Category Archives: Food & Recipes

July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day

Fried chicken’s a greasy, deliciously indulgent comfort food enjoyed all over the world. But did you know that the ultimate soul food originated in our own backyard — where Scottish chicken-frying methods were combined with West African seasoning traditions — to create what is now one of the world’s favorite guilty pleasures? Fried chicken was an expensive… Read More »

Honey Orange Glazed Florida Grouper ……..

Provided by the Florida Department of Agriculture Ingredients: 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon orange marmalade 1 tablespoon orange juice 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 3/4 pound grouper fillets Directions: Preheat broiler. Combine all ingredients except grouper, mixing well. Place fillets on an oiled broiler pan and… Read More »

Grill It Up! ………….

 Grill Out Safely This Summer   by Dorothy C. Lee   Perhaps it’s the gentle climate with temperatures conducive to outdoor cooking for much of the year. Or it might be that an outdoor get-together with family, friends, and good food is a great way to celebrate the summer. Whatever the reasons, outdoor cookery is firmly… Read More »

Delicious Ideas For Adding Healthy Sweet Potatoes To Your Daily Cooking Repertoire ………

(NAPSI)—Sweet potatoes are trending and are all the rage—as they should be! One medium California sweet potato has only 105 calories and 0g of fat, yet this versatile veggie contains more than 80 nutrients including protein, manganese, carotene, potassium, calcium, vitamin C and more than an entire day’s worth of vitamin A. Plus, California sweet… Read More »

Enjoy and easy to make Cheese Ball ………

Set off your next party with this delightful cheese ball which is sure to please your guests.   Ingredients:   2  8-ounce packages of Cream Cheese 1 can (8.5 ounces) Crushed Pineapple (drained) 1 1/2 cups of Chopped Pecans 1/4 cup Chopped Green Pepper 2 tablespoons of Chopped Onion 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt Pineapple Slices… Read More »

Expert Tips To Help Make Family Mealtimes Simple ……..

Expert Tips To Help Make Family Mealtimes Simple (NAPSI)—Gathering together as a family for dinner can be a great idea, research shows. Just 20 minutes a night can positively affect children’s development and behavior. “Shared mealtimes can help reduce behavior problems, eating disorders and drug use in children and teens,” says Dr. Barbara Fiese, professor… Read More »