RECIPE: Kalamata Olive Bread

Kalamata olives baked in a tasty loaf. Photo courtesy Pompeian.   If you love olives, you’ll love olive bread. We’re lucky: Our neighborhood bakery typically has fresh-baked loaves. If you’re not so lucky, you can make your own. The loaves freeze nicely, so make more than one. A homemade loaf of bread also makes a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Uses For Leftover Cooked Grains

Turn leftover quinoa or other grain into a breakfast parfait. Photo courtesy Chobani.   Barley, buckwheat, bulgur, rice, quinoa…. You’re doing your best to eat more whole grains and up your daily fiber content. But if you’re staring down a bowl of leftover grains in the fridge, here’s how to repurpose it. Although it isn’t…
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Celebrate International Waffle Day With These Recipes & More

International Waffle Day, which originated in Sweden, is celebrated in the U.S. on March 25th. It’s one of six annual waffle holidays. That means you can celebrate a waffle holiday six times year! Prepared sweet or savory, they can be served at breakfast, lunch or dinner. (Check out these recipes). In different parts of the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Popcorn Meat Loaf, A Healthier Meat Loaf Recipe

Here’s how to add fiber to a meatloaf and have fun with it. The recipe is courtesy Popcorn.org, the website of The Popcorn Board. Don’t expect pieces of popcorn popping up in the slices of meatloaf. The popcorn is ground in the food processor and used instead of breadcrumbs, which (unless they’re whole wheat breadcrumbs)…
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RECIPE: Prosciutto Wrapped Bell Peppers

A tasty first course: a roasted bell pepper wrapped in prosciutto. Photo courtesy Westside Market | NYC.   This recipe fits right in with a pink food party, Valentine’s Day, Easter or Mother’s Day. RECIPE: PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED BELL PEPPERS Ingredients For 4 Servings 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper 4…
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