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Why Chinese Garlic is Bad: The Ugly Truth
By Ashuri There are not many foods that give the same mouth-watering delight than garlic. Garlic is not only delicious and used in almost every recipe one can think of; it is also a powerful super-food. Garlic has been used around the world for centuries for cooking...
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar Recipe
Ingredients: Shortcake 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for the pan ½ cup almond milk ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar ¾ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour ¼ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon...
“Magic” Peppers Salad with Pine Nuts and Capers
Magic Peppers 2 pounds/900g bell peppers Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons/30ml extra virgin olive oil Salad About ½ small loaf crusty bread (such as sourdough), cut into ¾-inch cubes Extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black...
Mediterranean Roast Fish with Tomatoes and Potatoes Recipe
This is a quick and simple one pot meal. Many Mediterranean dishes are straight forward with a few ingredients and NOTHING to hide behind. I picked up this little recipe whilst working with a friend in Cannes. We not only used it cooking in villas, but taught...
Baked Ginger and Lemon Chicken Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 1 inch piece /2.5cm fresh ginger, finely chopped 6 tablespoons/90ml soy sauce 20 ounces/570g bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks 2 red onions, quartered 1 lemon, zested then sliced into rings 1...
Baked Zucchini Curly Fries with Parmesan & Herbs Recipe
This healthy recipe combines two bar food favorites--fried zucchini and curly fries--into one tempting package. Serve these baked zucchini fries with a simple dipping sauce made with ranch dressing and marinara sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a side...
Easy Patriotic Cheesecake Strawberries Recipe
These little strawberries are pretty, elegant, delicious, can be made ahead, and come together in about 20 minutes from beginning to end. They can be used as a 4th of July dessert idea, or as a fresh after-dinner snack. Recipe makes 24 strawberries... which in my...
Vegan Lemon Lavender Bars Recipe
JD Raymundo We're welcoming in summer with a delicious dessert recipe that is perfect to bring to a dinner party or pack up for a picnic. These Lemon Lavender Bars are a light, aromatic dessert that will absolutely hook you in on the first bite. And yes, they’re...
Tingmomo Is a Tibetan Treat You Should Know. Here’s How to Make It
What comes to mind when you think of Tibetan cuisine? It probably depends on which part of the world you live in. If you’re in North America, it may be the famous Tibetan butter tea, or bhocha, as it is known to Tibetans, which inspired the once-viral bulletproof...
Ribbon Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Recipe
Zucchini, cucumbers and carrots are peeled into “ribbons” for this citrusy salad. We like to serve it for parties and special occasions. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Ingredients 1 medium zucchini 1 medium cucumber 1 medium carrot 3 medium oranges 3 cups...
Banana Split Lasagna Recipe
INGREDIENTS 2 cups/200g graham cracker crumbs (can use Oreo cookie crumbs) 1/2 cup/113g butter, melted 8 ounces/225g cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon/2ml vanilla 1/4 cup/50g granulated sugar 2 Tablespoons/45ml + 3 1/2 cups/875ml cold milk,...
Father’s Day – A Little History
The nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it was not until 1972–58 years after President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day official–that the day honoring fathers became a nationwide holiday in the...
Scientists Find Link Between Eating Processed Meat and Cardiovascular Disease and Death
By MCMASTER UNIVERSITY Link is with processed meat but not with unprocessed red meat or poultry. A global study led by Hamilton scientists has found a link between eating processed meat and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The same study did not find...
Almond Flour Banana Muffins
Tender, moist and naturally sweet – enjoy these muffins as an afternoon snack or as a wholesome grab-and-go breakfast. Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas, mashed 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup (125 mL) Pyure Organic All-Purpose Stevia Sweetener 1/3 cup (75 mL) milk 1/3 cup (75 mL)...
Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze Recipe
Fresh lemon zest brightens up this citrusy pound cake. The glaze makes the cake moist and irresistible. Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup Pyure Organic All Purpose Stevia Blend 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest 1 3/4 cups all-purpose...
Apple Cinnamon Recipe
Here is a great cleanse drink that tastes good. Apples Cinnamon and Water---Here's how to make it. It's a pretty common idea that if you want to improve your diet and eating habits, you should cut out caloric beverages. Drinking calories makes it far too easy to lose...