October 2009

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Lime Cheesecake

A New York style cheesecake featuring a citrus lime flavor. Cheesecake with citrus flavors go great together. Simple to make, requires no baking.

A Sad Farewell to Gourmet Magazine

I was very sad to learn that Gourmet Magazine will be closing the doors. The publisher Conde Naste announced on October 5th that November 2009 will be the last issue.

Apparently the casualty of our current down economy and the advertising dropoff that has affected the publishing industry at large. Like so many publications, the magazine has faced tough challenges coping with the Internet and changing consumer behavior.

Balsamic and Pomegranate Reduction

A balsamic reduction is so versatile as a tangy, fruity and tart compliment over pork, fish, lamb, foie gras, and more. Pomegranate adds a fruity freshness to this balsamic reduction.

Low-Fat Potato Knish

Knishes are baked or fried pockets of pastry dough made with a variety of fillings. A common feature of Jewish cuisine from the Eastern European region. If you're from New York, you probably know and love a good knish. Here's a low-fat version of a delicious potato knish.

Habanero and Papaya Salsa

Here's a wonderful fruity salsa flavor that combines Habanero chiles with fresh Papaya. Tropical fruit and chile make a great salsa combination. Easy to prepare.

Creating a Family Cookbook - Preserve the Memories

I encounter stories everyday about the special way families all over the world remember their loved ones through the family cookbook. There is something universally special about the family recipes and the love and nurturing we receive by way of mom's home cooking.

Broccoli Tips

Broccoli is a super nutritious vegetable

Here are some interesting broccoli tips of the information variety. Of course, the kind of broccoli tips you can eat are often called florets. broccoli is a nutritious vegetable Fresh broccoli is available year round, but the best season is from October to May. Look for broccoli with more slender stalks. Overly thick stalks may indicate older broccoli. Wilted leaves and yellowish buds also indicate older broccoli that's not as fresh.

The broccoli clusters should be firm and a rich green color. Best to prepare your broccoli as soon as you purchase, but refrigeration will help to retain the vitamin A and vitamin C content.

Broccoli is full of healthful nutrients. One cup of chopped broccoli contains 90% of the RDA of vitamin A, 200% of vitamin C, 6% of niacin, 10% of calcium, 10% of thiamine, 10% of phosphorous and 8% of iron. It also provides 25% of your daily fiber needs. And in addition to all of the vitamins and minerals, a one cup serving of broccoli provides 5 grams of protein.

Broccoli Cranberry Salad

Here is a basic broccoli cranberry salad. The tangy cranberry fruit with the broccoli makes a tasty combination. And easy to prepare.

The lighter mayonnaise, yogurt and Splenda sugar substitute make this recipe easier on the calories but just as delicious.

Minestrone Soup

Noting is more satisfying on a brisk winter day than a bowl of hearty minestrone soup. Minestrone roughly means "the big soup" in Italian, refering to a vegetable style soup with many ingredients. There is no one correct way to make minestrone, but just be sure to include lots of vegetables.

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Classic green (verde) salsa. Perfect for dipping with fresh tortilla chips.