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Meyer Lemon Chicken with Barley Risotto & Broccoli Rabe

February 4, 2015 by Allison Hudson

Another weeknight! And are you like me in that you were over skinless, boneless chicken breast about five or six years ago, but don’t always feel like taking on a whole roasted chicken because among other things, you don’t have 90 minutes to wait and don’t want to deal with chicken wings on a Wednesday night? And do you love risotto, but feel a little nutritionally void/groggy shortly after you enjoy? Or, does your family love roasted chicken, and want […]

Categories: Dinner, Sides • Tags: Featured, Healthy Dinner, Healthy Risotto, How-To, Make Ahead, Photography, Recipe

Citrus Season Snack

January 27, 2015 by Allison Hudson

I’ve been feeling pretty good about my commitment to power through first quarter with bright, fresh flavors, plus room for plenty of traditional cold-weather fare. So good in fact, that last night I checked my Sunrise/Sunset app thinking, why soon it will be light outside until 6:00! Soon is a relative concept of course, I was reminded as I continued to tap the right calendar arrow until the date when the sun will set after 6:00 for the first time […]

Categories: Breakfasts, Desserts, Snacks • Tags: Citrus, Food Photography, Healthy Dessert, How-To, Seasonal

Rehydrating Beans

January 19, 2015 by Allison Hudson

Rehydrating beans at home vs buying the canned version is very much worth the (minimal) effort – like homemade chicken stock, they will elevate any recipe that calls for beans. For some, this practice is age-old… for me, well I am proud to say that I finally tried this on my own and please, it couldn’t be easier. And again I must reiterate, so much better. You know that gag-inducing soupy-starchy mixture that accompanies canned beans? It’s a non-issue here. […]

Categories: Kitchen Tips • Tags: Dinner, How-To, Ingredient, Make Ahead, Recipe, Training Food

Extra Thick, Fat-Free Plain Greek Yogurt…

January 13, 2015 by Allison Hudson

… is so versatile and useful in a whole host of recipes, from tomato toasts to chili. Here’s a quick break-out on how to make it in your own kitchen. It can act as a a spread to replace Buratta cheese (really), anchor a seemingly decadent dessert, serve as a substitute for sour cream or the base of an extra-creamy dip. By removing some extra liquid (it’s in fact the whey in the yogurt, which is where the sugar comes from) […]

Categories: Kitchen Tips • Tags: Food, How-To, Kitchen, Recipes, Versatile, Yogurt

Pomegranate How-To

November 17, 2014 by Allison Hudson

Morning Everyone – for breakfast this week I got pomegranates, which I consider the berry of the fall – tasty and juicy, sweet but not too sweet, great with yogurt & granola, in salads or on their own, and super, super beneficial. They are in season now, and unlike other berries they have been known to make people fly. Okay obviously not, but after looking into specifics on benefits, I found a remarkable list. Pomegranates help with everything from your […]

Categories: Kitchen Tips • Tags: Food, How-To, Pomegranate