TIP OF THE DAY: Sautéed Mushrooms

September is Mushroom Month! In addition to their normal place in recipes, mushrooms can be served almost anywhere—atop pasta, as a side dish (great with meat and poultry), as an hors d’oeuvre on toasted baguette slices (topped with some fresh chives or parsley), on sandwiches, as a side with eggs at breakfast, as a plate…
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Gourmet Giveaway: Chobani Greek Yogurt

Love yogurt, but not the tart tanginess of traditional yogurt? Then check out this week’s Gourmet Giveaway for your chance to win Chobani Greek Yogurt, the thickest and most sour cream-like line of Greek-style yogurt we’ve found to date. It’s a very rich and ultra-creamy way to get your probiotics and protein. Chobani Greek Yogurt…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Low-Calorie Dips

Mix mustards, chutneys, pestos, and salsas with nonfat yogurt to create low-calorie, creamy dressings, dips and sauces. While condiments are great flavor-enhancers by themselves, transforming them into a creamy sauce adds versatility to your dishes. Using nonfat yogurt adds few calories compared with cream or sour cream. However, yogurt will separate when heated, so if…
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