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Blueberry buckle: A quick and easy anytime cake

by Harold Carey Jr

This sweet, tender cake comes together in minutes and can be eaten for dessert, as a breakfast coffee cake or even a sweet snack. Fresh blueberries are perfect, but you can also use frozen berries -- just bake for a few extra minutes to make sure the cake is done all the way through. The streusel topping adds some satisfying texture and contrast to the fluffy cake and soft … [Read more...] about Blueberry buckle: A quick and easy anytime cake

Mexican Sweet Corn Salad

by Harold Carey Jr

Inspired by Mexican elote, this corn salad makes great use of late summer sweet corn with tangy lime juice and flavorful poblano peppers. Add jalapeno peppers for extra spice or chipotle chili powder for a smoky kick. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 ears fresh sweet corn, shucked with kernels removed (about 3 cups fresh kernels)Kosher salt2 ounces crumbled cotija cheese3 … [Read more...] about Mexican Sweet Corn Salad

Heart Month special recipe is tasty and healthy

by Harold Carey Jr

In honor of American Heart Month, here is a recipe that adheres to guidelines for a heart-healthy meal and is also delicious: roasted balsamic chicken with baby tomatoes. According to a story on the Cleveland Clinic's website that included an interview with a preventive cardiology nutrition expert, a heart-healthy recipe should pay attention to fat and carbohydrates, use … [Read more...] about Heart Month special recipe is tasty and healthy

How to grill the perfect, tender pork chop

by Harold Carey Jr

How to grill the perfect, tender pork chop Grilling season is in full swing, and carnivores know that few things are quite as unpleasant as a dry, tough grilled pork chop. But it doesn't have to be that way! With a little preparation and caution, you can grill tender, juicy pork chops in just a few minutes. The best part? Grilled chops pair well with just about any sauce or … [Read more...] about How to grill the perfect, tender pork chop

Hawaiian Butter Mochi sweetens up the party

by Harold Carey Jr

This classic Hawaiian treat is made with canned coconut milk, evaporated milk and mochiko sweet rice flour, which is available in just about any Asian grocery and in the international aisles in many American grocery stores. Make sure not to swap out for other types of flour--use mochiko sweet rice flour only. Despite the name, butter mochi is actually a leavened cake, with a … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Butter Mochi sweetens up the party

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