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Need some vegetable inspiration? Dress cooked veggies in a salsa for an exciting side dish.
I made this quick salsa out of chopped olives, capers, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, parsley and olive oil, and used it to make some blanched romanesco much more exciting. Have asparagus? Make a s...
A flavorful salsa is a terrific way to dress up a piece of fish
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Meyer lemons are a cross between a true lemon and a mandarin, and are naturally quite sweet and tender. Simply chop the entire fruit with parsley and shallots, and combine with red wine vinegar, ol...
Change up your risotto game: Switch out arborio rice for toasted buckwheat! Asparagus Buckwheat Risotto on the blog
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"Buckwheat. It’s not wheat. It’s not even a grain. Would you believe, it is actually related to rhubarb and sorrel? It is, in fact, a fruit seed and is a suitable substitute for gr…"
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DietID_TeamDietitians Ok never knew that buckwheat isn't a grain!! #kitchentips
I also make risotto with Farro... But buckwheat sounds much better! -
JenniferEmilson Farro is awesome as well! @rachna
Store nuts in the freezer!
Their high fat content causes them to spoil easily, and freezing them keeps them fresh. Just use/eat them straight out of the freezer! #kitchentips
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JenniferEmilson I keep all nuts as well as certain flours in the freezer- makes such a difference!!
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annefood Agreed!!
Seriously dirty pot or pan? Let it soak with white vinegar, baking soda and water for a few hours before scrubbing. It'll be good as new.
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JenniferEmilson If it's really crusted with food bits, etc., add an inch of water and bring to a boil. 'Deglazing' your pot by letting the water and heat loosen those bits and then using a spoon to scrape them up.
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DietID_TeamDietitians Awesome tips!
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annefood Yes @JenniferEmilson I do that too!
When prepping ahead, cover your bowl of lettuce with a damp kitchen towel, then place it in the fridge.
This prevents the salad from wilting or drying out in the fridge. #kitchentips #tipoftheday
