Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
Pairing a roast beef with instant onion soup mix and canned soup is a tasty way to prepare any type of roast but is an especially effective cooking technique to moisten and tenderize an inexpensive roast. Preparing the roast takes only minutes.
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Turkey franks are a healthy, low-fat alternative to traditional pork or beef franks. According to Brown University Nutrition Academic Award Program, turkey franks contain 8 to 11 fat g, depending on the brand, while beef and pork franks contain 12 to 18 g.
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Trout can be enjoyed as a healthy meal that is rich in protein, vitamin D, omega 3 oils, selenium and magnesium but low in calories, polyunsaturated fats and saturated fats. Baking trout isn't difficult and is an excellent way to retain the flavor and healthy qualities of the fish.
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According to the United States Department of Agriculture, chicken is safely thawed by only three ways: in the microwave, in cold water or in the refrigerator. Of these, microwave thawing is the quickest method. Consider the various methods carefully and plan ahead, as each has distinct advantages and disadvantages.
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Cayenne peppers are commonly grown in the home garden. The peppers are decorative on the plant and full of robust flavor when used to spice up a favorite culinary dish.
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Whether you go for straightneck or crookneck, yellow summer squash is sweet and tender. The two varieties are similar and used interchangeably in recipes; yellow straightneck is smooth, long and cylindrical, while yellow crookneck has a bulbous bottom and a thin, bent neck.
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For a hearty and healthy meal, accentuate the mild flavor of yellow squash by baking it with your choice of tasty toppings such as low-fat cheese, crispy breadcrumbs and savory seasonings.
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The Andes Candy Company is best known for its bite-sized after-dinner mints. Each foil-wrapped creme de menthe candy consists of a green mint filling sandwiched by two thin layers of chocolate. Andes thin candies also include mint parfait, cherry jubilee and toffee crunch.
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Carrot seed oil is an amber-colored oil extracted from carrot seeds by a steam-distillation process. The oil has a high level of antioxidants that may help to prevent damage caused by free radicals that can harm healthy cells.
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Turkey chops are thin, bone-in 4- to-8-ounce slices cut from the breast of a turkey. The tender chops look and taste much like lamb, veal or pork chops and use similar cooking techniques. However, turkey chops are lower in fat and calories.
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Although canned soup is convenient and adds flavor and creaminess to a chicken-and-rice bake, it's possible to make a flavorful rice bake without the added fat, sodium and preservatives found in most canned soups.
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Use a heavy skillet to prepare vegetables using a variety of easy cooking methods. Sauteeing is a quick-cooking method that retains the quality and flavor of nearly any vegetable.
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A type of quick bread made from sweet, ripe bananas, banana bread is irresistibly moist and delicious. Banana bread is simple to make, but proper cooling is important, because the bananas caramelize and become sticky during the cooking process. As a result, the bread can be difficult to remove from the pan.
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For the most flavorful, moist sausages, cook the links slowly under relatively low heat. Slow cooking ensures that the sausage cooks evenly, as cooking too quickly results in sausage that is golden brown on the outside but still pink on the inside.
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Tater tots have been a cafeteria lunch favorite for years, and most people continue to love the crispy little potato treats long after elementary school graduation. Frozen tater tots, readily available and relatively inexpensive, are fully cooked and ready to heat and serve.
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A summer squash appreciated for its tender texture and mild flavor, zucchini is suitable for countless hot and cold dishes. Unlike cooking methods that require liquids, roasting preserves all of the qualities that make zucchini special -- the taste, texture, color and nutritional value.
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Snack foods such as chips or crackers are expensive and can take a big bite out of your food budget. Especially frustrating is spending good money on a box of crackers or a bag of chips, only to discover that the crispy treats are stale after you've eaten only a few of them.
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A little-used muscle cut from the area on the back between the rib and the sirloin, the tenderloin is one of the most tender cuts of deer meat. Although it is commonly cut into roasts, you can easily slice a tenderloin into steaks for pan-frying, broiling or grilling.
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Coleslaw, an easy salad made from shredded cabbage and dressing, is good any time, but works especially well for a summer picnic or barbecue. Cabbage is a nutrient-dense food, providing generous amounts of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and calcium.
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Ramen noodles are Japanese noodles traditionally cooked with broth and extras such as sliced pork, seaweed, chopped green onions or other vegetables.
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