Beef helps fuel an active lifestyle by providing a powerhouse of protein. This is good news considering research by Donald Layman, Ph.D., professor of nutrition at the University of Illinois, that suggests many Americans may need more protein in their diets. Americans can feel good about loving beef because the protein in beef is a [...]
Mix It Up With Jenny – August 2008
on August 25, 2008
How do you pack a school lunch that’s nutritious-and will still get eaten? As school starts up again, I’ll be facing that challenge every day. Like you, I’m always looking for ways to make lunch fun and healthy. I’ve come up with a few ways to pack some love and nutrition into the lunchbox this [...]
Healthy Salad Cookbook
on July 18, 2008
INTRODUCTION: Why Do Salads Make Such A Great Meal? Lunch can be a tricky meal. You know you should be eating something to keep your blood sugar levels even and your metabolism running high. At the same time, you can’t be eating anything too heavy or you will be dozing off shortly after lunch. Salads [...]
Cajun Flavors
on July 16, 2008
Cajun doesn’t always mean hot — although you can experiment and make it as eye-watering as you like. Cajun cooking is really all about bold and tasty flavors: zesty marinades, tangy rubs and sassy sauces that make it easy to take your ordinary menu and kick it up a notch or two. The recipes here [...]
Chicken Recipes for Success
on July 16, 2008
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Saucy Summer Salads
on July 11, 2008
Summer is time for barbecues, block parties, picnics and fun with family and friends. For your entertaining, it’s easy to liven up summer menus with fresh and flavorful salads. And salsa is the secret ingredient that can make any salad saucy and delicious. -Salsas can be used for any part of your summer party menu [...]
Entertaining, to a “T”
on July 10, 2008
Surprise your guests with treats infused with magnificent flavors and aromas – made with exotic and elegant teas – from your kitchen. Tea is the new source of culinary inspiration. Using exquisitely flavored teas can add zest and captivating aromas to your favorite foods. Premium long leaf teas like the new Lipton(r) Pyramid Teas in [...]
Entertaining the Mediterranean Way
on July 10, 2008
The Mediterranean diet is full of robust, authentic flavors that will captivate your palate and delight your family and friends. To create a Mediterranean meal without purchasing a plane ticket, arrange a picnic cloth in your favorite alfresco location and lay out a spread of luscious dishes. It’s easier than ever to create traditional Mediterranean [...]
Sensational Salad a Potluck Star
on July 10, 2008
Easy. Portable. Crowd-pleaser. Potluck recipes for a large gathering need to hit on all marks, but especially the pleasing part. Everyone should have a dish that’s a real winner, one we stake our reputation on, with a recipe everyone begs for. We all love to have a dish that’s a surefire hit, and I’m no [...]
Kookie Kapers: Kids in the Kitchen
on April 9, 2008
Summertime and the kids are hanging out-so why not take the opportunity to school them in some kitchen skills? I love coaching the next generation of bakers, and have found that kids are eager to bake if the end game is something sweet, fun and fast. Whether baking from scratch, or using refrigerated cookie dough [...]
