Seasoned Greetings!
Warm and healthy food is here to help us stave off the winter blues as February brings us the end (hopefully?) of winter's worst weather:
How to Pick Out the Perfect Fruit
Whether it’s figuring out how to pick out a good watermelon or cantaloupe, finding that perfect lime for your cocktail, or grabbing the best avocado for your guacamole, there really is nothing more satisfying than picking out the perfect fruit.
Winter is for Soup
You might notice a few more soup recipes here and there this time of the year. That's because winter is for soup and embracing our favorite flavor combinations in its warm embrace. This time around, stuffed cabbage rolls are the inspiration.
Appliance-Aided Braising
When braising traditionally tough cuts of meat, it used to mean having a pot on the stove for hours and no way to leave it unattended. Now, with a crockpot or instantpot, you can have Korean Beef Short Ribs any day of the week without a lot of work.
More Winter Comfort
Stuffing vegetables is a great way to work additional vitamins, minerals, and fiber into our winter diets. And when you stuff adorable carnival squash with a shepherd's pie inspired filling, you've got comfort food at its best.
Weeknight Shorts: Spicy Soup
Some soups take hours or even days to make just right. Fortunately, some of the most flavorful ones can be made in about a half hour and warm you body and soul. After all, the distance between soul and soup is just a few letters!
Winter Brightness
Bring a little color into dinner time with a one pan meal that's so orange, it's nearly glowing! Chicken, sweet potatoes, and oranges come together to bring you a gloriously caramelized meal that's bursting with flavor.
Blending Bars for Valentine's Day
If you are having a hard time deciding between chocolate chip cookies or cheesecake for Valentine's Day, consider having both in this blended bar recipe that combines the best of both worlds in a sweet treat you can eat with your hands.
Happy New Year
You need not have elaborate plans in order to give a nod to the Chinese New Year. Take a half hour and blend together the flavors of your favorite egg rolls and enjoy a bowl of soup without the fuss. Then take the time you've saved to learn more about how it's celebrated in China.
An Apple a Day
When dessert is packed with lots of fruit and nuts, does it also count as health food? Either way, this gorgeous bundt cake is sure to be a hit after dinner, with tea in the afternoon, or alongside other goodies at a brunch buffet.
Slow Cooker Saves
Slow cookers are known for getting dinner on the table while you are off doing other things and they are great for that. But they can also do a lot more. Get insights on how to use them to bake potatoes, make your favorite snacks, and even help you create gorgeous candles!
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- Regards,
Ronda L. Halpin
Editor-in-Chief, Seasoned Cooking
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