An Introduction to Preserving Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs
In midwinter, there's nothing like a little taste of summer. Preserve some of this year's harvest of fruits, vegetables and herbs. It requires a little effort, but you'll be glad you did when you dig into that homemade marinara sauce some snowy ... [... more]
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California Chicken Salad
In a large mixing bowl, toss the lettuce, chicken, Swiss cheese, tomato, Cheddar cheese, beets and egg white. In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard, chives, tarragon, Worcestershire, Tabasco, salt and pepper. Pour in the oil in a ... [... more]
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Cheese-Filled Pastries
Although these popular cheese-filled pastries are commonly shaped as triangles for the popular borek, they are equally delicious in the form of plump, round cigars. They can be filled and shaped up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated, covered, ... [... more]
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Classic Champagne Cocktail
Stir sugar and bitters in pre-chilled Champagne glass. Add Champagne. Twist lemon peel over and drop into glass. [... more]
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Beef Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Place all marinade ingredients, except peanut oil, in bowl of food processor. Process until smooth. Through food chute, slowly drizzle peanut oil in a slow steady steam, while processing, until all oil is incorporated. Place skewers of beef into ... [... more]
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Mediterranean diet: Can it prevent Alzheimer's?
One study suggests that following a Mediterranean diet may reduce your risk of Alzheimer's. A study published in the Annals of Neurology in June 2006 suggests that people who eat a "Mediterranean" diet - rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil, .. [... more]
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Dietary fiber: An essential part of a healthy diet
A high-fiber diet offers many health benefits. Here's how to increase your fiber intake. Eat more fiber. You've probably heard it before. But do you know why fiber is so good for your health? Dietary fiber - found mainly in fruits, vegetables, ... [... more]
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Checkerboard of Caviar Eggs
Here's a new twist on a party standby: deviled eggs topped with caviar. The checkerboard effect is achieved by using black sevruga or pressed caviar, red salmon caviar, and the yellow roe from whitefish. The eggs are cut in half widthwise, not ... [... more]
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Diabetes diet: Need some motivation?
Diabetes diet - Tired of eating healthy foods? Discover motivation you didn't know you had! Your diabetes diet probably focuses on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. It's the same healthy-eating plan that's best for everyone, but it's not ... [... more]
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diverticular disease
Fiber has a positive influence on the digestion process from start to finish. Fiber is found only in food that come from plants, including all-natural cereals, whole-grain breads, beans, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. When incorporating more fiber ... [... more]
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Convert Your Bird to Eat Fruits/Vegetables - Birds
Here are a few suggestions that may get your bird eating vegetables: Remember that it might take anywhere from a few days to a few months to convince your bird to eat these foods, but for your bird's health, please keep trying. Do not remove the ... [... more]
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Carotenoids
The term carotenoid refers to a family of about 600 different plant pigments that function as antioxidants. The yellow, orange, and many of the red pigments in fruits, vegetables, and plant materials are usually carotenoids. In fall, when ... [... more]
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