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All of the richness that comes with the month of December is wonderful and delicious, but some days I just need a break from it all. I still want something filling and flavorful that will satisfy me. That's where legumes come into play for me – specifically, lentils. This salad incorporates classic French flavors, including whole grain mustard, onions, carrots, parsley, and french lentils. I Read more
Salads are a mainstay of my workweek lunch, and now that I'm trying to bring lunch from home more often, I'm always on the lookout for tasty and new combinations. And what's better than salads that showcase the offerings at Winter farmers markets? Check out five amazing salad combos that make in-season fruits and vegetables the stars! Source: Flickr User citymama Read more
Although I eat as many salads in Winter as I do in Summer, the type of salads I consume is very different. In Summer, I crave light, leafy, and refreshing salads with fresh fruit and herbs. In Winter, I enjoy hearty salads with lots of textural elements, dark greens, and warm vinaigrettes. This recipe is my ideal Winter salad. It combines arugula, endive, and radicchio with toasted, crunchy Read more
With Christmas and New Year's behind you, start off the year on the right foot with a focus on wholesome, healthful meals. For a dinner that's both hearty and light, turn to these salads. As a plus, their use of Winter ingredients means you're eating produce at its seasonal (and nutritional) peak. Read on to see what salads will be getting us through the Winter. Read more
Warmer, sunnier weather is thankfully blowing in, and with all that celebrating of the sun brings the risk of packing on a few extra pounds. Find out how Spring weather can cause you to gain weight, so you can be proactive and prevent it from happening. Forget the gym; I'll take a walk instead. The gorgeous weather can't help but inspire us to get outside and enjoy it, but replacing your intense Read more
Jam-packed with crisp vegetables and poached chicken, this salad is a healthy, filling meal in itself. The dressing calls for sherry vinegar, but if you don't have it in your pantry simply use white wine vinegar. To toast the walnuts, cook in a small skillet over medium-low heat until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Check out the recipe and read more Read more
The many uses of marmalade — The Kitchn Celebrate what's left of Winter with this savory salad — Honest Cooking Looking for a good high? Drink green juice — Food Republic The 20 best food trucks in the country — Smithsonian March food magazines with mouthwatering covers — HuffPost Food Martha Stewart makes green eggs and ham — Eater The best appliances for a tiny kitchen — Big Read more
These seasonal ingredients not only taste good, but they also have natural detoxing properties. Learn which Winter ingredients can help cleanse the body and how to incorporate them into your next meal. My doctor always recommends beets for times my body feels heavy or weighed down. Their fiber increases the production of antioxidant enzymes in the liver, helping the body eliminate bile and other Read more
National Grapefruit Month isn't the only time you can savor the juicy fruit; you can eat the citrus all year long in a variety of different ways. Here are five ways to enjoy and cook with grapefruit. Add a teaspoon of grapefruit zest to your baked goods. Try this technique next time you make muffins, cupcakes, pound cake, or even sugar cookies! Add a few tablespoons of grapefruit juice to your Read more
While most citrus — lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits — are available year round, Winter is when it's at its peak. With their vibrant pink flesh and tart refreshing flavor, now is the time to enjoy the subtropical grapefruit. The grapefruit, which is a hybrid citrus born of the pomelo and sweet orange, was first discovered in Barbados in the 18th century. Today, the US is the largest Read more
