Pistachio Quick Bread (Loaf Cake) Recipe For National Pistachio Day

[1] A very pistachio quick bread (photo © Taste Of Home). [2] Sour cream provides richness and moisture (photo © Yelena Emchuk | Panther Media). [3] Cinnamon sugar provides the ribbon inside the quick bread (photo © King Arthur Baking). [] Banana bread, this one with a topping of pecans and halved bananas (photo ©…
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FOOD FUN: Bacon & Eggs Deviled Eggs & More Deviled Egg Recipes

National Deviled Egg Day isn’t until November 2nd, and there’s no Bacon & Eggs Day. There are other holidays, of course: > The bacon and egg deviled eggs recipe is below. > So is a classic deviled eggs recipe. > And the history of aperitifs and hors d’oeuvres. > Here’s the history of deviled eggs,…
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Hummus With A Side Of Middle Eastern Salad (A Recipe)

Here’s an idea for your next snack or hors d’oeuvre plate of hummus: salad on the side. That way, when scooping up some hummus with a piece of pita, you can scoop up some salad too (or spoon it on top of the hummus). The idea comes from The Spice House, a purveyor of the…
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FAVs Fruit Pouches: Low-Calorie Snacks From Tree Top

Recently we tasted a pouch of FAVs, fruit purees designed for children, packed with vitamins and fun designs on squeeze pouches. Our impression was: These are delicious, and great snacks for adults seeking low calories (just 45 calories per pack), great taste, and oh yes, nutrition. The fruit pouches are packed with vitamins A, B6,…
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The Best Canned Foods For National Canned Foods Month

[1] Artichoke hearts: low in calories, great in salads (photo © Roland Foods). [2] Black beans, garbanzos (chickpeas), kidney beans, and other varieties save time (photo © Bush’s Beans). [3] You can find canned beets both sliced and whole (photo © Libby’s Vegetables). [4] Fresh corn is at its peak for just 2-3 months a…
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