Passover & Easter
From Our KitchenOver the years it's become more common to see interfaith marriages. A 2010 study showed 42% of marriages in the United States are interfaith. That got us thinking about Passover and Easter. The two overlap this year, meaning many families will serve dinners that bring both cultures to life. It presents an opportunity to get creative in the kitchen. Start your meal with a bowl of matzoh ball soup or a small garden salad. Serve beef tenderloin or turkey in...
Slow Cooking for Nutritious Meals
Nutrition, From Our KitchenIf you mention preparing a meal with a slow cooker, many people imagine a mushy beef stew or chicken left to simmer all day in a cream soup and cheese mixture. But the face of slow-cooked meals is changing due to a recent resurgence in popularity and a desire for easy, healthy, homemade meals. Dinner is an important time for families to reconnect in this busy, fast-paced day and age. Research from the Dairy Council of California has shown that...