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An unexpectedly scrumptious snack
Spring is here! Simple roasted asparagus is a special treat. Roast a bunch and keep in the fridge for a quick snack or chop into salads, rice or pasta dishes, or soup. I love them right out of the ...
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reneeeats How do you prevent asparagus from wilting in he fridge? Any storage tips?
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DietIDdietitian Yes! Wrap the asparagus in a damp tea towel or several damp paper towels and place it inside a plastic zipper bag in the refrigerator. If you're trying to avoid plastic, use large food storage...
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Deaconess Will l all ways keep my asparagus in the refrigerator in a container with water they tend to keep for a week, but I use them within that time cause anything in the refrigerator will change over time
The secret to oil-free roasted potatoes
After you peel and cube the potatoes, soak them in cold water for about 30 minutes. That's the secret! The soaking makes the potatoes crisp up better, with or without oil.
Make sure to dry the cub...
Keep fruit in the freezer
Whether store-bought or frozen from fresh on your own, frozen fruit is a great stand-in when you run out of fresh! Toss into smoothies, puree into a sorbet, or zap in the microwave to defrost and a...
A Vertical Approach
Using a tiered produce storage basket like this not only looks nice, but helps you store and track your fruits and veggies. This minimizes waste and encourages you to cook and snack smartly.
Love adding sumac to salads!
This spice is the perfect combination of spice and tartness, and elevated any homemade salad
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DietIDdietitian This looks delicious! I love sumac too -- it's definitely underused, but it's so delicious, and a powerful anti-oxidant to boot! I often add it while sauteeing onions, and then use them as a...
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reneeeats Great idea with the onions! I’ll try that next time
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DianaO Such a colorful and gorgeous salad!
Steamed, packaged lentils are my trick to making a filling salad
Basic salads are my pet peeve! I found these steamed lentils at Trader Joe’s, and the not only bulk up a salad with no extra prep, but they are super affordable! This box lasts me all week!
This is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets!
This time-saving multi-blade scissor is perfect for fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro -- no more messy cutting boards and knives, and no more bruised leaves! Just rinse and snip as needed on pi...
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reneeeats Wow I’ve never seen this!
Dinner for 4 in 15 minutes for $15.
What my family of 4 (2 year old, 5 year old, and grownups) are eating for dinner!
Ok, say what you will about Trader Joe’s salmon but sometimes when you are in a pinch, if salmon is part of your f...
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DianaO You are amazing!!! Seriously salmon dinner in 15 minutes for $15 and pulled it off while doing email?!
Puff pastry for the win!
I was strapped for time and needed to host 25 people of all different ages. I saw all these great puff pastry tarts via NYTimes cooking and decided to try my own.
- store-bought puff pastry
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