All tagged cooking with tammy kelly
It’s is a constant Holiday debate, same menu as last year or how about we try something new? No doubt about it, I fall on the “same as last year” side, I see it as one of the few days a year that you get to eat all the calories that bring back all the memories.
Gourd-for-the environment, I wish I could take credit for that statement but I lifted it from a recycling webpage. Anyway, it turns out that filling up the landfill with your discarded and partially rotten pumpkins is actually a very bad idea.
I have to admit turnips are not my favorite, I have tried them every way possible and still no luck, but the greens, those I love!! Turnip greens, in my opinion are the better half”! Turnip greens can add flavor and texture to many dishes, and the health benefits are greater than the actual turnip.
You may be hearing more and more about the Mediterranean and Blue Zones Diet; research indicates that the Mediterranean Diet has proven to be the healthiest way to retain lifetime longevity and good health! You may have recently been hearing about the eating the way they do in the Blue Zones.
Whether you want to create simple sides or hearty mains, these okra recipes will take you on a flavorful voyage. Don’t just push this green veggie to the side of your plate; make it the star.
Make the most of those fresh garden herbs this summer with some of these delicious recipes. Hope you will enjoy!
Dill is a super versatile herb, it is generally easy to grow and is especially used in lots of summer recipes, as well as pickles! Dill makes recipes taste fresh, bright and extra flavorful!
Bursting with flavor, the juicy, sweet peach signifies the fresh fun of summer!! Great news, peach season is here! Whether you enjoy yours fresh, canned, or cooked enjoy them while you can. It is no secret a grocery store peach cannot hold a candle to a fresh in season juicy one.
Celebrate the 150th running of the legendary Kentucky Derby at home with your own “Run for the Roses” themed party! The Kentucky Derby makes for the greatest of all theme parties, from the invitation, to the hats, and the julips and red roses to the menu. Here are some recipes for serving traditional Derby snacks!
Spring is here and it’s time to revitalize your taste buds with the fresh bounty of the season! Use fresh seasonal produce for dinners are also low in calories and high in fiber, which is a key combination if you’re looking to maintain a healthy weight. Sheet pan recipes, pastas and veggies, and fruit and chicken salads, are always a favorite. Hope you will find these recipes bright and delicious!!
Celebrate Easter with a brunch this year. If you ever wanted an excuse to eat all of the yummy breakfast foods, this is the Holiday! Whether you dine before or after the egg hunt, or even all day, here are some great recipes!! Most of these you can make ahead and that makes the day ever more fun and relaxed.
March is National Nutrition Month and this year's theme is "Beyond the Table" which fits perfectly into our goals of eating and buying local!! The LC Health Department celebrated BIG!
St. Patrick's Day is a holiday known for parades, shamrocks and all things Irish. From leprechauns to wearing Kelly green, thousands of Irish Americans gather with their loved ones on St. Patrick's Day to share a "traditional" meal of corned beef and cabbage. In Ireland, lamb is in season, so lamb dishes including stew are often enjoyed.
It might be winter and there might not be as wide of a variety of fresh local vegetables, but don’t let that stop you from eating delicious salads made with fresh ingredients available during this season. Hope you will enjoy these tasty healthy options for winter salads!
Many of us bring in the New Year with resolutions that include healthy eating. Keep these superfoods in your diet to help prevent disease, control your weight and maintain overall good health.
