Topic: summer cooking

Unusual Barbecue: 7 Foods You Never Knew You Could Grill

Unusual Barbecue: 7 Foods You Never Knew You Could Grill

Personally, I’ve never been a big fan of burgers and hot dogs. I’ll eat them, sure, but I tend to like grilled chicken or fish better. And now that I’ve realized you can grilled foods like grapefruit, pound cake and oysters, I may never go to back to being satisfied with a ho-hum burger. And you don’t have to, either! Add some interest to your 4th of July celebration tomorrow and wow your cookout guests with one of these awesome and unusual grilled foods. More »

Summer Seasonables: Watermelon, Mustard Greens and Feta Salad

Summer Seasonables: Watermelon, Mustard Greens and Feta Salad

When berry season is on its way out, and apple season is still just a twinkle in Mother Nature’s eye, whatever are your options for peak-season, locally-grown fruit? In most parts of the country, the answer is watermelon, which hits its prime in August. Watermelon is 92% water, which means it’s both hydrating and low-calorie (about 46 calories per 1 cup diced watermelon). It’s second only to the tomato in lycopene, a potent antioxidant that’s thought to help prevent heart disease and some forms of cancer, and also a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and potassium. The only nutritional downside of watermelon is that most of the calories it contains come from sugar; of the 11 grams carbohydrates in one cup of watermelon, nine grams are sugars. More »

Summer Seasonables: Lentil, Strawberry and Cucumber Salad Recipe

Summer Seasonables: Lentil, Strawberry and Cucumber Salad Recipe

Combine some of summer’s freshest ingredients for a salad that’s a little bit bitter and a little bit sweet. Strawberries, cucumber and summer greens keep things light, lentils add a little protein and fiber heft to the salad, and the bitterness of the daikon radish contrasts nicely with the berries. Top it all off with a simple lemon, oil and garlic dressing. More »