Everyday Food for Busy People
I eat a banana nearly every day as a snack. They’re the perfect portable food, because they come in their own container.
They’re also wonderful to bake with and for fruit salads and such.
Here are a few of my recipes that use bananas: [Read more…] about Ingredient Spotlight: Bananas (2012)
Beans are such a great food to keep on hand. Both canned and dry beans can be stored in the pantry and have a long shelf life.
Beans are inexpensive and they’re a great way to add protein to meatless meals.
Here are a few of my favorite bean recipes: [Read more…] about Ingredient Spotlight: Beans 2012
We love Asian foods, so soy sauce is a favorite around here.
But you don’t have to use it only in Asian cuisine. Try a splash in chicken casseroles and gravy. It adds a depth of flavor that can really perk up a dish.
Here are some of my recipes that use soy sauce: [Read more…] about Ingredient Spotlight: Soy Sauce 2012
Before we get to this week’s Ingredient Spotlight, I need to announce the winner of the giveaway for Ingredient Spotlight: Cream Cheese. And the winner is Janice C.! Congratulations to Janice and thanks to PHILADELPHIA Cooking Creme for sponsoring the giveaway!
I did not grow up in a house where we ate fish or shrimp, except for the occasional can of tuna. Consequently, I don’t consider myself an expert at cooking seafood. And I like to keep the prep very easy, so I buy frozen fish fillets. They thaw quickly and are easy to use.
I should have added canned tuna and salmon and even anchovies to that photo above. All of those are good choices for fish, especially if you need a quick option.
Here are a few of my fish and shrimp recipes: [Read more…] about Ingredient Spotlight: Fish and Shrimp
Doesn’t that pineapple look good? We named it Gus. Guster. Gurton Buster.
I’m not an expert at picking a ripe pineapple, but I’ve heard that they should not be all green. The yellow color shows ripeness. See how Gus is more yellow towards the bottom? This pineapple was perfect. Sweet and juicy.
I do admit though, that most recipes I have that use pineapple, use canned instead of fresh. Here are a few of my recipes using pineapple: [Read more…] about Ingredient Spotlight: Pineapple