Oranges can be eaten fresh, juiced, or used to make marmalade, sauces, beverages, and other dishes. Facts In ancient times Cinnamon was quite expensive…
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Continue ReadingThe term “Detox” can have a bad reputation where some of us immediately think of making and drinking some weird concoction, feeling hungry all the time, constantly going to the bathroom, or simply depriving ourselves of eating tasty food and drinks. However, when we use a properly designed “Detox” that takes out the bad things and puts in good stuff by cleansing and nourishing the body from inside out, then we not only eliminate the bad toxins but we also get rid of unwanted pounds while eating delicious treats. On top of that, we feel energized, free from joint pain,…
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Continue ReadingTex-Mex cuisine is a fusion of Mexican food with a twist of American Texas flavors. This cuisine came about as a result of American settlers moving into Texas and embracing the Mexican culture then adding their own “American” signature to Mexican food. The most notable difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine is the ingredients used when making dishes. For example, Tex-Mex uses yellow cheese like cheddar, while authentic Mexican food only uses white cheese. It is also obvious with the spices used in prepped dishes. Tex-Mex uses cumin but Mexican dishes use chili, pepper, oregano, epazote, cilantro, and cacao. However,…
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Grilled Halibut with Cara Cara Navel Orange and Walnut Romesco Recipe
Recipe Type: Meats and Main CoursesContinue ReadingConsidered to be one of the country’s favorite fish, Halibut is a staple dish along the Northwest seaboard. Its’ white, firm meat offers a fresh delicious taste with a gentle flavor that makes it perfect for frying and grilling. Unlike other fish, Halibut has a mild, sweet-tasting flesh that pairs well with seasoning like pesto, basil, and citruses like Cara Cara Navel Orange and lemon juice. Halibut with Citrus Halibut is a healthy food that contains numerous nutrients that are good for the body, especially the heart. It contains omega-3, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B complex that are well…
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Honeybell Cake Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingThe Honeybell is an absolutely delightful bell-shaped fruit that bursts with rich flavor and honey-sweet juice. It is a hybrid between the tangy Duncan Grapefruit and the sweet Dancy Tangerine. This wonderful fruit is a result of experiments done on fruit hybridization in a research facility in Florida and was first released to the farmers for cultivation in 1931. It was an instant hit for citrus lovers who couldn’t seem to get enough of its juicy flavor. The Honeybell is a real gem and is worth its weight in gold because of its size, flavor, and juiciness. The problem with…