Potatoes were the first food planted in space. Applesauce was the first food eaten in space. Pistachios aren’t a nut but a fruit. Broccoli contains more protein than steak. Raspberries are a member of the rose family. Cucumbers are 95% water. Honey is basically bee vomit, forager bees regurgitate it. Figs aren’t fruit, they are flowers. Popsicles were invented accidentally […]
Do you know what it means when the food labels give the reference of FAT, SODIUM and FIBER? You may be surprised by the numbers below. FAT FREE: Less than 0.5 g of fat per serving. SATURATED FAT FREE: Less than 0.5 g per serving and the level of saturated fatty acids does not exceed 1% of total fat. LOW […]
I tried broccolini for the first time today and I love it even more than broccoli. If you have never tried broccolini you are really missing out on a delicious side dish that you can make in a matter of minutes. Broccolini is a hybrid of broccoli and Chinese broccoli. With thin, elongated stems, broccolini tastes similar to broccoli, but […]
Try this quick and easy recipe for oven roasted frozen broccoli florets. Perfectly seasoned, delicious and hassle free! Preheat the oven to 450º. Spray a sheet pan, that has edges, with cooking oil. Pour the frozen broccoli florets into a bowl. Remove any ice pieces without destroying the florets and don’t let the florets thaw. Add the oil, salt and […]
Shredded chicken rolled up inside canned croissant dough, with broccoli and a sauce made from creamed soup, milk and cheese then baked in the oven. You will want to save this one, it was so good and it feeds four people. Spray a 9” x 13” baking dish with cooking spray. Place shredded cooked chicken on the wide end of […]
This pasta salad has everything in it to make it a meal! Chicken, ham, broccoli, olives and pasta all covered in a delicious homemade dressing. This is easy and a quick recipe to prepare. I used rotisserie chicken and the ham was already diced from the store. In a medium sized bowl combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, garlic […]
I was given this recipe by my mother-in-law years ago. I have made a few minor adjustments and it is one of my favorite casseroles. This is a great potluck or family recipe, you can make it up ahead of time, refrigerate and pop it in the oven when you’re ready. Cook the broccoli and rice according to package directions […]