Food and Nutrition

food items, recipes, and comments on nutritional values

Squid Ink Pasta

Squid Ink Pasta This is a dish inspired by seaside restaurants around the Mediterranean.  The squid ink is infused in a fettuccini, linguine or similar wide pasta which gives it’s slightly briny taste. This and the striking black color make for an unusual dish.  Its dark hue may look intimidating to some, but it adds

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Warm Grain Bowls

What follows is a basic recipe to give you an idea of what a grain bowl might look like. Where to go from there is enormously varied as you can use all kinds of combinations of vegetables, proteins, fruits, grains, seeds, and nuts.   Ingredients:   Mixed greens like beet tops, arugula, spinach, dandelions, romaine,

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Dilly Bread

This is a recipe that my mother used many years ago. It really makes the kitchen smell good as all bread baking does. Makes 2 small loaves. 1 pkg yeast ¼ cup warm water 1 cup creamed cottage cheese 1 tablespoon onion flakes 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons dill seeds 1 sprig

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Gazpacho

Gazpacho With summer on the way and tomatoes ripening, why not enjoy a cool soup before dinner with friends.  Originating from the Andalusia region of southern Spain, gazpacho is traditionally made from a mixture of puréed tomatoes and other ingredients such as cucumber, sweet bell peppers, onions, garlic, and olive oil. But you can also make fruit-based gazpacho with melons,

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