Chicken has long been a staple of diets around the globe. In fact, it is the world’s leading source of animal protein and has been a healthy alternative to red meat. Nutritional Content of Chicken Quarters This recipe uses chicken quarters, which are a whole chicken leg that consists of a thigh and a drumstick […]
The art of composing good soup is to proportion the different ingredients so that the flavor of one will not predominate over another. The ingredients that will compose the soup should form an agreeable finished product. That is delectable to the sight and delicious to the pallet. Southwestern Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup To […]
Eating all the colours of the rainbow when it comes to fruits and vegetables can help boost your brain health and reduce your risk of heart disease. Eating lots of colors may lower your risk of missing out on all vital nutrients, says Deanna Minich, functional nutritionist at the University of Western States in Portland, […]
This is no ordinary coleslaw, as it has color, more than a typical green cabbage and orange carrot coleslaw. There are yellow carrots, golden beets, green onions and cilantro, along with red apples, and the zest of a blood orange. We tossed the typical mayonnaise dressing for a Honey Hibiscus Vinaigrette. Read More Here About […]
This Roasted Root Vegetable and Shrimp Salad is full of flavor with fresh beets, sweet potatoes and leafy greens like spinach and baby arugula. There some crunch with toasted pecans and a bite of tartness with goat cheese. All that wonderful flavor is held together with a simple but delicious Mango-Chipotle Dressing. Couldn’t ask for […]
Orecchiette is a pasta typical of the Apulia region of Southern Italy. The pronunciation of Orecchiette is : ohr-ay-KYEHT-ee. The shape of the pasta is what gives it, its name, as it resembles a small ear. In Italian, the word “orecchio” means “ear”, and the suffix ‘etto’ means ‘small’. What’s Andouille Sausage As for the andouille sausage, […]
Baked Apples Apple Pie Dessert combines tender baked apples, warm cinnamon spices, and flaky pie crust for an easy, cozy dessert everyone loves.
Fried rice pilaf with peas, carrots, and almonds is a delicious and hearty dish that combines the flavors and textures of rice, vegetables, and nuts. The dish starts with cooking rice both white basmati and long grain brown rice in a flavorful chicken broth, which is then fried with a medley of vegetables like sweet […]
Asparagus is nutritionally dense and very easy to cook. The vegetable is loaded with micronutrients and is very low in calories, fat, and sodium. According to a study published in the Journal of Metabolites, asparagus contains vitamins B, K, and E, as well as zinc, magnesium, iron, potassium, and fiber. The growth rate of asparagus […]
Pork belly has been a delicacy in many Asian countries for decades. Pork belly is one of four primal cuts of pork. Bacon comes from the pork belly. It is made once the pork belly is cured, smoked, and sliced. Cesar Herrera is a chef instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in McHenry, […]
