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Healthy Appetizers: Texas Caviar II
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2 / 5 Stars | 5 Reviews
by Anna
“Here’s a simple version of an old spicy Texas favorite made with black-eyed peas and salsa. Serve with tortilla chips.”
10 Things You Need to Know Before Using an Electric Pressure Cooker — Tool Tips from The Kitchn
Electric pressure cookers are not an intuitive kitchen gadget. There were terms and ideas that were completely new to me when I started using one in my own kitchen, and it took me some time to figure out what it all meant. Things like: What is natural pressure release? And how much liquid do you need to add to the pot before cooking? It’s all a little confusing.
But please, don’t be intimidated! If you’re thinking about making the leap and trying an electric pressure cooker, here’s a neat little list of the essential things I learned about using an electric pressure cooker in my kitchen. It’s not so scary, promise.
20 Vegetable Recipes You Just Have to Try This Summer — Recipes from The Kitchn
The warm summer weather always makes me crave foods that are a little lighter and fresher. I’m happy to put hearty stews, chili, and braised meats behind me for a while and focus on the foods that really shine this time of year: vegetables!
Sure, we eat them in salads and side dishes, but vegetables are capable of a lot more. These 20 recipes prove vegetables have a place as the star of the show. Don’t let the summer go by without trying eggplant and halloumi burgers or twirly zucchini noodles with fresh corn. Grill cauliflower steaks are a must, as is corn and tomato pizza. Ready for some vegetable action?
The Vegetable Butcher Wants to Guide You to Your Radish Soul Mate — The Vegetable Butcher
Radishes will seduce you. They come in endless colors, shapes, and sizes — perfectly round, interestingly oblong, large and small, polished and glossy, hot pink, purple, fluorescent green, and white. Bite into a radish and you’ll get hooked on its signature, peppery bite. The attraction is so easy. But the question is, do you really know what to do with radishes?
Here’s a guide to finding the right radishes for you.
Healthy Main Dishes: Marinated Turkey Breast
Healthy Side Dishes: Bean Salad
Healthy Appetizers: Easy Hummus
4.29 / 5 Stars | 237 Reviews
by ELOVINGS
“I make this hummus all the time. It only takes a few minutes to prepare, and it’s healthier without the oil. Increase or decrease the ingredients as desired, especially the jalapenos! Serve with pita chips or fresh veggie slices. Add more of the reserved bean liquid for a smoother dip.”
Recipe: Chocolate Yogurt Ombré Popsicles — Dessert Recipes from The Kitchn
In the social circle of patterns, I am pretty sure ombré is Queen Bee — the Regina George, the Blair Waldorf, the Khaleesi. It is almost too cool for school. And I’m just a little polka dot hanging out with my striped and plaid farmer friends, because my heavens, I could never pull off ombré hair or an ombré garment. Ombré is reserved for the cool, edgy people that can get away with other edgy things.
But ombré cake! Ooh, that I could do. Ombré carrots! I could do that, too. Ombré popsicles! Yes, those I can definitely do. And so can you.
15 Snacks to Stash in Your Purse — Recipes from The Kitchn
I used to giggle at the idea of purse snacks. I mean, only moms need them since they’re on the go with kids, right? Wrong! I can’t count the number of times I’ve been saved from dangerously low blood-sugar levels and the ensuing crankiness by scarfing down a snack that was stashed in my purse or bag.