TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Salsa

You can see the many different types of salsa in our Salsa Glossary. It’s easy to make all of them at home, and fresh, homemade salsa is delicious (and nutritious and very low in calories). There are two basic styles of salsa: raw salsa (salsa cruda or salsa fresca, which includes pico de gallo) and…
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RECIPE: Colorful Beet Dip

A colorful and yummy beet dip. Photo courtesy Dole.com.   We love beets in every form: baked, Harvard, pickled, beet ravioli, steamed beats, soup (borscht is Russian beet soup), in gourmet appetizer recipes, in green salads, with goat cheese and endive…even beet ice cream (substitute beets in a strawberry ice cream recipe) and beet cake…
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Avocado Salsa Topper Recipes For Burgers & More

Avocado fans are happy to enjoy avocado on any day of the year. But if you’re looking to add some green to your St. Patrick’s Day meals, look no further than this “avocado topper” from the Hass Avocado Board. Try these salsa-like toppings for burgers, eggs or grilled fish; toss them into wraps; garnish rice…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Asian Peanut Sauce

For both Asian- and Western-style salads, peanut sauce is a delicious dressing. Photo courtesy National Almond Board.   If you enjoy a plate of Asian sesame noodles, that yummy, peanut butter-based sauce is equally versatile as a: Dip for raw vegetables (crudités) Grilled chicken, fish or tofu sauce or dip for skewers Pasta sauce Rice…
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RECIPE: Nonfat Cucumber Yogurt Dip

A few hours ago, we were discouraged to hear one of the anchor team members on our favorite morning show opine that Super Bowl foods “should be the foods we love to eat, not vegetables.” She was referring to the fatty, high-calorie usual suspects. Fortunately, another team member jumped in in support of the veggies.…
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