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Looking through my collection of ratatouille recipes, I notice they reflect the evolution in American cooking since the 1960s. In time, many cooks moved from worshipping ethnic authenticity to a fascination with California-style fusion cooking.
A study confirmed that people have difficulty judging how much food they eat. This can pose a problem since excessive amounts of food are frequently available to us.
The blueberry is one of the most attractive summer fruits, but it’s more than just another pretty face. It is packed with natural substances that provide a variety of health benefits.
Memorial Day marks the return of casual outdoor meals for a crowd. For a main course, you can fire up the grill and cook colorful kebabs, meaty but meatless burgers and succulent fish roasted in foil — all with minimal effort.
When people gather for the summer’s first barbecue party on Memorial Day, too often potato chips and dip are a typical starter to the meal. But this old stand-by is high in sodium and fat, especially dangerous trans fats. Try something different this year, like this recipe for Stuffed Red Pepper and Celery Sticks.
Eggs have been fighting an uphill battle for years against their image as cholesterol bombs. But in recent years, several studies have shown that egg consumption does not necessarily raise blood cholesterol or increase risk of heart disease. Includes recipe for Spinach and Red Pepper Crustless Quiche.
Spring is the time of year when salads become more than a side dish. With or without lean meats, eggs, or low-fat cheese, all the lovely spring produce available at this time of year only have to be cut up and tossed together in a bowl with a dressing. Includes recipe for Broccoli, Cherry Tomato and Watercress Salad
Few foods are as uniquely diverse as coriander, the plant that supplies both a spice and an herb. Includes recipe for East-West Burrito.
America’s favorite seafood is shrimp, yet most people know little about them other than they come in sizes from small to jumbo. Includes recipe for Caribbean Shrimp Salad.
Stir-fries are a quick, convenient way to cook. Stir-fries are also a great way to put together a meal low in fat and high in nutrition.
Memorial Day is opening day for the grilling season. Many people grill hot dogs, burgers and chicken. But it doesn’t have to stop there. Includes recipe for Grilled Vegetables with Basil.
Peanuts are a big crop in the South, half of which go into peanut butter. Two southern peanut farmers have been elected president of the United States Thomas Jefferson and Jimmy Carter. Includes recipe for Chili with Peanuts.
A pretty bowl of chilled soup is a nice way to start any spring meal. A cool soup made from beets and oranges with a little buttermilk is one good choice, both aesthetically and nutritionally. Includes recipe for Orange-Beet Soup.
In the northern half of the world, March 20 is the first day of spring and the time to begin putting away the winter sweaters and roasting pans. Includes recipe for Barley and Spring Greens.
