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: 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: 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

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

Fast & Easy Dinner: Stir-Fried Spicy Chicken Tenders


Updated 02/08/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Stir-Fried Spicy Chicken Tender Recipe

Stir-fries should definitely be a part of your regular weeknight-cooking repertoire. They come together incredibly quickly and can be made with an endless assortment of ingredients. This basic variation combines chunks of skinless boneless chicken tenders with bell peppers and onions. For a complete meal, serve on a bed of brown rice with a side of sautéed bok choy. The recipe calls for frozen Read more

Why This Reader Thinks Bell Peppers Rock!


Updated 08/30/10 1:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Benefits of Bell Peppers With Recipes

Check out this fantastic photo from the OnSugar blog Fit Dish from Ask Fitness Coach. Guess what? Bell pepper-lovers know something you don't! To learn more about the health benefits of bell peppers and get some great recipes, head over to Fit Dish from Ask Fitness Coach. While you're at it, start your own OnSugar blog! Read more

Sunday Dinner: Beef and Scallion Rolls


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Fast and Easy Recipe For Beef and Scallion Rolls

Spring rolls aren't the only Asian roll-ups I'm enamored by; these pan-Asian beef and scallion bites are right up my alley, and they don't require any sort of special ingredients. In this recipe, beef itself serves as the wrapper. To achieve paper-thin slices, freeze the sirloin for 20 minutes before cutting it with a sharp knife. Stuff the meat with sticks of stir-fried vegetables. In a pinch, Read more

Monday's Leftovers: Picadillo-Stuffed Peppers


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Fast and Easy Picadillo-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

If there's one all-purpose dinner that's widely overlooked, it's stuffed peppers. Not only can they be very speedy and simple in preparation, but when stuffed with meat, they also make for a well-balanced meal. The multicolored selection of bell peppers (red, green, yellow, even purple) makes for a colorful and attractive serving vehicle. The beauty of this recipe is its adaptability; use Read more