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Raw zucchini salad: Fresh and easy for warm spring days

by Harold Carey Jr

Zucchini is a low-calorie vegetable that packs a huge nutritional punch with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and its mild flavor makes it a versatile ingredient for a wide variety of dishes. This raw zucchini salad is quick to assemble and packs a ton of flavor -- a perfect side dish for your Memorial Day cookout. Bulk it up with toasted pine nuts or cashews, or … [Read more...] about Raw zucchini salad: Fresh and easy for warm spring days

Perfect summer dessert: Sweet biscuits and strawberries

by Harold Carey Jr

It's strawberry season, and that means classic shortcake -- the sweet, easy, cool and creamy dessert that always hits the spot.You can put a twist on your strawberries and cake this summer, using tender sweet biscuits that can be quickly assembled and baked ahead of time. Homemade whipped cream gives it the extra rich and creamy punch that makes this dessert a standout.You can … [Read more...] about Perfect summer dessert: Sweet biscuits and strawberries

Easy cream scones and lemon curd

by Harold Carey Jr

Enjoy the sunny, sharp flavor of lemon curd on a warm scone, fresh from the oven. It doesn't take a pastry chef to throw this combo together, either. From start to finish, these scones are ready to eat in less than an hour, and the lemon curd takes about 15 minutes, plus time to chill in the refrigerator (overnight is best). Meyer lemons, with their lower acidity and sweet, … [Read more...] about Easy cream scones and lemon curd

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