This week, we're kicking off Thanksgiving Prep! And what better to start with than the lifeblood of the holiday: chicken stock! For day-to-day cooking, I use Kitchen Basics stock almost exclusively. However, in certain instances, I opt to make it from scratch. When anyone in my home isn't feeling well, I turn to my Flu-Fighter … Continue reading Traditional Roasted Chicken Stock
Veggies and Greens
Sesame Chicken and Broccolini
Our final Eating Healthy Before the Holidays recipe we're sharing is Sesame Chicken and Broccolini. This lighter dish is comprised of lower-calorie chicken and veggies tossed in a delicious sesame sauce. It is especially good served with steamed rice. As a bonus, this is easy to make, comes together in about 20 minutes, and has … Continue reading Sesame Chicken and Broccolini
Simple but Tasty Barbecue Chicken Salad
Confession: we use our outdoor year-round, which is why I'm including these summer flavors in our Eating Lighter Before the Holidays series. Sometimes you just want that smoky barbecue flavor during the colder, darker months, and this salad is a great example! Another reason this salad works well during this time of year is the … Continue reading Simple but Tasty Barbecue Chicken Salad
Asparagus Amandine with Dill and Capers
When trying to eat lighter, adding more vegetables is a great start. However, it can be hard to find various ways to keep veggies interesting. This is where the concept of amandine can be your secret weapon! The term amandine refers simply to garnishing with almonds. In many cases, the almonds are pan-fried in a … Continue reading Asparagus Amandine with Dill and Capers
Chicken Alfredo with Brussels Sprouts
It's officially NOVEMBER! Can you believe it?! I heartily agree with Julia Child when she said, "Everything in moderation...including moderation." So with the season of overeating right around the corner, we're sharing some ideas for eating lighter in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. These recipes offer new and delicious ways to incorporated more nutrient-dense … Continue reading Chicken Alfredo with Brussels Sprouts
Hearty Guinness Beef Stew
Every household needs a good ole beef stew recipe, especially in the fall! The only thing better than the mouthwatering smells that fill your home as it simmers in your oven is the way it tastes when you eat it. It's warming, hearty, and the perfect dish to curl up with on a stormy evening. … Continue reading Hearty Guinness Beef Stew
Savory Roasted Acorn Squash, Two Ways
Mmmm, fall and winter squash season! The majority of fall/winter squash recipes have a sweeter flavor profile. It's common to dress them up with brown sugar, maple sugar, cinnamon, and allspice, even the ever-popular marshmallow topping on Thanksgiving yams and sweet potatoes. Here's where I admit my unpopular opinion. Unless the squash is being used … Continue reading Savory Roasted Acorn Squash, Two Ways
In Season for Fall: Zucchini
Do you have a garden with zucchini coming out your ears? Or perhaps you have friends and/or family with a garden who have gifted you so much zucchini that it's coming out your ears. Either way, it's hard to miss that it is definitely zucchini season! Here are three ways to use up all that … Continue reading In Season for Fall: Zucchini
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in a Balsamic Glaze
As seasonal eaters, one of our favorite fall/winter veggies is Brussels sprouts. In past decades, these small green veggies have been much maligned. Common preparation was usually to boil or steam them to death, resulting in unappetizing, stinky mush. But when these sprouts are prepared properly, they can be as delicious as they are nutritious! … Continue reading Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in a Balsamic Glaze
How to Cut a Bell Pepper
Today's Kitchen Basics lesson is something that confounds many home cooks: what is the easiest way to break down awkwardly-shaped bell peppers? Grab that knife, and let's learn! First, cut off the top (with the stem) and the bottom of the pepper, creating a sort of bell pepper "tube". Run your knife around the inside … Continue reading How to Cut a Bell Pepper
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