TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Salad Sandwich

Yesterday, the idea of a “salad sandwich” popped into our head. We were evaluating potential ingredients for lunch: Stonefire naan, an Indian flatbread we love; hummus; cooked chicken breast; and an assortment of salad ingredients including arugula, bell peppers, onions and romaine. Our first thought was to make a basic salad topped with sliced chicken…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Baked French Fries Alternative

Baked, not fried: potato wedges are better-for-you than fries (photo © Potato Goodness).   French fries hot from the deep fat fryer: so delicious, so clogged with oil, so coated with HFCS-laden ketchup, so not good for you. Long ago, we learned to love nonfat Greek yogurt, which we happily substitute for the copious amounts…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Those who don’t like broccoli and cauliflower might like it better with Parmesan. Photo courtesy McCormick.com.   The cruciferous vegetables group* is great for you: filling, low in calories, high in fiber and cancer-fighting antioxidants. Nutrition experts want you to eat more cruciferous vegetables: two to three times per week, with a serving size of…
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RECIPE: Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Add herbs to your mashed potatoes. Photo courtesy McCormick.com.   It’s been way below freezing for days in our part of the country. That’s as good an excuse as any to have some primo comfort food—luscious mashed potatoes—with tonight’s grilled chicken. Basic mashed potatoes with butter, salt and pepper become even more delicious with the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Warm Potato Salad, Mix & Match Your Recipe

[1] Potato salad bound with pesto (photo © U.S. Potato Board.   Many people think of potato salad as warm weather fare, or a side with a sandwich. But different recipes are served at temperatures beyond the familiar chilled, mayonnaise-bound potato salad: warm southern German potato salad served with sausage and other meats and room…
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