TIP OF THE DAY: Healthier Cupcakes

Healthier cupcakes cut down on the refined sugar. Photo courtesy Dole.com.   In the search for healthier cakes and cupcakes, recipe developers have replaced some of the refined sugar with the natural sweetness of applesauce and bananas. Another way to eliminate calories is to cut the sugar- and fat-laden frosting. Instead, use a few chocolate…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Homemade Ketchup With This Recipe

A while ago, we tasted 32 different tomato ketchups to find “the best” (here are the ketchup reviews). Many of these were small, artisanal brands and more pricey than supermarket ketchup. But one of the top winners, Muir Glen, is widely available (at most stores that sell natural and organic foods; we get it at…
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RECIPE: Spring Potato Salad With Dijon Mustard & Mint Vinaigrette

We love potato salad. We grew up on two recipes: Mom’s classic picnic potato salad (potatoes, mayo, Dijon mustard, red onion, celery, bell pepper) and her warm German potato salad recipe (potatoes, bacon, onions, chives, garlic, parsley and dill in a mustard vinaigrette). But there are hundreds of very worth potato salad recipes. This one,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Green Salad With Beans

Romaine, tomatoes and cannellini beans— with some leftover pasta as a bonus. Photo courtesy Galli Restaurant | New York City.   Want an easy way to add flavor, fiber, protein and other great nutrition to your diet? Eat more beans: affordable, versatile and toothsome. Simply add them to your daily green salad. Toss them with…
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RECIPE: Loukoumades For Mother’s Day

Crispy “Greek donut holes” and honey are a special treat. Photo courtesy Stix Mediterranean Grill | NYC.   We wanted to make something special for Mother’s Day, and were excited to come across these loukoumades at Stix Mediterranean Grill in New York City. We thank them for the yummmy recipe. Loukoumades are a fried-dough honey…
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