Choosing the right wine would be easy if you were pairing it with octopus in its basic form like sushi or a sashimi. But when your recipe includes flavors of chili and lime, it’s a little more difficult to pick that perfect bottle of vino. Chose something to compliment the spiciness of the chili.
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Healthy Thanksgiving Apple Raspberry Froojie
This Froojie is a great non-fat, non-dairy addition to your menu. With raspberry, apple, banana and mint, it makes a great non-alcoholic drink for conversing or as a palette cleanser between courses. If you’re really counting calories, it makes a great alternative to pie.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Lemon & Honey Chicken Skewers: Enjoy them to the Bitter End
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is the flagship brew from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, California. This American-style ale is deep in color. Its taste has distinct hints of lemon and orange, but it’s most notable for a distinct bitter finish that pairs perfectly with Lemon & Honey Chicken Skewers.
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Bananas Wrapped in Phyllo with Homemade Chocolate Sauce
Phyllo is a thin pastry sheet featured in many Greek and Mediterranean dishes like baklava and apple strudel. It’s flaky and lighter than dough. This delicious Banana Phyllo is a great way to cap off any meal.
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Locavoracious Pumpkin Pie
Make a difference in your friends’ and family’s and farmers’ lives by using a local pumpkin for your seasonal pie.
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Mixing It Up with Masala
Today’s journey in the International Aisle leads us into the Indian section. Ahh, smell the curry. Garam Masala is the star ingredient of our Tandoori Chicken. It’s a versatile mixture that you can easily make at home with spices you probably already have in your kitchen.
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Add a Probiotic Kapow to Your Juice
You know that juicing is a fantastic way to absorb nutrients quickly to help your body function better. You also know that a healthy dose of probiotics helps your digestive and immune systems. Combining the two is a flavorful way to stay healthy.
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In One Hand, a Sandwich, On the Other, a Foam Finger Perhaps?
Ribs are great. Wings are great. In fact, expect plenty of exciting recipes and suggestions about them here in the future. But they do have one significant drawback when you’re consuming them … two hands are necessary. This Mediterranean Sandwich brings less mess, more freedom, and a delicious addition to your next tailgate.
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Finding the Perfect Grind
Most people already know that the fresher the grind, the better tasting your coffee will be. So you should always grind your beans fresh right before you brew your coffee. That’s basic, but there’s more to it.
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Feisty, Frothy Mimosa
Instead of a well-behaved juice, you get a frothy, sensual experience. A cold, frothy orange juice mixed half and half with a chilled, dry sparkling wine gives you a mimosa teeming with activity.
