Category: Protein

Six apple-icious recipes to use up autumn’s bounty.
Ah, autumn. The smell of freshly baked bread mixed with pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon. How I’ve missed you. The apple tree in our backyard, seemingly dormant for the last 6 years, sprang to life this year, and I suddenly found myself with five …

What is pearl barley and what can you do with it?
Barley is a grain that, like other grains, must be processed to be edible. Hulled barley or barley groats are the most minimally processed — the inedible outer husk is removed and that’s about it. Hulled barley takes a long time to cook (say, two …

Three surprising uses for bergamot in the kitchen
In a burst of inspiration, my wife and I bought a bunch of herbs to plant in our garden. We’ve never had our own garden before and we couldn’t think of a better way to take advantage of our newly acquired green space. We bought the usual staples s…

You grilled what for dinner?!
You often hear about grilling steaks or burgers or hot dogs or chicken. Shish kabobs, peppers and onions, and mushrooms are all regular grill fare. And grilled pizza is becoming commonplace, too.
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How to Entertain: Crackers and Fruit Edition
So you’re hosting a party, and you’ve chosen your cheese. Now what do you add to your plate to round it out? With so many options to choose from, here are …