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Get fresh with mint
By EatingWell Magazine, on Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:09am PDTDoes this sound familiar? You decided you were going to garden (go, you!) and you thought, hey, I like mint, so you planted mint in your garden. Little did you know it spreads like a weed and would take over your basil (no pesto!) and your cilantro (sorry, guacamole…). Your mint crop was so successful, you could harvest several pounds of it if you liked. (Tip for next year: grow it in a pot!)
Quit stressing. First of all, mint dries extremely well. Mint is also delicious fresh, in a variety of recipes. Here are a few to help you make a dent in your mint crop:
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Pizza and beer, never fear
By EatingWell Magazine, on Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:09am PDTIn the heat of summer, most of my evenings are spent tending the grill, cold beer in hand. It’s the perfect time to explore craft-brewed beers, those produced by independently owned breweries (places that make less than 2 million barrels annually). With endless flavors, aromas and textures, you can find a beer to pair with practically any food.
With more than 2 billion bottles of craft-brewed beer produced each year in the U.S., it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. Pizza is a good place to start.
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Less work, more party Labor Day menu
By EatingWell Magazine, on Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:06am PDTMake the most of the upcoming long weekend—the holiday we think of as the unofficial end of summer—and host an (almost) labor-free Labor Day party. These easy Labor Day recipes can be mostly made ahead so you just need to add a few finishing touches as your guests arrive. Read More »
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Bonkers for blueberries? 5 new recipes for this super-fruit
By EatingWell Magazine, on Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:50am PDTA cup of these super-delicious and super-nutritious berries has just 83 calories and boasts 3.5 grams fiber, 25% of your daily value of vitamin C, plus cancer-fighting antioxidants anthocyanins and ellagic acid. Once you have amassed your blueberry bounty use them in these summer blueberry recipes. Read More »
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Sizzling sangria party
By EatingWell Magazine, on Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:33am PDTSummer entertaining is great—as long as you don’t get stuck in a hot kitchen during your own party. Plan ahead so you can hang with your friends; this menu is loaded with lots of make-ahead dishes, so you can get a lot of the work done in advance and just put the finishing touches on the festive main dish as your guests arrive. This helpful menu planner will tell you what to do when.
White Sangria
First things first, you need a tasty cocktail.
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5 fantastic, fresh summer tomato recipes
By EatingWell Magazine, on Thu Aug 7, 2008 7:04am PDTForget ketchup and canned tomatoes—summer has truly arrived when ruby vine-ripe tomatoes grace your garden and the shelves of your local farmers’ market or grocery store. Luscious, juicy tomatoes not only taste wonderful, but also offer a range of health benefits: Read More »
Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
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Quick summer dinners in 30 minutes or less
By EatingWell Magazine, on Tue Aug 5, 2008 7:34am PDTThis scenario is most likely all too familiar to you—it’s hot and you don’t want to make dinner. But you gotta eat, right? Getting dinner on the table quickly doesn’t have to be a struggle. As long as your fridge is stocked with healthy ingredients, it can come together in a snap.
Chili-Rubbed Steaks & Pan Salsa
For inspiration, check out EatingWell’s Quick Dinner Recipes Collection, with 25 easy recipes ready in 30 minutes or less (those 30 minutes include chopping and cooking).
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Sweet summer peaches 5 healthy ways
By EatingWell Magazine, on Fri Aug 1, 2008 7:24am PDTPeaches are the essence of summer—fresh, healthy and delicious. Besides amazing flavor, peaches are packed with natural goodness including vitamins A, C and potassium. They’re also a good source of antioxidants, beta carotene (which gives them their deep yellow color) and flavonoids, which may help slow the aging process and reduce the risk of some types of cancer and heart disease. Plus with only 60 calories and plenty of fiber, they are a calorie-counter’s dream. Read More »
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Say yes to those summer picnic invitations!
By EatingWell Magazine, on Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:09am PDTSummer brings lots of invitations to potluck cookouts, so you’ll need an arsenal of sides and desserts to share. Whether your al fresco meal is around a grill, on a sandy beach or under a shady tree, these favorite summer picnic sides and desserts will round out your meal. Made with some of the best vegetables and fruits of summer, these dishes are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and swap unhealthy saturated fats with healthy monounsaturated ones. So say “yes” to all those invitations, whip up some of these healthy recipes and enjoy the best of the outdoors! Read More »
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Simple summer salads
By EatingWell Magazine, on Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:26am PDTCrisp and cool, salads are ideal summer fare. We’ve developed 7 summer salad recipes, with colors that span the rainbow, pack in loads of antioxidants, fiber-rich vegetables and flavorful ripe fruit. Lean protein, such as chicken and shrimp, transforms easy sides into satisfying main courses. And the salads all take just minutes to prepare. Read More »
Caprese Salad
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