C is for Chard
Classification – Genus: Beta, Species: B. vulgaris
Type of Vegetable – Leaf Vegetable
C is for Chard
Classification – Genus: Beta, Species: B. vulgaris
Type of Vegetable – Leaf Vegetable
Thursday Throwback
Corned Beef and Cabbage with Potatoes and Carrots
This is a great one pot meal that requires practically no attention, prep, or even spices. Since the corned beef is already heavily spiced, it imparts flavor to all the other vegetables. The few times I’ve made this dish I always wonder why I don’t make it more often. It does take some time to cook, but very little attention is needed. You could also prepare this meal in a slow cooker.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This is one of my favorite go- to smoothies, along with blueberry banana. Bananas give a good sweetness, so you don’t need to add sugar. Yogurt helps add a rich creaminess and frozen strawberries help make the smoothie thick and cold. I actually usually prefer frozen fruit in smoothies for this reason. Plus, if a fruit is ripe and in season it’s too delicious for me to purée it with other ingredients. I’d rather enjoy the ripe fruit in its pure state.
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Tuesday Tip
Using the Broiler for Quesadillas
This tip is from my husband, who is an expert when it comes to working with flour tortillas, which have become a staple food item in our household.
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