Sweet bell peppers are fresh, crisp, and delicious. But how do you store this vegetable? Should peppers be stored in the refrigerator or left on the counter? Learn how to store bell peppers (the easiest ways) and keep them fresh for longer (at least 2 weeks) in this ultimate guide. I’ll share the best way to store yellow, red, or green peppers both whole and sliced, how to choose the freshest bell peppers at the grocery store or farmer’s market, favorite recipes, and how to freeze fresh peppers. Learn how to store sweet bell peppers of any color (red, yellow, or green) so they stay fresh for weeks! Table of Contents Best Way to Store Whole Peppers Best Way to...
When asparagus is in season, one of the first dishes that I like to make are these easy, baked frittate with asparagus and Asiago cheese. We often associate eggs with breakfast, but this quick dish makes for a wonderful light lunch next to a seasonal green salad! What is a Frittata? A frittata is an Italian dish that has an egg custard as a base to which a variety of other ingredients, such as cheeses, vegetables, and/or cold cuts can be folded in. It is cooked slowly over low heat and in many ways, it resembles a crustless quiche, especially when it is not cooked on the stovetop, but in the oven instead. Frittate are considered a frugal meal and an efficient...
Want a tender and juicy eye of round roast recipe that is simple as all get out and one that the family will love? Then keep scrolling because this eye of round is the best one I have ever made. Eye of round roast was always one of our “fancier” meals growing up and when Mama made it for Sunday dinner, our busy teenage worlds stopped so we could all sit down at the table. When I was younger, one of the best restaurants in Huntsville, Alabama was The Fogcutter. I remember one evening I had plans to go there on a date when I found out Mama was making her eye of round meal for supper that night. I...
Oops, I’m a little late today…but don’t cry. Because today we’re swinging by the Farmer’s Market for some Spring Onions. Why spring onions, well the cool spring weather is ideal for all types of onions. The cool conditions help regulate the growth so it doesn’t get pithy and the flavor is not quite as harsh. I love cooking with onions, there are so many ways to eat them, I’ve never tried eating them like an apple but I’ve seen people do it, I love adding it to dishes and let the flavor infuse throughout the entire meal. We always share a list of recipes that go well with what ever we are highlighting for Farmer’s Market Friday but I just...
Get your children to enjoy a more plant-based diet with these top dietitian tips and recipes for spring cleaning kids’ diets with plants. Spring is here, and it’s a perfect opportunity to plunge into plant-powered eating for the whole family. After all, this is the time that crisp carrots, sweet peas, and leafy greens burgeon forth to greet the sunnier, warmer days. Getting your children to enjoy more plants—vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes—is a wonderful way to increase their intake of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, as well as antioxidant compounds. So, I asked some of my favorite dietitian friends to give me the scoop on their best ways for spring cleaning kid’s diet with plants. 8 Plant-Based Tips for...
