TIP OF THE DAY: 7 Healthy Nuts

Of all the healthy nuts, walnuts are thehealthiest. Photo by J. Eltovski | Morguefile.   Last week we discussed why pistachio nuts are good for you. Pistachios are just one of seven healthy nuts recommended by the USDA for daily snacking. The “Magnificent Seven” healthy nuts include: Almonds Hazelnuts Peanuts Pecans Pine nuts Pistachios Walnuts…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Hot Cross Buns For Easter

Hot cross buns: an Easter tradition. Photocourtesy Amy’s Bread.   Hot cross buns are sweet yeast buns made with raisins or currants and decorated with a cross. The cross was originally made with knife cuts in the dough; today it’s piped or spooned on with icing. The cross symbolizes the Crucifixion, and the buns are…
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How To Use Goat Cheese In Recipes

Mild, fresh cheeses made from goat’s milk taste like cream cheese with a tang. A fresh goat cheese log looks lovely on a cheese board with fresh or dried fruit (dates and figs are a favorite) and toasted almonds and/or walnuts. But we enjoy it in many other ways as well: For breakfast: With bagels,…
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Or Raspberry Rhubarb Pie With A Lattice Crust

Spring is rhubarb season. Fresh rhubarb is available for just three months a year, so do something special with it. A few ideas: Stewed rhubarb or rhubarb compote, delicious as a side with ham, pork and poultry Rhubarb ice cream Rhubarb tarts, crisps and other baked goods (substitute rhubarb for apples or pears in your…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Easter Lamb, Passover Lamb

Elegant lamb chops cut from the rack (photo © Meat And Livestock Australia).   Many families roast a leg of lamb for Easter. But if you’re a small group and don’t want days of leftover lamb, consider an elegant rack of lamb or crown roast of lamb. Or, check our Lamb Glossary for even more…
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