COOKING VIDEO: Bobby Flay’s Grilled Peach Cobbler

  Before the lush summer peaches disappear, make a grilled peach cobbler outside on the grill. You don’t have to turn on an oven and heat up the kitchen. And, it’s delicious! Chef Bobby Flay demonstrates how easy it is, in this video:         Find more of our favorite pie, cobbler and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Healthier Cupcakes

Reduce calories and add nutrition: cupcakes with nonfat cream cheese frosting and sliced almonds. Photo courtesy La Tourangelle.   Cupcakes are everywhere: cute, tempting, but no pillar of nutrition and healthful eating. Yet, by making a few substitutions, they can be just as much fun. To assuage the guilt, consider adding some healthier touches to…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Versatile Parsley Vinaigrette

Mince extra parsley for a vinaigrette and sauce. Photo courtesy Andrews McMeel Publishing.   Have leftover parsley? Many of us keep unused stalks until they wilt, yellow and lose their flavor. Don’t let that happen: Fresh parsley adds punch to a vinaigrette—and not just for salads. Use a parsley vinaigrette with: Bean salad Boiled potatoes…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich

We enjoy making ice cream sandwiches with chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies. But we’ve grown to prefer brownie ice cream sandwiches. They become more of an ice cream cake experience, and ice cream cake (or ice cream and cake) just might be our favorite comfort food. Brownie ice cream sandwiches will be a hit at…
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Omelets & Frittatas Difference, Plus A Multi-Veggie Recipe

[1] A classic Italian frittata (recipe below) (photo © National Potato Board).   Omelets and frittatas seem like leisurely brunch or lunch fare. But don’t hesitate to serve them for dinner. An hearty egg dish with a large salad is a tasty and nutritious meal at any time of the day. Vegetable fillings (see the…
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