September 2009

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Butternut Squash Soup with Leeks

Submitted by familychef on September 14, 2009 - 2:12pm

The butternut squash is slightly sweet and brings a beautiful orange color to this classic rich and creamy soup.

The Leanest Cuts of Beef

Submitted by editor on September 14, 2009 - 7:20am

Do you enjoy red meat and beef, but want to keep a healthful balance and try to stick to the leaner cuts of of beef? Here's the low down on the leanest cuts of beef.

Government Meat Grading - U.S.D.A
Be aware that the U.S.D.A grading scale emphasizes tenderness and flavor at the highest grades (Prime). More flavor and more tender means higher levels of fat content.

  • U.S.D.A Prime - Most tender cut, highest fat content
  • U.S.D.A Choice - Very tender cut, less fat content than Prime, most common grade sold

Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette

Submitted by recipebob on September 13, 2009 - 6:20pm

A basic herbed balsamic vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that is great over many types of salad and fresh vegetables. I like to maintain a continuous supply of vinaigrette and always keep some handy.

Protect Yourself from Foodborne Illness

Submitted by editor on September 13, 2009 - 5:09pm

Did you know that foodborne illness strikes as many as 80 million Americans each year? Most of the incidents are mild cases. However, 9,000 cases of foodborne illness are fatal. Most of the worse cases are caused from meat and poultry contamination.

Here are a few tips you can follow to protect yourself from common food contamination.

E. coli bacteria may be responsible for over 20,000 cases of food poisoning each year. For your protection, cook all meat and poultry to an internal temperature of 160 degrees.

Keep Your Cutting Board Clean

Submitted by editor on September 13, 2009 - 4:00pm

A study performed sometime ago determined that cutting boards may be a source of frequent contamination in the kitchen. Especially wooden cutting boards which can form cracks, crevices, nicks and gouges over time from use. And the porous wooden fibers can be a breeding ground for bacteria.

Gazpacho

Submitted by recipebob on September 13, 2009 - 1:36pm

Gazpacho is a refreshing summertime cold soup favorite. Always serve chilled. This unique soup has its origins in the Andalusian region of Spain.

The Family Cookbook Preserves Your Family History

Submitted by editor on September 13, 2009 - 8:59am

More people everywhere are discovering one of the best ways to preserve the family history is with a family cookbook.

Our cherished family experience bridges the generations. For many of us, it would be nice if we could find more ways to establish more permanent and lasting connections. Better ways to document the family history, to preserve the family tradition. And to pass on the family experience, lessons and knowledge from one generation to the next.

Along with family scrapbooks and family photo albums, have you thought about a family cookbook? How often do you wish you would have paid more attention to capturing and preserving your mother's, grandmother's or favorite aunt's special recipes?

Have You Discovered CalorieKing?

Submitted by editor on September 12, 2009 - 8:38am

When it comes to cooking and recipes, lot's of people are happier staying slightly ignorant about calories and nutrition information. Counting calories and worrying about every nutritional detail is simply too much work. Let's just enjoy great tasting food, right?

But at some point in our lives, we are probably better off paying more attention to the calorie and nutritional content of the food we eat.

Roasted Beef Brisket with Garlic

Submitted by recipebob on September 11, 2009 - 4:26pm

Easy and delicious brisket roast. The garlic, fresh herbs and wine reduction give it the special touch and flavor.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Submitted by heykiddo on September 1, 2009 - 6:47am

Black bean corn salsa is an easy and quick dish to prepare, perfect for an appetizer. Serve with corn tortilla chips.