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  Red, yellow, and orange peppers get their good looks, as well as some of their most noteworthy health effects, from plant pigments called carotenoids. These pigments act like sunscreen, protecting the ripening peppers from sun damage. As it turns out, those pigments...

    You don’t eat meat? Not a problem. This recipe is all vegan. That is right, no animal products at all. Believe me, you will not miss them. Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto (Pressure Cooker) Recipe Serves 4 2 tablespoons/30ml/30g olive oil 1 bunch asparagus,...

There seems to be some confusion over our baked goods, everyone. Tell the truth: if we asked you to tell us the difference between a crumble, cobbler, crisp, grunt, slump, buckle or brown Betty (without Googling it), could you tell us? Until we started working on this...

  That tradition of cooking the day of the holiday will most likely continue this year in a number of households. Who wants to spend their time in the kitchen? There's a better way if families hire a personal chef for Thanksgiving. Not only can families remove...

October 3 is National Caramel Custard Day. Caramel custard, or crème caramel, is a caramel-coated baked egg custard. It takes a little bit of practice to perfect, but the result is a creamy, flavorful dessert that’s well worth the dress rehearsals. Ingredients 1/2...

Pancakes have been around since Prehistoric times. In Scotland and the USA they are a leavened dough much like a “drop scone”. In Britain they are unleavened and resemble more of a thicker crepe. In my house they were reserved for Sunday breakfast or the occasional...

  Cake doughnuts can be a healthy way to have an American breakfast favourite that is baked not fried. This is a spiced cake version without wheat or nuts using an All-Purpose GF commercially produced flour by King Arthur. Drizzle a bit of glaze if you like or spread...

  Haven’t you ever noticed that brussels sprouts come in so many different sizes? In fact, after much research in grocery store and farmers market bins, we’re most likely to find varying sizes of brussels sprouts in every batch. Not every brussels sprout is created...

Annabelle Tometich and Ed Killer, Fort Myers News-PressPublished 7:00 a.m. ET Aug. 10, 2018 | Updated 1:39 p.m. ET Aug. 10, 2018 Island Seafood Co. on Matlacha has been quiet. Too quiet. As a massive red tide bloom kills fish, dolphins and sea turtles in the Gulf of...

  A mousseline sauce is a luxurious, light, smooth and very rich version of a classic Hollandaise sauce. However, the classic has a very generous helping of whipped cream carefully folded into it, making it just gorgeous. The mousseline is also called a Chantilly...

Fish has always been one of the few types of food that many people shy away from in the kitchen, assuming that its delicate texture makes it difficult to properly prepare. However, this could not be further from the truth, and that will be proven after you try out...

Medically reviewed by Natalie Butler, RD, LD on February 12, 2016 — Written by Brian Krans What is a balanced diet? A balanced diet is one that gives your body the nutrients it needs to function correctly. To get the proper nutrition from your diet, you should consume...

  With today being the national JUMP FOR JELLY BEANS day, why not make some Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies!  These cookies are made in only 1 bowl and take less than 20 minutes. 10 minute prep time, 10 minute bake time. Does it get any better? Ingredients:   4 Tbsp...

  For those who follow a vegan diet, this oatmeal cookie recipe is for you. Ingredients:   1 tablespoon/7g/15ml flaxseed meal 3 tablespoons/45ml warm water 1 cup/120g all-purpose flour 1/2 cup/100g regular sugar 1/2 cup/110g packed dark brown sugar 1/2...

  For those who think they do not have the patience to make their own white bread, think again. A little bored this morning, we have come up with a white bread recipe which takes about an hour from start to finish - including the mixing of the ingredients....

With Fig season almost upon us, this is a delicious pie is the perfect answer.     What you’ll need: 5 cups fresh figs (preferably Mission figs), stem cut off and cut into round medallions 1 tablespoon cornstarch 7 tablespoons sugar, granulated - juice of ½ lemon 12...