4 Yummy Summer Spreads
Lima Bean Hummus In a medium pot, add 12 ounces thawed baby lima beans and cover with about an inch of water. Bring to a boil, and add a large pinch of kosher salt. Cook until the beans are tender,…
A Berry Happy Summer!
With the abundance of pick-your-own berry farms in Central Virginia, it’s hard not to get excited. Depending on the weather, strawberries usually show up first in late April, followed by blackberries and blueberries through August, and raspberries into October. The…
5 Family Faves
Zucchini Pasta Boil 6 quarts water (add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt when boiling). Slice 4 zucchini very thinly. Cut them lengthwise down the center, and lay flat-side down to cut extra-thin slices. Dice 1 medium onion and mince 8…
Plant-Based for Better Living
Plant-based recipes contain a variety of healthy ingredients that can help lower your risk of heart disease and cancer. For example, beans are rich in potassium, magnesium, folate, iron, and zinc, and they are an important protein source in plant-based…
Strawberry Fields
Picking your own produce is a wonderful memory-making experience with your family, and nothing beats eating a perfectly sun-ripened strawberry. Heading to a pick-your-own farm with the kids often creates this idealistic picture in your mind. Do you imagine children…
Meatless Mondays
Vegetable and Egg Fried Rice Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Remove from heat, and coat with cooking spray. Return the skillet to the burner, and add 2 lightly beaten eggs, turning the pan to coat…
Can Your Diet Help Prevent Cancer?
Vegetables and fruits provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other plant compounds that have been found to have cancer-protective effects. Not only are vegetables and fruits helpful for cancer prevention, they are also important components for the prevention of other…
“We’ll Bring the Side!”
Roasted Asparagus with Prosciutto Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2 ounces prosciutto until lightly colored and crisp (about 2 minutes per side). Set aside on paper towels. Arrange…
A Twist on the Trimmings
Wild Rice, Mushroom, and Herb Stuffing Bring 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 cups wild blend rice (such as Lundberg), and 1 tablespoon butter to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cook for about 45 minutes, or until tender, adding…
Fall’s Favorite Flavor
Pumpkin Bread Grease and flour two 9 x 5 loaf pans. Combine and beat 15 ounces pumpkin, ½ cup water, 3 eggs, and ¾ cup vegetable oil. Mix in a separate bowl: 2½ cups flour, 2¼ cups sugar, 1½ teaspoons…
