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


Updated 02/08/12 10:36 AM · Posted by Yum Community · 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


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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 Yum Community · 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

Snacking Good: Natchitoches Meat Pies


Updated 02/10/12 11:42 PM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 3 comments

Easy Natchitoches Meat Pies Recipe

We've always wanted to take a stab at rolling out a few Natchitoches meat pies. Thanks to an easy recipe from Food Orleans, this might be a dream realized sooner rather than later. [Baked or fried? You decide.] Natchitoches meat pies are one of those special little treats with a name as fun to say as they are to scarf down. Nackadish — that's how you say it — is a small town we drive through Read more

How to Roast Red Peppers


Updated 10/16/11 11:05 AM · Posted by partysugar · 16 comments

How to Roast Red Peppers

Roasted red bell peppers are a great addition to salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and antipasto platters. I love to make my own at home, jar them and have them on hand for whenever one strikes my fancy. Large red bell peppers are sweet, not spicy and can be found in grocery stores year-round — although their peak season (when they are the cheapest) is from May until August. Here how to roast Read more

A Reader Recipe: Vegetarian Ancho Chili


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Vegetarian Ancho Chili

Here's a healthy chili recipe from FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle — it's a perfect dish for Super Bowl Sunday, which she posted in our Healthy Recipe community group. As you start to think about your menu for the Super Bowl, consider this vegetarian ancho chili. The ancho chiles add a nice smokiness without being too hot, though you could certainly dial up the heat by adding a few more. For each 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

Grillades and Grits: Get Your Brunch on!


Updated 01/05/12 3:29 PM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 3 comments

Grillades and Grits Recipe

Grillades and grits are a trademark dish in New Orleans. If you can't make the trip to Nola, Food Orleans shows you how to recreate the experience in your own home. If you've never had or heard of grillades and grits, then I apologize for not mentioning them earlier. They're one of the two most wonderful things to eat for brunch in New Orleans (shrimp and grits being the other). I've never been Read more

Warm Up White Bean Dip With Roasted Bell Peppers


Updated 02/08/12 11:31 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Warm White Bean Dip With Goat Cheese and Roasted Bell Peppers

Over the holidays, I made a tasty white bean dip, but while I ate it, I thought of a ton of ways to jazz it up. So last weekend, I finally tested out my twist on the classic dip. First, I skipped the cream cheese and opted for a more tangy cheese — goat cheese. To give the dip more texture, I then added chopped roasted bell peppers and scallions. Finally, to further enhance the flavor, I warmed Read more