Year: 2012

TIP OF THE DAY: Unscrambling The Myth Of Cholesterol In Eggs

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Common misconceptions about dietary cholesterol and its impact on heart disease keep many people from eating eggs, despite their nutritional benefits and “comfort food” taste. However, almost 40 years of research* shows that healthy adults can enjoy an egg every day without significantly impacting their risk of heart disease. Since February is American Heart Month,…
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RECIPE: For Valentine’s Day, A Cherry Pomegranate Mojito

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A ruby red Mojito for Valentine’s Day. Photo courtesy Benihana.   We’re starting our Valentine’s Day countdown with a twist on the classic Mojito, in ruby red. The recipe was developed by Benihana as part of its February “romantic cocktail” menu. CHERRY POMEGRANATE MOJITO RECIPE Ingredients For One Drink 4 lime wedges 8 mint leaves…
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SUPER BOWL & BEYOND: Lentil Chips & Hummus Chips

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Hummus chips and lentil chips are each available in three flavors. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   How many different ways do you enjoy hummus? As a dip, of course; but also as a bread spread, on sandwiches, on a mezze plate, as a dip, as a canapé (as filled cherry tomatoes or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Use Those Carrot Peelings To Make Carrot Oil & Carrot Stock

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Says chef Johnny Gnall: “One of the most important roles a chef can play in a restaurant is that of dumpster diver. Sometimes the scraps you throw away are potential ingredients in other foods. Making use of of them, instead of throwing them into the compost pile, can mean added revenue—as well as some tasty…
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RECIPES: Pork Fajitas With Apple Salsa & National Fajita Day

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[1] Pork fajitas with homemade apple salsa (photo and recipe © U.S. Apple Association). [2] Fajitas are typically made in a skillet, but there’s a sheet pan recipe under the next photo (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Shrimp fajitas, made on a sheet pan. Here’s the recipe from Le Creme de la Crumb (photo ©…
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