TIP OF THE DAY: Do A Pantry Makeover

Looking for better eating tips? Most households can use a pantry makeover, substituting less good-for-you ingredients to better-for-you ones. Today’s tips are from Mindy Kobrin, who teaches families how to shop smart, cook with joy and celebrate food seasonally. She calls her food philosophy Don’t Worry, Eat Happy. Her top pantry makeover tips: Pretty produce.…
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RECIPE: Raw Kale Salad

Something different: kale salad. Photo courtesy Galli Restaurant | New York City.   You may have enjoyed a plate of sautéed kale, but how about a raw kale salad? It’s new, different and full of antioxidants and fiber. And there are different varieties beyond the curly kale found in supermarkets. See the different types of…
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RECIPE: Mango Caprese & Other Caprese Salad Variations

Mango caprese salad. Photo courtesy Murray’s Cheese Bar | New York City.   So many people we know—ourselves included—are fans of the Caprese salad. So simple but so delicious, the salad comprises slices of tomato and mozzarella with fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It’s named after the Italian island of Capri, where it…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pasteurized Eggs Can Be Safely Eaten Raw In Recipes

Do you make or eat these foods? Caesar salad Cake batter Cookie dough Cold/frozen soufflés Chiffons French custard ice cream Eggnog Egg smoothies Egg white cocktails* Homemade mayonnaise Mousse Steak tartare   What these delicious dishes have in common: All are traditionally made with raw eggs that remain uncooked in the finished recipe. Then there…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Wash Meat & Poultry Before Cooking

Don’t wash raw poultry, meat or seafood. Photo courtesy Chicken.org.au.   Recently we received a pitch for a line of food cleaning sprays that purport to eliminate harmful bacteria. “Outdoor cooking leads to more trips to the hospital because of the improper handling of meats and veggies while grilling,” it advised. “Many of us take…
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