Tips & Tricks

Baking Apples

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Baking Apples

Use a greased muffin tin to place apples in for baking. The tins will provide support for the baked apple.

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Baking Apples

Posted by Annette Bellisari on

Baking Apples

Use a greased muffin tin to place apples in for baking. The tins will provide support for the baked apple.

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Pumpkin Seeds

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Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds (Pepitas) are a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and protein. To shell pumpkin seeds, rinse thoroughly, lay flat and roll a rolling pin over the seeds. Boil the cracked seeds for 5-10 minutes until the hull gradually falls off. Dry with a paper towel and toss in olive oil and kosher salt at 325 degrees for 13 minutes. Pumpkin seeds are a great garnish to add to any salad or dish!

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Pumpkin Seeds

Posted by Annette Bellisari on

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds (Pepitas) are a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and protein. To shell pumpkin seeds, rinse thoroughly, lay flat and roll a rolling pin over the seeds. Boil the cracked seeds for 5-10 minutes until the hull gradually falls off. Dry with a paper towel and toss in olive oil and kosher salt at 325 degrees for 13 minutes. Pumpkin seeds are a great garnish to add to any salad or dish!

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Cooking Stages

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Cooking Stages

Taste and season at every stage of cooking.

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Cooking Stages

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Cooking Stages

Taste and season at every stage of cooking.

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Adding Sugar to Veggies

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Add a dash of sugar to vegetables to enhance their natural sugars.

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Adding Sugar to Veggies

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Add a dash of sugar to vegetables to enhance their natural sugars.

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Tailgating Bloody Mary

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Tailgating Bloody Mary

To make the best “Tailgating Bloody Mary” mix 1/2 cup of kosher salt with 5 teaspoons of Sriracha sauce and spread the mixture in a thin layer on parchment paper. Place in a preheated oven at 200ºF. Shut off and let sit overnight in the oven, and it'll be perfect for the rim of your glass!

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Tailgating Bloody Mary

Posted by Annette Bellisari on

Tailgating Bloody Mary

To make the best “Tailgating Bloody Mary” mix 1/2 cup of kosher salt with 5 teaspoons of Sriracha sauce and spread the mixture in a thin layer on parchment paper. Place in a preheated oven at 200ºF. Shut off and let sit overnight in the oven, and it'll be perfect for the rim of your glass!

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