RECIPES: Radicchio

We love the rich color that burgundy-and-white radicchio gives to a salad. But it can do so much more! We’ve got recipes for Bruschetta With Radicchio di Treviso Tapenade, Mushroom Risotto In Radicchio Wrap, Radicchio Pizza and more. Radicchio—Italian red-leaf chicory—is a healthy food: It’s very high in antioxidants and full of vitamins A and…
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Butternut Squash Soufflé

  An abundance of lovely winter squash is coming into season. Make the most of the bounty with this dessert squash recipe from Amy Topel of TheGreenGuide.com. Baked in individual ramekins, this squash soufflé recipe is a lighter alternative to pumpkin pie. You can use butternut squash or any of your favorite winter squash. Here’s…
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RECIPES: Peanut Recipes

In the U.S., peanuts are the winner by a long shot when it comes to volume sold: They claim 67% of all nut consumption. The numbers aren’t broken out for whole peanuts vs. peanut butter, but we bet the PB has a large piece of the pie. Check out these peanut recipes: Savory Peanut Recipes…
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RECOMMENDATION: Healthy Food Cooking Classes For Kids

Yesterday we attended a “farm to table” buffet lunch and cooking demo by Toni Willard Young of Chef Toni’s Cooking Academy in New York City. It was targeted to kids, teaching healthy cooking: basic cooking skills plus kitchen safety and where food comes. If you have children, look for kids’ cooking classes in your area.…
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RECIPES: Watermelon Creations For Labor Day Weekend

Substitute watermelon for tomatoes in a Caprese salad. Photo courtesy Watermelon.org Enjoy the last official weekend of the summer by gathering Grilled Spicy Watermelon Watermelon, Black Bean & Corn Salsa Watermelon Caprese Salad Watermelon Salad With Thai Basil And Feta Pickled Watermelon Rind (watermelon pickles) Watermelon Granita Watermelon Cocktails   You can also learn the…
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