Monthly Archives: August 2015
A Week of Wholesome Whole-Grain Meals from Maria Speck — Menus from The Kitchn
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You would really like to eat more whole grains, but it is way too hot right now to think about even boiling water. And cooking grains is cumbersome to boot, right? Am I reading your mind?
Cooking in summer should feel like a breeze — it shouldn’t zap your energy. Thankfully, people the world over have long ago figured out how to balance hot days with fresh and easy grain salads. Look no further than the Mediterranean, where no-fuss summer cooking is celebrated. Many Mediterranean meals include trendy grains, such as freekeh, bulgur, and couscous; and here’s how to make summery meals with these grains even easier.
5 Important Tips for Making Better Poached Eggs — Tips from The Kitchn
Even if you’ve made them a hundred times, poached eggs can be fickle. From getting the water temperature just right, to pulling the egg out of the pot at just the right time, there are specific factors that help achieve perfectly poached eggs. When done correctly, though, the payoff is something truly delicious.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, these five tips are your ticket to better poached eggs every time.
Healthy Appetizers: Raw Hummus
4.09 / 5 Stars | 65 Reviews
by EMILKALIL
“Raw organic hummus. A treat from traditionally cooked hummus and causes very little gas because all the enzymes are still there. When I serve this I make a depression in the middle and fill it with olive oil. Serve with pita bread, carrot or celery sticks, or small romaine leaves.”
Healthy Lunches: Ukrainian Salat Vinaigrette (Beet Salad)
Healthy Bread: Granny’s Banana Bread
How To Freeze Zucchini — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn
What do you do when life hands you zucchini? Well, first you make zucchini bread. Then you make zucchini muffins. Then you make some zoodles, plus these roll-ups, followed by more zoodles. And then, because you’ve still barely made a dent in the zucchini pile, you freeze it for winter. Here’s how.
Cuisinart, Hamilton Beach, and Black & Decker: Which Compact 2-Slice Toaster Is Right for You? — Product Review
I never thought I’d find myself reading an instruction manual for a basic appliance like a toaster — I’m more of a trial-and-error kinda gal — but over the past week, I’ve repeatedly paged through, not one, but three such instruction manuals. The highlight of which was putting those machines to work and making a slightly absurd amount of toast.
I put three compact two-slice toasters from Cuisinart, Hamilton Beach, and Black & Decker to the test — so how do they stack up against each other? And which one is right for you?
Recipe: Barley Salad with Figs and Tarragon-Lemon Dressing — Recipes from The Kitchn
Earthy barley gets a refreshing makeover in this summer salad, with crunchy chunks of apples, crisp celery, and an herbal citrus-dressing. Don’t get hung up on the ingredients — swap in soft dried Turkish apricots for the figs and experiment with other fresh herbs, such as basil or marjoram. The grain can also be exchanged; try an ancient wheat variety, such as farro (emmer), spelt, or Kamut.
Healthy Appetizers: Fast and Easy French Onion Dip
3.96 / 5 Stars | 19 Reviews
by sal
“Potato chips are extra yummy after an encounter with this creamy onion dip.”