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Chilled barley salad is a healthful summer dish. Photo courtesy Zabars.com. Barley evokes winter and hearty soups, but it’s a year-round food. It’s extremely healthful (details below). And it’s a whole grain, part of the group of cereals recommended by the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (at least 3 servings of whole-grain foods per…
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You can make a universal sauce or dip in 10 minutes, from plain yogurt. Serve it with grilled fish, meat, poultry or even to top a burger. Or sweeten it and use it as a fruit dip. You can also mix it with boiled potatoes, macaroni or shredded cabbage for a fat-free potato salad, macaroni…
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Use foil to keep skewer tips from burning. Photo courtesy Seasoned Skewers. Some grilling experts tell you to soak wooden skewers for at least half an hour before adding the food. Others—including most of our grillmaster pals—say it doesn’t make a difference. The ends will burn regardless. Here’s an easy trick to stop the…
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Who needs maple syrup? Grab the jam jar. Photo by Daniel Gilbey | IST. Want pancakes but are out of syrup? Grab a jar of jam, jelly or preserves. Scoop jam into a bowl and whisk with enough hot water to create the consistency you want. If it’s an adults-only event, add a teaspoon…
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With the bounty of summer produce, there’s no better time to become a locavore. If you don’t like the word “locavore,” you can just “go local.” The “go local” trend has been growing over the past five years. The definition: seeking food produced under 100 miles from where you live. There are good reasons to…
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