Rita from Metairie writes: “I’m trying to drop a few pounds and just be healthier overall. I keep hearing about the health benefits of agave. Should I start using it?” GETTY IMAGES/STOCKPHOTOThe nectar from agave plants is a natural sweetener also used in the making of tequila. This is a great question, and one that I’m …
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Feb 18
Floyd Cardoz’s Grilled Sea Bream
Shivani VoraGrilled sea bream with salsa verde, cabbage and bacon. India Ink recently interviewed Floyd Cardoz about his new restaurant in Battery Park that features seafood and south Indian flavors. Here’s his recipe for: Sea Bream with Salsa Verde, Cabbage and Bacon For the salsa verde: 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon1 tablespoon chopped chervil1 tablespoon chopped …
Feb 13
Super Bowl Recipe: The “Victor Cruz” Salsa
The “Victor Cruz” salsa is loaded with veggies. This delicious salsa is extremely flavorful and chunky! Ingredients • 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped • ½ cup red onion, chopped • 1 cup black beans • 1 jalapeno, minced (optional) • 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1 lime, juiced • …
Feb 09
Acetaminophen: Getting right dose for infants is critical
Got a fever? A little pain? Chances are you will be reaching foryour Tylenol or Sudafed for some quick relief. These are among the100 over-the-counter preparations using acetaminophen in the UnitedStates to reduce pain and fever. Unlike nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofenand naproxen, acetaminophen does not reduce inflammation or bloodclotting or cause gastric complications, …
Feb 01
When the Dinner Bell Rings: Daily Digest from Our Facebook Posts 1/31/2012
The Only Way to “Fry” ChickenServes 4This chicken is half fried and half baked. A whole 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces, can be used instead of the chicken parts. Skinless chicken pieces are also an acceptable substitute, but the meat will come out slightly drier. A Dutch oven with an 11-inch diameter can be …
Jan 28
Food & wine
Q. Is it possible to get the recipe for T.G.I. Friday’s broccoli cheese soup? A friend of mine enjoys it so much that I would like to make it for her. — Robin A. We did not get a response from the restaurant chain, but I think this version comes pretty close. It’s loosely based …
Jan 17
Foodwhirl
Wonderful tarts- Perfect for Party Dessert. Tarts are perfect for dessert, as everyone can pick up their own mini-helping and they look pretty and delightful. Also, i personally feel- as someone baking tarts, I would love to serve an assortment with varied fillings. For some reason- they seem healthier too, maybe because of their fruity …
Jan 15
Two Comforting Recipes for a Winter Day
There is just something about driving home on a day like this that makes you want a big bowl of chili with cornbread. Chili is one of those things that is pretty much always vegan if it is a bean only chili – of course we are not talking about any meat here. You can …
Jan 14
Dash of Dan: Triple Chocolate Cookies
One is a lonely number. A cookie that incorporates chocolate 3 ways, (because really, 3 isn’t a crowd when it comes to chocolate) Perfect for fans of dark chocolate, the dough has a heavy handful of cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. These are so easy to make, great for kids (or …
Jan 13
Ricotta & fig jam bruschetta
This was sort of an impromptu appetizer I served at my birthday party* the other night. I had some really nice quality fig jam which made me crave a salty-sweet-treat appetizer to go along with a bottle of prosecco. I’m familiar with the idea of fig and gorgonzola crostini, but since I’m not a fan …