Category: Great Food

Beyond Classic Hummus (Other Ways To Make & Serve This Popular Dip & Spread)

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Over the last two decades, hummus has evolved from a mezze at Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurants to the hottest, most nutritious dip and spread at supermarkets nationwide. It’s the darling of nutritionists, nutritious and versatile, and a better-for-you snack. It also is welcome to vegans, kosher consumers, and the lactose intolerant. Hummus is a…
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Recipes With Red Grapefruit, A Winter Treasure

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[1] Grapefruit and goat cheese crostini. Enjoy them with a glass of sparkling rosé (photo © Fit Mitten Kitchen). [2] Sliced red grapefruit (photo © Fit Mitten Kitchen). [3] Fill an avocado half with red grapefruit, plain or lightly tossed with flavored olive oil or a sweet vinaigrette (photo © Rio Star). [4] A grapefruit…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Storing Fresh Herbs

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Fresh herbs add punches of flavor to any savory dish—and some sweet ones*. They also help to cut back on salt, which is a cheaper way to counter blandness in recipes. Fresh herbs are worth what they cost; but to get your money out of them, take an easy step to preserve their life in…
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Veggie Hash Browns (Zucchini, Carrot, Spinach) & The History Of Hash Browns

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[1] Zucchini and onion hash browns (Abacus Photo). [2] Grated zucchini using a box grater (photo courtesy DVO). [3] Grated carrots using a food processor (photo courtesy Once Upon A Chef). [4] Classic potato hash browns are often dice-cut hash and mixed with onions and bell peppers (photo © Scukrov | Panther Media). [5] Potatoes…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Flavored Water

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For some of us, a refreshing drink is a glass of still water, flavored with fruit. Hint, with 12 flavors (plus 7 sparkling and 2 caffeinated waters), is one of our go-to’s. By necessity, bottled still water uses fruit extracts instead of actual fruit juice. But the flavors from the real fruits infused in the…
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