Food And Beverage

When the weather heats up, you’re looking for ways to keep your cool. Incorporating new dishes that don’t require a lot of heat to prepare and leave you feeling cool is a great way to survive the summer heat. Rice, a staple ingredient in many tasty recipes, is a great item to keep in your pantry.

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Smart seasoning can turn a so-so dish into a sparkling experience. If you have any doubt, consider the brilliant addition of garlic powder that elevates basic mashed potatoes to a gourmet delight. Or how just the right blend of spices turned what was once…

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More often than not, Italian fare rises to the top of the preferred cuisines list, so Chef Paolo Lafata, director of Olive Garden’s Culinary Institute of Tuscany, provides a little education about Italian dishes by sharing the top five essential ingredients needed to prepare fresh and delicious Italian dishes.

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Enjoy the healthy bounty of an earthy Mediterranean feast knowing that it’s good for you and good for the earth, too. Flavorful farm-fresh ingredients, natural decor with rustic charm, specialty shop treats and minimal paperware and packaging can turn dinner into a sustainable celebration with Mediterranean style.

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It’s important for your family’s health – and your pocketbook – to know that it is possible to buy nutritious foods and still keep costs low. While some cheaper foods have a low price tag in the short-term, their low nutrition levels can cost your family in the long run.

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What most at-home cooks don’t know is that it is possible to reduce the sodium in recipes without losing out on flavor. Whether it’s a traditional turkey sandwich or a pasta primavera, favorite foods can still be enjoyed when trying to reduce sodium.

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Want to do something good for your heart? Find new ways to increase your intake of potassium. This nutrient may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and promote heart health.

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Even the healthiest eaters have their weaknesses – those foods that make them “splurge,” ignoring calorie counts and fat grams. It’s an easy trap to fall into; we’re surrounded every day by foods that taste good and inspire cravings.

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Rain showers and blooming flowers aren’t the only things that will be kind to your sense of smell this spring. It’s also the time of year when you start to bake up homemade breads, cookies, and moist crumbly muffins. This year, mix in some new recipes with some longtime family favorites.

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We all want to eat a nutritious diet that helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases and manage cholesterol levels. The same holds true for diabetics; in fact, many of the guidelines for a balanced diabetic diet are useful for anyone who wants to stick to a healthful diet.

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