TIP OF THE DAY: Soba Noodles & Soba Noodle Salad Recipe

[1] Cold soba noodles typically are served on a flat plate like pasta; but here, they’re swirled into a stylish dome (photo © Lulu Durand | iStock Photo). [2] Hot soba ingredients with fried tofu cubes and edamame are American-inspired (photo © Sun Basket). [3] A classic preparation: cold soba noodles topped with shredded daikon…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Enjoy Pasta More Often

Add lots of veggies to make pasta a healthy dish. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.   It’s National Nutrition Month, so we’re giving some credit to a food that’s often on the “avoid” list: pasta. Jackie Newgent, RD, CDN and a consultant to Barilla pasta, has pointed out a few facts that should be…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Vino De Milo Gourmet Pasta Sauce & Bruschetta

We first discovered Vino de Milo in 2005. It was a new line of gourmet tomato sauces for pasta and other dishes. Each flavor had a different wine in the recipe. It was a delight atop our pasta, chicken, eggs and tofu, and wonderful for gift-giving to cooks and non-cooks alike. But not every new…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Heart-Shaped Pizza

Here are two tasty Valentine tips from The Pampered Chef: It’s easy to share the love with mini heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine’s Day. Whether for lunch, dinner or “breakfast pizza,” you’ll have a hit on your hands. HEART SHAPED PIZZA RECIPE Ingredients Refrigerated pizza dough Pizza sauce Shredded mozzarella cheese Toppings of choice: mushrooms, olives,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Indulge In Smaller Portions

Don’t bring a serving dish to the table: Spoon out portions into—or directly bake them in—ramekins. Photo courtesy Blake’s All Natural.   Healthcare professionals and everyone who’s successfully kept off weight will tell you: You don’t have to give up your favorite foods. Just eat them in small portions. Unfortunately, we live in a “supersize…
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