This is pizza perfection: a thin, crisp crust topped with the very best of basic ingredients—ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garlic, oregano, and prosciutto. Out of the oven, the heat from the pizza brings out the peppery flavor of the arugula…
Pappardelle—which means "gulp down" in Italian—are long, elegant ribbons of pasta that intertwine with sugar snap peas, broccoli, carrots, grape tomatoes, and a white browned-butter sauce in this colorful meatless dish. Prep 20 minutesCook 20 minutesMakes 4 to 6 (1 1/2-…
This gorgeous vegetarian torte makes an impressive company dish for a casual, late-summer dinner party. Serve it with a big platter of arugula drizzled with olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt and black pepper—and sprinkled with a few shards of…
Ingredients:8 cups popped popcorn1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats1 cup dried blueberries1/2 cup pomegranate seeds1/2 cup whole natural almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped2/3 cup honey2/3 cup light brown sugar2 tablespoons butter or margarine6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, meltedDirections:1. Line 13x9-inch pan…
Mom — print this out and put it in a place where Dad and the kids will see it — then, snuggle in and be prepared for a fabulous Sunday breakfast in bed on your special day.
Make healthy food more fun with these tasty and nutritious snacks.
Meal planning is a breeze with these healthy additions.
Prep Time: 25 minutesMakes: 8 servingsWhat you need: 8 cups chopped lettuce6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, finely chopped1 cup cooked crumbled bacon1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese1 cup chopped green peppers1 cup finely chopped tomatoesHere's How: 1. Divide lettuce evenly between 8…
My grandmother used to make this cool and delicious chicken salad for me and my sisters each summer at her beach house. The fresh blend of sweet, cool and creamy always hit the spot after a hot morning on the…
Mobile food providers deliver healthy meals to Charlotte families.
Age-by-age tips on helping a picky eater expand his or her palate.
Plan a fun family picnic in your own backyard, porch or patio, or make it a portable feast and enjoy dinner together in any of Charlotte's beautiful parks or greenways.
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (the more aged the cheese, the better)½ cup pine nuts1 cup extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons drained capers1 can black olives, chopped2 red bell peppers, thinly slicedAdditional pine nuts3 1/4…
Ingredients3 tablespoons ground flax seed1/2 cup warm water1 1/2 cup millet, divided1/2 cup onion, chopped1 teaspoon garlic, minced1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped or grated1 14-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and roughly pureed1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive…
Personalize trail mix by making it yourself.
Add some fun to your teen's next slumber party with these sweet treats.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Flavorful Green TreatsSt. Patrick’s Day is the perfect occasion to have fun in the kitchen with the color and flavor of the holiday – vivid green and refreshing peppermint."Food color and extract can transform an…
The perfect blend of salty and sweet.3 tablespoon butter1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow fluff6 cups fresh popped popcorn, lightly buttered and saltedMelt the butter and marshmallow fluff in a saucepan, over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until the mix…
Ingredients: 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water1/3 cup vegetable oil2 large eggs2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)1 (19.8-ounce) your favorite box brownie mix1 cup your favorite candy bar, broken into small pieces1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups powdered…
Rich and chocolaty, these soufflés are amazingly easy to make and bring ooohs and aaahs to the table.
INGREDIENTS: 5 ounces semisweet chocolate chips4 tablespoons butterPinch or two of salt4 egg yolks12 egg whites1/2 cup sugar Additional sugar and butter for preparing moldsINSTRUCTIONS:1. Prepare ramekins by coating them generously with butter and sugar just as you would grease…
These days, many people are re-evaluating their diets to lower cholesterol and fat. They're looking closely at foods to eliminate or cut back. One item that shouldn't be on the chopping block is lean beef.
Warm up on a cold winter's night with this filling yet healthy beef stew. Makes 8 servingsIngredients1 tablespoon oil2 pounds Laura's Lean Eye of Round Roast cut into 2-inch cubes2 cups sliced onions4 cloves garlic, chopped1 green bell pepper, sliced4…
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