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The Secrets of Creamy Risotto
THE CREAMIEST RICE OF THEM ALL, RISOTTO WHAT EXACTLY IS RISOTTO? Risotto is made from a specific type of rice that is high in starch, which when cooked by an unique technique develops into a creamy texture while still maintaining a certain firmness of the rice grain. WHY IT TASTES SO GOOD: First of all…
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Holiday Yellow & Red Beet Salad
EARTHEN TREASURES FOOD FOR THOUGHT: As the weather starts to turn a little cooler, underground the beet family is ready to enjoy. Beets are usually considered boring but today we will turn them into an inspirational hearty salad. WHERE DID BEETS COME FROM? Beet are native to the Mediterranean basin andwere spread to Western Europe….
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Pastrami Spiced Alaskan Salmon
MASTER THE ART OF BROILING TO PERFECTION FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Winter salmon has a rich full flavor that can handle a big punch of spice to satisfy your hearty winter appetite. Today we will explore the forgotten broiler option of your oven, perfect for inside winter cooking. WHAT EXACTLY IS BROILING? Broiling has long been…
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Thanksgiving Best Dessert Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake
FOOR FOR THOUGHT: Pumpkin Pie may be the American traditional Thanksgiving dessert but everyone really would rather have this Pumpkin-Caramel Cheesecake. There is something about a fabulous cheesecake that even your fussy relatives that won’t eat dessert must have some. WHERE DO PUMPKINS COME FROM? Pumpkins have been cultivated in the Americas for about 9000…
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Give Thanks for Brussel Sprouts
GIVE THANKS FOR BRUSSEL SPROUTS FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Looking for side dishes for Thanksgiving that won’t set a low carbohydrate lifestyle to hell? Today’s study of Brussel Sprouts and Celery Root satisfies the cravings for comfort carbohydrate rich food, without quite the spike of other starchy vegetables. WHERE DO BRUSSEL SPROUTS COME FROM? It would…
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Healthy Twist on Thanksgiving Stuffing
HEALTHY TWIST OF STUFFING FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The traditional Thanksgiving stuffing is wonderful but is typically loaded with refined carbohydrates from the white bread. Today we will create a richly flavored stuffing that is balanced with vegetables, fiber and prebiotics from earthy sour dough bread. WHY SOUR DOUGH BREAD? Sourdough bread is made by long…
