Tuesday, November 28, 2017

A Future Beyond Better-For-You

There’s no doubt that 2018 will be the Year of the Probiotics. Yes, 2017 was already given that sobriquet, but both the eruption of science behind probiotics and health, and the rapid expansion of probiotic-enhanced products is showing no signs of slowing—or even pausing for breath.

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Celebrate Giving Tuesday with These Culinary Causes

The holiday season is often one of gluttony and excess. It’s a time of year that poses the question “How many pies can one person eat?” (If you’re me, the correct answer is all of them). But the spirit of the season isn’t only about indulgence, it’s also about giving back. And what better way to give back than with food?

In honor of #GivingTuesday, an annual event dedicated to charitable causes and contributions, we’ve rounded up some of the best ways to lend a hand with a culinary bent.

Volunteer at a local food pantry.

What better way to start giving back than in your own backyard? Lend a hand in your local community by donating your time, money, or non-perishable goods to a neighborhood food pantry. Not sure where to begin? Use Food Finder, a safe and secure app that provides a map of locations in your area that provide services to food-insecure residents and families. Now you’ve got zero excuses for hoarding all those extra cans of creamed corn.

Donate your OpenTable points.

As of today, OpenTable, that convenient online provider of restaurant reservations, has given users the opportunity to give back. With the click of a button, members can donate dining points to No Hungry Kid, a campaign that provides meals to children struggling with hunger in America. Every 100 points donated provides a child in need with up to five healthy meals. OpenTable is also matching donations as well. So be sure to give back the next time you book a holiday gathering!

Eat bread!

Who said carbo-loading and philanthropic support were mutually exclusive? New York City’s Hot Bread Kitchen runs a non-profit initiative that trains and educates immigrants and low-income women in the art of baking. Why not support their Baking Incubator Program by enjoying a delicious rye or challah loaf straight from their kitchen?

Drink wine!

No, seriously. OneHope Wine is the brand you can feel good about buying. Half the proceeds go to charity and each variety of wine supports a different social cause, like education, healthcare, and veterans’ issue. We’ll drink to that!



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Comax Flavors: Flavors for 2018

Younger shoppers, in particular, continue to drive experimentation and innovation with new dimensional flavor combinations and textures. 

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Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients: Non-GMO Verified

Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients (CIFI) proudly announces that its entire portfolio of sweet potato-based dehydrated, liquid, and syrup ingredients has obtained Non-GMO Project Verified status. 

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Snip Doodles (Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake) + First Look at BraveTart Cookbook

Snicker Doodle Coffee Cake

“So I have a complaint about your snickerdoodle recipe!” I told New York Times bestselling author Stella Parks as I interviewed her recently at Omnivore Books.

Stella and I have been friends for years, but I had to be honest with her. “How come your snickerdoodle recipe uses baking powder? For me, classic snickerdoodles have baking soda and cream of tartar!”

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7 Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Cook in Your Microwave

There’s a vastly underutilized appliance in your kitchen that could help up your cooking game: your microwave. Believe it or not, the piece of equipment can be used for much more than heating up TV dinners and making popcorn. It can help make your meals easier, slash your cooking time vastly, and lead to food more impressive than canned soup or steamed vegetables.

Here are all the foods you didn’t know you could make in a microwave.

Eggs

Dashing Dish

Whether you want to make hands-off poached eggs or want to cook a quick scramble, your microwave oven can help with that. Make just one or two eggs for yourself without so much as having to pull out a pan, or throw in some vegetables to make a frittata for a crowd. Try this recipe for an omelet in a mug.

Cake

Table for Two

You might be surprised to learn that whipping up a cake for one at home is far easier than driving over to the bakery to buy a cupcake. Throw flour, an egg, cocoa powder, and a few other ingredients in a mug, push a few buttons and, voila, enjoy your individual cake! Try this recipe for a moist chocolate mug cake.

Pickles

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Now, you can’t actually put pickles into a microwave (since they glow and can explode) but you can make them in one. If you don’t have much patience for pickling, then you’re in luck. Put sliced cucumbers, chopped onion, vinegar, sugar and spices into a bowl or mason jar, and cook them in the microwave for about eight minutes. Let them cool in the fridge and enjoy on sandwiches or right out of the jar. Try this recipe for microwave pickles.

Fish

Savory Sweet LIfe

Before you declare it blasphemous to cook fish in a microwave, give it a try. Not only does it make for much easier cleanup, a quick cooking time means you won’t end up with an overcooked fillet. Throw your tilapia, mahi or salmon into a microwave safe dish with some spices and a bit of wine to prevent it from drying out and cook for 3-5 minutes. You won’t regret it. Try this recipe for microwaved salmon. It has some heat added to it in the form of sriracha mayonnaise. You’ll never use your oven to make salmon again after you try this moist and flavorful version. 

Potatoes

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You’ve probably seen spuds that are packaged in plastic wrap for microwaving at the grocery store, but any potato can be easily cooked in the appliance. Scrub your potato or sweet potato clean, then follow this easy guide for a “baked” potato that you can then top with all your favorite fixings.

Chips

Sprinkle Some Fun

Forget the super salty store brand stuff. By slicing a potato (or sweet potato) thinly and laying it flat on a dish, you can microwave yourself some chips with your own favorite spices in less than three minutes. Try this recipe for sour cream and onion veggie chips.

Pizza

Bigger Bolder Baking

Any pizza lover will tell you reheating leftover delivery in the microwave is a no-no, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make your own in the appliance. Use a pita as your base, and add your favorite cheese and veggies to finish it off. Try this recipe for microwave mug pizza.

Read ahead for some more easy foods that you can make in your microwave.

Microwave Creme Brulee

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No need to bust out your blowtorch. With this simple recipe that can be made in a microwave or toaster oven, you can enjoy a mini creme brulee in less time than it takes for you to play “La Vie en Rose.” Get our recipe for Microwave Creme Brulee recipe.

Almost Instant Keto Bread

Fat For Weight Loss

This keto-friendly recipe is ready for eating in 90 seconds flat. Top if with some avocado or peanut butter to get some healthy fat on your plate. Get the recipe.

Unbelievable Microwave Risotto

Bacon Is Magic

Risotto might seem super intimidating (especially since it’s been the downfall of so many “Top Chef” contestants over the years), but that’s no reason to shy away from it. With this simple to follow microwave recipe, you’ll become such a pro it will become a part of your regular meal repertoire. Get the recipe.

Super Simple French Toast in a Mug

Lazy Ass Meals

Your favorite breakfast food doesn’t need to be made with tons of dishes and pans from your cabinets. Drizzle your french toast with your favorite maple syrup after it’s done. Get the recipe.

Late-Night Asian Noodles

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Just because all you have on hand is ramen doesn’t mean you have to go for a basic or boring  meal. Upgrade your standard ramen with some peanut butter, chile-garlic paste and some veggies. Get our Late-Night Asian Noodle Recipe.

Blueberry Mug Cake

Kirbie’s Cravings

No need to swing by the deli to buy something for breakfast before work. This two-minute cake features fresh blueberries that make it the perfect meal to start your day. Get the recipe.



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PepsiCo Limited-Time Holiday Products

New items include Pepsi Salted Caramel, Cheetos Sweetos Holiday Cinnamon Sugar Puffs, Mtn Dew Holiday Brew and Quaker Life Cereal

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