Eat your carrots Plentiful year-round, root vegetables can be found in a wide variety of colors from deep purple beets to vibrant orange sweet potatoes and carrots and creamy white parsnips, turnips and rutabagas. Easily obtainable and budget friendly, these nutritious vegetables are packed with nutrients from the soil and have a high concentration of […]

In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest’s friend Bubba gives a seemingly never-ending list of all the ways shrimp can be prepared – “you can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it,” and the list continues. We don’t have room for that many preparations, but we think you’ll like the ones submitted. Rice […]

The Other White Meat Considered by some to be the other white meat, lean cuts of pork are low in fat and a naturally high source of protein. In fact, a study conducted by the USDA found pork tenderloin to be more lean than skinless chicken breast. It also contains many essential nutrients and vitamins. […]

The Other White Meat Considered by some to be the other white meat, lean cuts of pork are low in fat and a naturally high source of protein. In fact, a study conducted by the USDA found pork tenderloin to be more lean than skinless chicken breast. It also contains many essential nutrients and vitamins. […]

This month we thought you might enjoy recipes from Alabama Living’s recently released cookbook – the best of Alabama Living. Two of the recipes give you ideas of what to do with those green tomatoes still hanging on the vine. We can’t wait to try these recipes and we think you’ll agree. You can order […]

Freezer Meals School has started and with that comes many activities that go along with it. Families are busy, and it becomes increasingly difficult to put a hot meal on the table each evening. Instead of going through the drive-up window and busting your food budget, consider taking a bit of time to make freezer […]

The farmer’s market is one of my favorite places during the summer. The brightly colored fruits and vegetables seem to be calling my name as I walk past each booth. And, who can resist a juicy peach, freshly picked sweet corn or a first-of-the-season cantaloupe or watermelon? This month, Finest Cooking is featuring fresh fruits […]

A Little Taste of Heaven Who: Havana Church of Christ Cost: $16 includes shipping Details: Soft-backed, spiral bound Pages of recipes: 134 Send checks to: Havana Church of Christ, Cookbook, 350 S. Broadway, Havana, IL 62655 or call 309-363-9001. Print Recipe Breakfast Zucchini Casserole Servings Ingredients 1 c. chopped onion4 c. sliced zucchini6 T. butter8 […]

135th Anniversary Edition Cookbook Who: Evangelical Covenant Church Cost: $15 includes shipping Details: Hard-backed, ring bound Pages of recipes: 294 Send checks to: Merrily Griffin, 405 E. Franklin St., Paxton, IL 60957 or call 217-379-3565 or 217-898-2546 Print Recipe Pasta Salad Servings Ingredients 2 c. fresh snow peas2 c. broccoli florets2-1/2 c. cherry tomato halves2 […]

Family Matters Who: Family Matters Parent Training and Information CenterCost: $12.50 includes shipping Details: soft-backed, spiral bound Pages of recipes: 169 Send checks to: Family Matters, c/o Nancy Mader, 1901 S. 4th St., Suite 209, Effingham, IL 62401 or call 866-436-7842. Print Recipe Greek Panzanella Servings Ingredients Good olive oil6 c. French bread cut into 1 inch cubesKosher Salt1 English cucumber, unpeeled […]