Savory Sight: Pizza With Beets, Bell Pepper, and Shallots


Updated 02/08/12 10:36 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Savory Sight: Pizza With Beets, Bell Pepper, and Shallots

Got a fridge full of leftovers? Be like Lauren and use them to top a pizza! I made up this pizza with left over ingredients in my fridge! I think next time I will experiment with goat cheese, beets, and pesto! Any ideas for a tasty beet pizza? Visit Savory Sights for more pictures of mouthwatering meals. Do you have an image of something gorgeous that you recently made or enjoyed? If so, be sure Read more

Eye on IRON


Updated 07/07/09 10:24 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Eye on IRON

Spinach went from being one of ‘the healthiest foods you could eat’ to ‘the throw it all out as fast as you can’ foods. In case another media crazed E-Coli outbreak surfaces, we're going to have to find other ways to get that iron, as spinach was (and still is) one of the best plant sources of getting this mineral. For further ideas on how to get your iron, read more Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Pan-Fried Chicken With Ragout


Updated 05/17/11 5:43 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Chicken With Bell Pepper Ragout Recipe

Have you already enjoyed these fast chicken dinners? If you have, here is your next one to try! It's a simple pan-fried chicken topped with a bounty of bell peppers and tomatoes that will surely leave everyone at your table satisfied. The tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions are quickly roasted in the oven before being mixed with a thick garlic paste. The chicken is lightly floured for a crisp Read more

Savory Sight: Delicieux at Ambiente


Updated 03/02/11 5:31 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Filet of Beef With Polenta, Bell Peppers, and Zucchini at Ambiente Press Center in Frankfurt, Germany

Now that you know how to cook the perfect steak, aren't you curious to see how this bovine beauty's made across the map? Here, Julia Walsh shares how steak's done, the Frankfurt way. A couple of weeks ago I attended the Ambiente design fair in Frankfurt, Germany, and as a journalist, I had full access to the Press Center there for the weekend. Aside from free wireless and happy hours with other Read more

Take a Trip to Spain With Scallop Paella


Updated 04/12/11 6:41 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Simple Scallop Paella Recipe

I love paella but always thought it was a complicated dish to make at home. Recently a friend gave me a paella pan to prove how uncomplicated it is to put together. After my first attempt, I stand corrected: this dish is simple and can be easily made in a large saute pan. Once most of the ingredients are prepped, the scallop paella takes about an hour from start to finish. The recipe calls for Read more

Taste the Rainbow: Orange


Updated 04/11/12 6:36 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Orange Fruits and Vegetables

Strangely enough, orange produce was harder to come by than red for this colorful produce tour. The options are pretty straightforward, but that doesn't make them any less full of flavor. I stuck to three different ingredients: oranges, carrots, and orange bell peppers. Find out what to do with them when you keep reading. Read more

Taste the Rainbow: Yellow


Updated 04/12/12 5:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yellow Fruits and Vegetables

We're moving on to the yellow produce part of our journey. When I think of yellow fruits and vegetables, I immediately taste lemons. But beyond lemons, crookneck squash happens to be one of my favorite vegetables to cook with. Golden delicious apples are often overlooked for fancier varieties, even though they boast a unique and refreshing flavor. And yes, you guessed it, we're looking at more Read more

Taste the Rainbow: Red


Updated 04/10/12 2:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Red Vegetables

The first stop on our colorful tour of produce is the red section. Specifically, beets, red bell peppers, and radishes stood out on the grocery shelves. Find out our favorite ways to use these red ingredients when you read on! Read more

Feel Like a Spring Chicken — and Feast on One, Too


Updated 04/30/12 8:44 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Roast Chicken With Spring Vegetables Recipe

A whole roast chicken is one the easiest weekend meals to prepare; it's pretty hands-off, requires minimal cleanup, and usually yields plenty of leftovers for the rest of the work week. During the Winter, I keep this recipe pretty simple with potatoes and onions but once Spring has sprung, I love to add carrots, radishes, bell pepper, and even asparagus. To season the chicken, coat it in a Read more

Taste the Rainbow


Updated 04/11/12 3:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Colorful Fruits and Vegetables

In honor of Eco Month, we want to take this week to appreciate all of the colorful, nutritious, flavorful produce that we get to enjoy. Last week, we scoured the shelves of our local Whole Foods Market for the most colorful ingredients, from bright red bell peppers to deep purple cabbage. We're going to be taking a look at all of the colors of the produce rainbow and chatting about our favorite Read more