Amaretto is a smooth liqueur that can be mixed with juice, soda, coffee or other liquors.This sweet, amber-colored mixer hails from Saronno, Italy. It is known as an almond-flavored liqueur, but is in fact made largely from apricot kernels, which have an almond-like scent.
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Beta-carotene is a member of the carotenoid family, which is a classification of compounds found in fruits and vegetables that can be converted by the body into vitamin A.
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Butternut squash has many health-promoting features and a long storage life. It is an excellent source of vitamin A in the form of beta carotene. Its seeds are rich in protein, healthy fats and zinc, making a satisfying snack. Butternut squash is a nutrient-dense food, providing much nutrition in few calories.
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First popularized in the United States by President Thomas Jefferson, who would serve this luscious dish to dignified guests at the White House, macaroni and cheese has become an American staple. The basic ingredients found within the dish, pasta, cheese and milk, lend themselves to freezing well.
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Available in your grocer's freezer section, toaster strudels combine the delectable taste of a flaky, buttery crust, paired with fruit flavoring, all finished off with a drizzle of sweet icing. Hot out of the oven, enjoying a toaster strudel is a perfect way to start your morning routine.
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Pizza dough keeps very well in the freezer and should be used within one to two months of storage. Utilizing a cold defrosting method, versus placing it in the microwave or allowing it to defrost on the counter at room temperature, ensures you won't overheat the dough before it's placed in the oven.
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Sweet and succulent, lobster meat is a decadent ingredient that immediately becomes the star of any dish of which it's an element. However, before savoring the rich meat in a pasta dish, casserole or dipped in drawn butter, you must make sure it's properly cooked after removing it from the heat source.
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Bluefish, also known as tailor and shad is the only member of the Pomatomidae family. It is found throughout the world but is most common along America’s eastern seaboard. It is an oily fish similar in texture to mackerel with a fatty, soft flesh. It is a good source of niacin, magnesium, omega-3 and potassium.
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Basa, also known as swai, pangasius and panga, is a type of river catfish native to Southeast Asia. It is usually farm raised throughout the Mekong River Delta region and then exported around the world. A relatively inexpensive fish, it is quite high in protein and low in calories.
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Steamed chicken fills the bill when you want a dish that doesn't have any added extra oil from sauteing. However, lugging out that bulky steamer for just a few pieces of chicken isn't necessary; you can use the pots and appliances already in your kitchen.
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A sirloin pork chop has less fat than a skinless chicken thigh so it's a healthy choice for dinner. Sirloin chops, sometimes called blade pork chops, aren't quite as tender as a center cut pork chop.
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White, yellow, red and even purple, potatoes come in colors that might surprise you. Shapes and sizes differ as well, from huge 1-pound baking potatoes to new potatoes the size of marbles. Potatoes by themselves are good for you.
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Pan-cooking zucchini keeps the flavor of the squash fresh and doesn't take much time or talent. Boiling the zucchini in a pot can make it mushy and steaming doesn't add any flavor. If you can slice and saute, you can cook zucchini in a pan.
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Deer ribs often get discarded because hunters don't know how to cook them. The ribs are large and have a lot of connective tissue. The ribs are also very lean, but brining or marinating adds needed moisture. Venison is a good source of niacin, iron, vitamins B12, B6 and riboflavin.
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A small charcoal grill is often sensible for small families and traveling. Cooking burgers and steaks over direct heat works just as well as on a larger grill. Cooking over indirect heat on a small grill is more of a challenge, but a little practice and a few tips will have you grilling like a pro.
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A simple chicken breast is well known as a healthy entree, but most people don't realize that chicken legs are also a healthy choice. Dark meat chicken, found in the legs and thighs, contains iron-rich myoglobin.
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Made succulent by a thin layer of fat, lamb riblets are meaty enough to serve as an entree and tasty enough to gain appetizer status. Cut from the spareribs of the lamb, riblets respond well to a variety of cooking methods and can be cooked over dry or moist heat.
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Lemon is a classic flavor for marinating chicken, especially when paired with black pepper and rosemary. Use a lemon marinade on thin chicken breasts for a quick weeknight meal or marinate a whole chicken for roasting.
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For fast cooking, choose thin, boneless chops with grayish-pink color and a small amount of fat marbling. A 1/2-inch chop cooks more quickly than thicker cuts. If possible thaw frozen pork chops in the refrigerator, but in a pinch you can cook them from frozen, so long as you allow for longer cooking times.
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Methionine is an essential amino acid, which means it's a nutrient you must obtain from food sources. Even if you are vegan, you probably don't have to worry too much about it.
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