You don’t have to be a student to enjoy Hannah Kaminsky’s eighth vegan recipe book, The Student Vegan Cookbook (see all eight below). Anyone who has a tight budget, a crazy-busy schedule, and limited kitchen equipment can make amazing vegan meals, snacks and treats. The Student Vegan Cookbook shows you how, with tips, tricks, and […]
While we’re not constrained to a gluten-free diet, we have tried our share of GF cookies, looking for the best for THE NIBBLE. That our Top Pick of The Week is FOMO Baking Company, an artisan GF cookie line, shows how the best artisans can create cookies that everyone can enjoy—and that no few would […]
[1] Grilled romaine turns into a grilled Caesar Salad (photo © Wisconsin Cheese). [2] Another look at grilled Caesar Salad (photo © Stagione Restaurant | Charlotte). [3] A classic Caesar Salad (photo © Safe Eggs). [4] A different way to serve Caesar Salad: without tearing the romaine (photo © Yondu | Facebook). [5] Shave the […]
While National Fig Week is the first week of November, figs begin their season as a late summer fruit. A good produce department should be full of them right now. Have you ever tasted a fig at peak ripeness? Whether it’s enjoyed as a hand fruit, served with cheese for dessert, accenting a charcuterie board, […]
National Macaroni and Cheese Day is July 14th, National Hot dog Day is July 21st. So how about some fusion: Have a mac and cheese hot dog (photo #1). Combining two comfort food favorites, it’s easy to make. The recipe follows, and there are more hot dog recipes below. But first, for your Hot Dog […]
[1] Pineapple slices on the grill (photos #1, #2, #3 © Hello Fresh). [2] Start with a ripe pineapple. (Note: Pineapples are typically picked when ripe and don’t ripen further, but smell the pineapple for an aroma). [3] While only Diamond Jim Brady could dig through this stack, use the same toppings for a single […]
[1] A Martini flavored with vanilla bean (photo © Beyond Good). [2] Beyond Good vanilla beans from Madagascar (photo © Zulilly). [3] You can make vanilla vodka by adding two vanilla beans to a bottle of vodka. Let it infuse for a month or more in a cool, dark place (photo © Vermont Creamery). [3] […]
[1] Ready for the air fryer: a wonderfully flavorful veggie burger made from chickpeas and shiitake mushrooms (photos #1, #2, #3, #4, #7 and #8, plus recipe, © Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog). [2] Grilled and adorned with arlicky aïoli, lettuce, tomato and pickles. [3] Dried shiitake mushrooms are part of the magic. [4] Shiitakes […]
Is popcorn salad a way to get kids (and salad-avoiding adults) a way to eat more salad? Is it a way to get more fiber into your salad? Is it food fun? Or is it all three? POPCORN SALAD HISTORY While it may sound quirky and new, popcorn salad has a long history. […]
[1] Cashew salsa (recipe below) adds protein to salsa (photos #1, #2, #3, #4 © DeLallo). [2] Fire-roasted diced tomatoes from DeLallo. Fire-roasting provides a slightly smoky flavor. [3] Calabrian chiles (or chile peppers, if you will), from DeLallo. [4] Roasted piquillo chiles from DeLallo. Add some cashew protein to your salsa with this […]