Sweet chunks of ripe, juicy Anjou pears (either red or green is fine) and melted chocolate will surprise your taste buds in these delicious pear muffins! Use ripe pears that are firm and free of bruising. Ingredients: 2 Pittman & Davis D’Anjou pears, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups) 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1½ tbsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. kosher salt ¾ cup whole buttermilk 1¼ cups semisweet chocolate chunks,…
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Continue ReadingBreakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day. It breaks the overnight fasting period (break-fast) and furnishes the body with a new supply of glucose needed to boost our energy level and alertness, while at the same time providing the necessary essential nutrients we need to maintain good health. Eating a healthful breakfast rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients like folate, calcium, carbohydrates, and fiber, can help boost your brainpower, ensure enough energy for you to be more physically active, help you maintain vitality, and reduce the risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes or obesity.…
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Nectarine-Blueberry Crisp Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingSweet, crispy, and healthy may not be what most of us find in some breakfast treats or satisfying desserts? Well, that is exactly what you are getting when you make Nectarine-Blueberry Crisp. With its buttery oats that are crunchy, caramel-like brown sugar topping, and fresh in-season fruits filling, you can never go wrong with this crisp. What’s more, it is so easy to prepare. You can eat it as is or you can serve it with ice cream on top to make it even better. You can also partner it with your favorite tea, juice, or smoothie – even with…
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Continue ReadingSweet and luscious peaches are great to have in your pantry during summer. Aside from eating fresh out of hand, you can use peaches for making sweet and savory meat dishes, baking pastries and cakes, salads, and healthy smoothies. Peaches may also be used for making salad vinaigrette to add color and flavor to the dressing. This type of dressing works well with all types of green salad but may also be used for chicken and fish dishes. This easy-to-make vinaigrette can be modified according to your tastes. If you want it sweeter you may add a tablespoon of honey,…
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Peach-Buttermilk Ice Cream Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingWe 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…