TIP OF THE DAY: Use An Avocado As A Bowl

Turn an avocado into a bowl for eggs. Photo courtesy Avocados From Mexico.   We love using avocados as an “edible bowl,” stuffed with salads (bean, chicken, citrus, corn, egg, rice, seafood, tuna), chili, as a shrimp cocktail bowl and as a salsa holder with a side of tortilla chips. But we hadn’t considered eggs…
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Tofu Chocolate Mousse Recipe For National Chocolate Mousse Day

[1] A chocolate mousse alternative that can be vegan (photos #1 amd #3 © House Foods). [2] Garnish the mousse with fresh berries, such as blackberries (above) or raspberries (photo © American Heritage Chocolate). [3] House Foods Soft Tofu (photo © Calorie Friend). [4] A package of organic Soft Tofu.   Allergic to eggs? Lactose…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Moist Vs. Dry Cooking Methods

You cook a rib-eye steak with dry heat. Here are the other rules of moist versus dry cooking. Photo courtesy AllenBrothers.com.   Today, Chef Johnny Gnall provides some tips on moist versus dry cooking. His report follows. If you have questions or suggestions for tips, email Chef Johnny. All cooking methods are not created equal.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Like Brussels Sprouts? Try This Recipe!

  So many people seem to avoid Brussels sprouts. We love them and enjoy them year-round, simply steamed and slightly crunchy. We halve them and steam them lightly in the microwave and enjoy them plain, with a squeeze of lemon or lime, or with a splash of balsamic vinegar. You can toss them in butter…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Keep Bread Fresh Longer

In the old days, bread was baked without preservatives and Grandma kept the leftover bread in a metal or wood “bread box” on the kitchen counter (our grandmother’s looked like bread bags. They really work. Some people we know swear by Debbie Meyer bread bags.   MORE TIPS FOR KEEPING BREAD FRESH LONGER Short-Term Solution:…
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