By Beth Dooley, The Minnesota Star Tribune Salsa is the Spanish word for sauce, but it does a whole lot more. Related Articles Recipe: Colorful sumac sauce levels up turkey and zucchini meatballs Recipe: Cottage cheese pancakes are packed with protein Busy days? Try these no-stress family dinners 5 tips for choosing healthy beverages during…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Meatballs are pretty much an “everybody” food. Related Articles Recipe: Cottage cheese pancakes are packed with protein Busy days? Try these no-stress family dinners 5 tips for choosing healthy beverages during pumpkin spice season 3 recipes that make the most of apple season 3 winning tailgate recipes that won’t overrun…
My mother thought that breakfast should be loaded with protein, and pancakes were no exception. Not only do these flapjacks have protein-rich cottage cheese, but they also contain 6 eggs in the batter. Initially, Mom tried to sneak in a little brewer’s yeast (a rich source of B vitamins) into the batter, an ingredient that…
The best weeknight meals are ones that come together with minimal prep and a fairly short cooking time. Some can be largely prepared ahead or in batches — say in a slow cooker — and simply reheated. Choosing recipes that don’t have you running all around town for an unusual ingredient also helps, as does…
As the weather cools and pumpkin spice season returns, many of us find comfort and enjoyment in a cozy latte or festive tea. Whether preparing your daily cup at home or grabbing a beverage from a trendy café, these small indulgences can have a bigger impact on our health than we realize. Coffee and tea…
By Nicole Hvidsten, The Minnesota Star Tribune Pumpkin spice is going to have to wait a minute; it’s time for apples to shine. Related Articles 3 winning tailgate recipes that won’t overrun your salary cap Recipes: Maple syrup is much more than just a partner for pancakes Avril Lavigne debuts Pinot Noir with Banshee Wines:…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September has rolled in and brought with it the start of another NFL football season. For many sports fans, that means one thing on Sunday (and some Mondays and Thursdays) — throwing a tailgate party with all their favorite foods to eat before and during the game. Related Articles Recipes:…
Maple syrup is a sweetener made from the sap of maple trees, primarily sugar maples, by boiling the sap to concentrate the sugar. According to the “Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America,” Native Americans are generally thought to have been the first to tap maple trees and to turn the sap into syrup. The…
A millennial pop-punk icon known for her trademark smoky eyes and head-bopping anthems is making her debut on the wine stage. Avril Lavigne, the eight-time Grammy-nominated songstress of the early aughts, has partnered with Geyserville’s Banshee Wines to produce a limited-release Pinot Noir from Alexander Valley. (Incidentally, Lavigne – or “la vigne” in French –…
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Sept. 15, and what is a celebration without delicious food? In San Diego, we’re very comfy with the dishes popular just on the other side of the border, but Mexico is a large and diverse country with other regional dishes that aren’t as well known in San Diego — and should…
