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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COOKING VIDEO: Seven Layer Cake Recipe

  Since our Top Pick Of The Week is thousand layer cake, we thought we’d start you with something simpler: a seven layer cake. Presented by pastry chef Seth Greenberg, this yellow cake with chocolate ganache filling and frosting is sure to become a family favorite. Find more of our favorite cakes and recipes in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Uses For Greek Yogurt ~ Cut Calories & Cholesterol But Not Flavor

[1] Instead of a cream sauce, use a fat-free, cholesterol-free yogurt sauce. See the recipe (photo © Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board). [2] Curried Grilled Salmon With Pineapple Raita. Here’s the recipe from Chobani.   When we discovered nonfat Greek-style yogurt many years ago, we were able to give up our high-cholesterol, high-calorie sour cream and…
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