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Fast Dinners

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Friday, May 19, 2017 12:27:49 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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All evenings are not created equal and the dinner cooked each night needs to fit the need of each day.

An intricate recipe doesn't work on those busy weekday nights, but take-out doesn't always have to be an option either.

Quick, …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Top Sirloin with Grilled Ratatouille

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Thursday, July 27, 2017 1:34:00 PM

One of the benefits of adhering to an allergy-friendly diet is that most meals are simple and minimally processed. For example, this steak and veggie recipe is literally steak, veggies and a few herbs and seasonings.

In fact, it is not uncommon to see people have a two-fold improvement in their health. First, by eliminating the offensive allergen and second because the diet …
» Read More
Dietitian Spotlight: Breakfast Stir-Fry

Tags: market street, Market Street Registered Dietitians, Build A Better Meal, breakfast

Friday, September 8, 2017 11:52:47 AM

Jumpstart your day with a unique twist on a traditional breakfast with this yummy and hearty Breakfast Stir-Fry.

We often think of rice as a part of a lunch or dinner entrée, however, several countries around the world use rice for many of their meals, including breakfast. Rice is an excellent staple to add to meals because it is packed with the energy you need to power …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Potato Sausage Soup

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Tuesday, October 3, 2017 4:49:41 PM

October is one of the best months of the year. The weather is cool, the leaves are changing and fall flavors are everywhere. One of our favorite parts about fall is enjoying a warm and filling soup for dinner, like this hearty Potato Sausage Soup. The best part about soups is that you can start them in the morning and cook them all day in a slow cooker so all you have to do when …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Veggie Noodle with Pistachio Red Pepper Sauce

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Friday, December 1, 2017 12:24:00 PM

Veggie noodles are the pasta lover’s healthy alternative. Some people could eat pasta every day, and now you definitely can with healthier benefits.

You can easily transform all sorts of vegetables into noodles. Some of the most popular are zucchini, carrot and squash noodles; the list could go on and on though. Using veggie noodles adds more vitamins, minerals, fiber and …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Butternut Squash Taco Salad

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Friday, December 8, 2017 12:03:00 PM

Need a delicious meal for a holiday fiesta night? Maybe you’re just craving some chips and melted cheesy goodness! Jazz up your ordinary taco salad with some winter squash and black beans to create something extraordinary.

This dish is the perfect mix of deliciousness and nutrition. Top your tortilla chips with onions, bell peppers, butternut squash, black beans and spinach. …
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Breakfast How To: Runny Egg

Tags: market street, APLK, Mother's Day, breakfast

Friday, May 12, 2017 11:35:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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She’s unique among the other women in your life. Honor her this weekend and make her feel like there’s none other but her.

What does this look like? Intentional love.

Let me at least nudge you in the right direction on how to start the …
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Salmon Burgers

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017 5:43:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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For half of this year my little family of four was obsessed with a newly established burger joint down the road from our house. Every Friday when we venture out as a family to eat dinner we would ask the kids, “where do you want to eat …
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pine Nuts, Arugula and Balsamic Glaze

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Monday, September 18, 2017 3:17:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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Confession: I regularly feed my children sweet potatoes and never eat them myself.

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I know. Making children eat vegetables that you won’t eat yourself seems a bit…dishonest? tricky? not right? Well I do this frequently when it comes …
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Orange Cream Marshmallows

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Friday, October 27, 2017 3:52:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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Want to treat someone this Halloween? Give a gift of homemade marshmallows.

Homemade marshmallows have a unique power. They are light as air and sugary sweet. As the creator of the marshmallows you can color them anyway you want, cut them …
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Fast Dinners

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  All evenings are not created equal and the dinner cooked each night needs to fit the need of each day. An intricate recipe doesn't work on those busy weekday nights, but take-out doesn't always have to be an option either. Quick, delicious and satisfying meals can be attainable on those hectic nights--- and you might walk away feeling better satisfied because a home cooked meal was served. A few ways I accomplish quick weeknight meals are by: Purchasing premade ingredients: Whether it's store bought pizza dough, or pre-sliced fruit, some nights it takes a village to get dinner on the table. Check out Market Street's refrigerated section for Brooklyn’s Pizza Dough. Also don't forget to take a peek at the variety of sliced fruit in the produce section for a quick fruit salad. Making breakfast for dinner: A quick frittata makes an easy dinner. Crack the eggs, add some cheese, give a good whisk and pop in the oven. Prep is a breeze and cook time is about 15 minutes. Using quick cook-time proteins: Shrimp and scallops have extremely low cook times, which makes getting dinner on the table much easier. Be sure to chat up the fish monger next time at Market Street. Their assistance is a great help to point you to whatever seafood item fits your need (and budget). Doing some prep work ahead of time: If I know a busy day is on the horizon, I will do a quick five to ten minute prep the night before or the morning of. For example, I will dice vegetables or even cook sausage and let it sit in the fridge before it's time to cook. Tricks like this will save you minutes when it's cook time. Say it with me, I CAN cook dinner on a busy weeknight...I CAN cook dinner on a busy weeknight. Well said, my friends. Start this week with these three fast dinners that will leave you with time to spare on those busy weeknights: chive and cheese frittata + Market Street’s fresh fruit slices + crusty bread from Market Street’s bakery spicy garlic shrimp and avocado salad + Market Street’s fresh made tortilla chips + two-minute margarita roasted radish and sausage pizza + arugula salad Recipes:  Chive and Cheese Frittata Serves 2-4 Author note: I used to resort to the “flip” method of frittatas until I read Marcella Hazan’s Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking. Hazan preferred the “non-flip” method that simply leaves the frittata in the oven until it is completely cooked. I have since resorted to this method. Also, I don’t find it necessary to have a non-stick pan to have a successful frittata. With enough butter or olive oil to coat the skillet, the frittata comes out nicely. Finally, don’t be afraid to eat this anytime of the day– breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s great with crusty bread and a nice salad.   Ingredients    5 eggs ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup chives, chopped ¼ cup shredded mozzarella ¼ cup grated parmesan 2 tablespoons unsalted butter   Directions 1) Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 2) Meanwhile, place the eggs and salt in a medium size bowl and lightly beat. 3) Next, add the chives and cheese. Lightly beat to incorporate. Set aside. 4) In an 8-inch skillet, melt the butter on the stovetop. Once melted, swirl the butter around the pan to coat the bottom and sides. 5) Add the egg mixture into the skillet and then place in the oven. 6) Cook for 16 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked all the way through. Run a spatula carefully around the edges of the frittata to loosen it from the pan. Slide onto a cutting board, slice and serve.   Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Cucumber Salad Author note: Eat this salad with a side of tortillas to scoop up all the goodness.   Avocado Cucumber Salad Ingredients 1 pound spicy garlic shrimp (see recipe below), chilled 2 cups cucumber, peeled,seeds removed and sliced into bite sized-sticks 1/4 cup red onion, diced 2 avocados, cubed 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt juice of 1 lime   Directions 1) In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, red onion, avocado, salt and lime. Stir to combine. Place in the fridge and let chill for 30 minutes. 2) Pour onto a platter, top with the chilled spicy garlic shrimp. Serve immediately.   Spicy Garlic Shrimp Author note: Two mixing bowls are required for this recipe. This recipe is easily doubled. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon paprika zest of 1 lemon juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup chopped chives 1 pound shrimp   Directions 1) Heat the oven to 400 degrees. 2) In a medium sized mixing bowl place 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 cloves of chopped garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne, ¼ teaspoon of paprika and the lemon zest. Stir well to combine 3) In a second medium sized bowl place 1 tablespoon of of oil, 2 cloves of chopped garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne, ¼ teaspoon of paprika, juice of 1 lemon and the chives. Stir well to combine and set aside. 4) Add the shrimp to the first bowl (the bowl without the chives) and turn the shrimp several times to coat. 5) Pour the shrimp mixture onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread the shrimp out into an even single layer. 6) Place the shrimp into the oven and cook until pink, about 8 to 10 minutes. 7) Remove the shrimp from the oven and with a slotted spoon place the cooked shrimp into the second bowl. 8) Turn the shrimp several times to coat well. Place in the fridge and chilled   Two Minute Margarita Author note: This recipe is a combination of several margarita recipes that I’ve used over the years. When there is time, I juice the limes myself, but in most instances, I use store-bought fresh limeade. For this recipe, seek out the freshest store-bought limeade and rid yourself of the unnecessary packaged premade margarita mix. It doesn’t take long to whip up this margarita; in fact, it takes about 2 minutes. Ingredients 3 ice cubes (plus more for the individual drink) 2 ounces tequila 1/2 ounce orange liquor 3 ounces fresh limeade 1/2 teaspoon agave syrup squeeze of lime juice pinch of salt lime slices   Directions 1) Place the ice cubes into a cocktail shaker (or plastic cup as I do), and pour the tequila and orange liquor over the ice. Shake or stir to chill. 2) Pour the chilled liquor in a glass filled halfway with ice. 3) Add the limeade, agave, lime juice and salt into the glass. Stir well. 4) Finish with a slice of lime and serve.   Roasted Radish and Sausage Pizza Author note: This is a non-recipe simply because pizza is a personal creation. Adjust the toppings to your liking. Additional cheese, like parmesan or pecorino, would work well with this pizza. Ingredients pizza dough tomato sauce 1 1/2 -2 cups radishes, sliced 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil pinch kosher salt 1 shallot, thinly sliced uncased sausage (I prefer spicy), about 3 links worth mozzarella cheese   Directions 1) Heat the oven to 400 degrees 2) In a small bowl combine the radishes, oil and salt. Evenly distribute on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes, until tender. Remove from the oven. 3) Increase the heat to 500 degrees. 4) Meanwhile, cook the sausage until slightly underdone. 5) Roll out the pizza dough. Place a layer of tomato sauce on the dough. Next add a handful of cheese to cover the sauce. 6) Add the sausage, radishes and shallots. Top with a sprinkling of cheese. 7) Place in the oven and cook until the dough is golden and the cheese melted and browned.   Arugula Salad Author note: This salad is incredibly flexible. Add whatever bits of herbs and vegetables you have lying in the fridge. Nuts or a boiled egg would turn this side dish into a protein rich meal. Gruyere, manchego, goat cheese or feta also work very well with this salad. Ingredients 6 cups arugula 2 shallots, chopped 3/4 grated parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil juice of 1 lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt   Directions 1) Add the arugula, shallots and cheese into a large bowl. 2) Top with the vinegar, oil, lemon juice and salt. Toss well and serve immediately. Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Top Sirloin with Grilled Ratatouille

One of the benefits of adhering to an allergy-friendly diet is that most meals are simple and minimally processed. For example, this steak and veggie recipe is literally steak, veggies and a few herbs and seasonings.  In fact, it is not uncommon to see people have a two-fold improvement in their health. First, by eliminating the offensive allergen and second because the diet is improved so much. Fruits and veggies become the star of the meal, people begin reading food labels and choosing foods with fewer ingredients they don’t recognize, food quality instead of quantity is the primary focus. Over and over chefs say that the best recipes are those that use simple, high quality ingredients and let the flavors do the talking. This is a truly simple and delicious recipe. Everyone, even those with food allergies, can enjoy this delicious Top Sirloin with Grilled Ratatouille dish this summer.   Top Sirloin with Grilled Ratatouille   Ingredients 1 lb Rancher's Reserve top sirloin (let steak come to room temperature before grilling) Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 10 oz yellow squash, cut into 1/2" thick rounds 1 10 oz zucchini, cut into 1/2" thick rounds 4 green onions, trimmed 1 10 oz eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2" thick rounds Cooking spray 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh mint 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves   Directions 1. Preheat grill to high. Pat dry the steaks and season with salt and pepper. 2. Combine tomatoes, vinegar and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper in a large bowl. 3. Coat squash, zucchini, green onions and eggplant with cooking spray. Grill squash, zucchini, green onion (2 min), and eggplant (3 min) uncovered or until tender and grill marks appear. Coarsely chop green onions and combine all grilled veggies with the tomato-vinegar mixture. Add mint, basil and oil and toss to coat. 4. Grill steaks 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Remove steaks from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with vegetable mixture. Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Breakfast Stir-Fry

Jumpstart your day with a unique twist on a traditional breakfast with this yummy and hearty Breakfast Stir-Fry. We often think of rice as a part of a lunch or dinner entrée, however, several countries around the world use rice for many of their meals, including breakfast. Rice is an excellent staple to add to meals because it is packed with the energy you need to power through your day. Breakfast is called “the most important meal of the day” for a reason and this Breakfast Stir-Fry will help you to make it through that mid-morning slump. This recipe is also a great way to participate in National Rice Month! Nearly 85% of all rice Americans eat is actually grown right here on American soil, with Texas being one of the biggest rice-producing states. It has many nutrients including vitamin B, folate, iron and zinc. It’s also gluten-free and a great source of energy and fiber. Lastly, rice is pretty affordable and easy to cook, so you can enjoy these health benefits without breaking the bank. As if all the nutrients in rice aren’t enough, this recipe calls for Jennie-O lean turkey sausage which is a great source of quality protein to add to your morning routine. Just one serving provides 13 grams of protein to help keep you fueled throughout the day. This recipe could make your most important meal also your favorite one. Note: This recipe does not contain gluten, fish, shellfish, peanuts, or tree nuts.   Breakfast Stir-fry Yield: 4-5 servings   Ingredients: • 3 XL eggs • 2 Tbsp milk • Cooking spray • 8 oz cooked Jennie-O Lean Turkey Breakfast Sausage • 1/3 cup chopped Red onion • 1/3 cup chopped Yellow bell pepper • 1/3 cup chopped Orange bell pepper • Olive oil • 1/4 cup Sliced almonds • 2 cups cooked Brown Rice • 1/2 - 3/4 packet Kikkoman Stir Fry Seasoning • 4 cups kale, chopped • 3/4 cup feta Cheese •Salt and Pepper   Directions: 1. Heat skillet over medium-low heat and spray with cooking spray. Whisk eggs and milk in a bowl. Cook to a soft scramble. Set aside. 2. Cook turkey and break into medium sized crumbles. Drain excess fat and/or pour into bowl lined with paper towel. 3. Saute onion in olive oil until lightly cooked. Add bell peppers, almonds, and rice. Toss with stir fry seasoning.   4. Add turkey and eggs to rice mixture. Stir in kale and let rest for 2 minutes. Pour into bowl and top with feta cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Potato Sausage Soup

October is one of the best months of the year. The weather is cool, the leaves are changing and fall flavors are everywhere. One of our favorite parts about fall is enjoying a warm and filling soup for dinner, like this hearty Potato Sausage Soup. The best part about soups is that you can start them in the morning and cook them all day in a slow cooker so all you have to do when you get home is enjoy it. Slow cookers are fantastic for all the crazy, hectic fall nights when cooking is the last thing you want or have time to do. This recipe is so easy! All you have to do is cook the onions and sausage until browned and then throw all the other ingredients in the slow cooker with them and cook on low for 6-8 hours. This lets you get everything ready in the morning, toss it in and head on to work or the rest of your day. That means you’ll have more time to scrounge up a Halloween costume for your kids, help with homework or just to enjoy a little more down time in your evening.  Hearty and good for you? Yes, really! The white beans bulk up the soup and provide filling fiber as well as some plant-based protein. Canned tomatoes (a pantry-staple in any kitchen) actually have great nutrition. The heating process during canning actually causes the Lycopene content to increase, so don’t pass them up on your next shopping trip. This recipe is hearty, healthy and definitely time-saving. Let us help you Build a Better Meal and check planning dinner off your to-do list, because we’ve got that covered.   Potato Sausage Soup   Ingredients: • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 small yellow onion diced • 1 pound Italian sausage • 2 potatoes, cubed • 2 stalks celery diced • 1 carrot diced • 1-15 oz can diced tomatoes, with liquid • 1 15 oz can white beans, with liquid • 4.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth • 1 tsp parsley   Directions: 1. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. 2. Next, add the sausage and cook until browned. Drain. 3. Add the sausage and onion mixture and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Set on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4-6 hours. The potatoes should be soft. Serve warm and garnish with parsley as desired. Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Veggie Noodle with Pistachio Red Pepper Sauce

Veggie noodles are the pasta lover’s healthy alternative. Some people could eat pasta every day, and now you definitely can with healthier benefits. You can easily transform all sorts of vegetables into noodles. Some of the most popular are zucchini, carrot and squash noodles; the list could go on and on though. Using veggie noodles adds more vitamins, minerals, fiber and flavor into your diet that are lacking in regular pasta noodles. Not to mention, they’re a great gluten-free option while minimizing your carbohydrate intake. You’re probably wondering how in the world you can make a noodle out of a vegetable. One way would be to use a spiralizer, but if you don’t have one, we carry already prepared veggie noodles to help make this recipe easier and quicker. Another great component of this recipe is the pistachios. Pistachios actually have great nutritional value and are an extremely versatile product. They are perfect for a snack, on top of a salad or, in this case, part of a recipe. Like we said, they have great nutritional value. They will provide your body with good fats and several antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. They are, however, high in calories so be aware of portion sizes. While they do provide several nutritional benefits, they’re still a nut and may cause an allergic reaction for those that are allergic so be mindful when consuming them.   Veggie Noodle with Pistachio Red Pepper Sauce   Ingredients: • 1/2 cup pistachios • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 cup onion, diced • 4 garlic cloves • 1, 16 ounce jar roasted red pepeprs • 1 cup mushrooms • 2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth • 1/2 cup feta cheese • 1 pound veggie noodle • salt and pepper • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1/2 tsp dried basil   Directions: 1. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add Minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add roasted red peppers and mushrooms until heated through. Stir to combine ingredients. 2. Pour broth into vegetable mixture, then add Wonderful Pistachios, all but 2 tablespoons of the feta cheese, season salt, ground pepper, oregano and dried basil. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Process ingredients until combined and smooth. 3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve up to 1/2 cup of pasta water. Toss pasta with red pepper sauce, adding pasta water to thin sauce to desired consistency. 4. Serve and garnish with remaining feta cheese and crushed Wonderful Pistachios. Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Butternut Squash Taco Salad

Need a delicious meal for a holiday fiesta night? Maybe you’re just craving some chips and melted cheesy goodness! Jazz up your ordinary taco salad with some winter squash and black beans to create something extraordinary. This dish is the perfect mix of deliciousness and nutrition. Top your tortilla chips with onions, bell peppers, butternut squash, black beans and spinach. Your family won’t even know they’re eating healthy once you add the shredded cheese on top! Butternut squash is a winter vegetable that creates a beautiful golden-colored dish. It’s loaded with vitamins A and C, which are important for fighting those pesky colds that pop up this time of year. Intimidated by the thought of trying to cut open a butternut squash? No need to stress! Pick up a container of pre-cut, fresh squash from the produce department and the work is done. Try using blue corn tortilla chips for extra nutrition as well as a pop of color. The blue corn adds more antioxidant power compared to regular yellow corn. All of the ingredients in this salad combine to make a festive, but nutritious holiday treat!   Butternut Squash Taco Salad   Ingredients: • 2 cups Fresh Cut butternut squash • 1 tbsp. olive oil • 1 cup Market Street's fresh cut onion • 1 cup Market Street's fresh cut bell peppers • 1 can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed • 1/4 tsp. chili powder • 1/4 tsp. Paprika • 1/4 tsp. Cumin • Salt, to taste • Pepper, to taste • Blue corn tortilla chips • 1 cup shredded cheese • 4 cups fresh spinach   Directions: 1. Place fresh cut squash in a microwave safe bowl with about 1 inch of water. Microwave on high for 9-10 minutes, or until tender when pricked with a fork. When tender, mash with a potato masher. 2. While the squash is cooking, heat a skillet with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Saute the onion and bell pepper until they begin to soften. (It may help to cover the skillet while sauteing.) Add black beans and spices. Cook for 1-2 more minutes. Add in the mashed squash and mix well. 3. In four bowls, put a handful of tortilla chips, a handful of spinach, and a scoop of bean and squash mixture (3/4-1 cup). Top with shredded cheese (about 1/4 cup). Optional: Top with sour cream/ plain Greek yogurt. Tip: Add in leftover holiday ham or turkey for more protein. Read More

Breakfast How To: Runny Egg

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  She’s unique among the other women in your life. Honor her this weekend and make her feel like there’s none other but her. What does this look like? Intentional love. Let me at least nudge you in the right direction on how to start the day: breakfast with fresh flowers. This Mother’s Day, surprise the woman in your life with a perfectly cooked runny egg on toasted rosemary garlic toast and a bowl of fresh fruit. Throw in a few favorite photos of you two together with a handwritten note on why she is a treasure. To make this morning happen, first swing by Market Street to pick up the goods. Everything you need is waiting to be found. Grab a dozen pasture raised eggs, pop over to the bakery and select the perfectly baked loaf of bread (be sure to ask the baker to slice it for you!), and then select an array of pre-sliced watermelon and berries. Then meander to the floral department and pick, pick, pick to your heart’s content. Food, flowers and love. That’s the start to a beautiful, meaningful day. Next is cooking the breakfast. A perfectly cooked egg is one of my love languages. When made for me, I know the person that cooked it took the time to pay attention to the details of this delicate ingredient. When I’m craving a fried egg, I want the yolk to be the star and melt out of the whites when pierced. Eggs are delicate and require minimal cook time but are prone to being over-cooked-- which is why achieving the perfect runny egg is simple but tricky. To make the perfect run there are only a few requirements to keep in mind: the pan, heat, egg and cook time.  The Pan: Go for a thick, flat bottomed pan that efficiently distributes heat. Non-stick is not necessary as long as the pan is well heated and oiled properly. Size matters. For one to two eggs, choose a smaller sized skillet. When I want a runny egg, I reach for a de Buyer Blue Steel Crepe Pan. It has a flat thick base that’s efficient for heating, and with more use, it becomes more nonstick. Heat: To achieve a runny yolk, the heat needs to be minimal and well distributed throughout the pan. To achieve this state of heat, set the pan at medium low heat for about 3 minutes before adding the egg.  Eggs: I don’t want to spend a fortune on a dozen eggs, but I do want to eat quality products. I tend to buy pasture-raised eggs from Vital Farms. Spending a bit extra for eggs translates to a tastier and prettier yolk, and cleaner eating. When ready to cook, don’t crack the egg directly into the pan but into a small bowl. When the pan is ready, add the egg from the bowl to the pan. This will help prevent a broken yolk in the pan (which can be quite upsetting) and an unsightly shell or two. Cook Time: Cook time varies depending on the stovetop, how well-heated the pan is and the type of pan used. Anywhere between 2 ½ to 3 minutes of cook time, and 30 seconds off the heat will do the trick for a nice runny yolk. But keep in mind that cook time also requires watch time. Watch the yolk and the whites. When the whites are cooked and the clear coating that covers the yolk is almost gone, remove the pan from the heat. The egg will continue to cook once off the heat. If you remove the egg from the stovetop when you think it’s finished cooking, you may be too late. There are several tricks to creating the perfect run. One in particular is covering the pan while it cooks. This move will steam the yolk and lead to a more evenly cooked egg. Sometimes I omit this step out of laziness. I don’t need any more dishes to clean, why add another element when the proper pan, heat and watch time achieve the same goal? These four methods lead to a pleasantly runny egg void of fuss.   Mother's Day Runny Egg Makes 1   Author note: Depending on the size of pan, a tad bit of oil might be necessary.    Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 egg pinch of salt    Directions 1) Place the oil in a small skillet. Place the skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Let the pan warm up for 3 minutes. 2) Meanwhile, crack the egg into a small ramekin or bowl. 3) Once the pan is evenly heated gently pour the egg into the skillet and salt. Set a timer for 2 ½ minutes. 4) After 2 ½ minutes examine the egg. Continue to cook for 30 seconds if the whites are not cooked all the way and the clear coat covering the yolk is still present. 5) Remove from the heat and let sit in the pan for 30 seconds. 6) Carefully remove the egg from the pan with a spatula. Serve on top of toast. Read More

Salmon Burgers

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  For half of this year my little family of four was obsessed with a newly established burger joint down the road from our house. Every Friday when we venture out as a family to eat dinner we would ask the kids, “where do you want to eat tonight?” The answer was almost always the beloved new restaurant. When it comes to eating out I’m not one to stick with repeating a menu item. With every repeat restaurant visit I tend to bounce around the menu to sample all the meal offerings to best decide how well I like the food of the restaurant. With Randy’s assistance, I made it through most of the “land” burgers (beef, chicken and lamb) at the new burger joint. So one day I wandered over to the burgers of the sea and there was one that caught my attention: salmon burger with horseradish. It struck a craving I didn’t know existed. Mmmmm…salmon burger with horseradish. Yes and yes. Great anticipation grew in me during those moments I waited for dinner to arrive. I had actually never had a salmon burger before. It was just too exciting. When my dinner was plonked down in front of me, my excitement halted. Quickly. What I ordered was a salmon burger, but what I got was a salmon sandwich with a sad piece of ice berg lettuce and a sorry spread of horseradish. Bummer. I was so not impressed. I politely ate the sandwich but slowly built within myself determination to one day eat the salmon burger of my dreams. However, I knew I was going have to make it. That wasn’t going to be a problem. All I needed was a grocery store to make all my salmon burger dreams come true. Easy peasy. Off to Market Street I went. After a conversation with the fish monger I determined the type of salmon needed to make the burger (fresh Atlantic salmon that had already been deboned!). He politely skinned the fish for me (because I asked, which I suggest you do the same…they want to help make your kitchen prep easier) and I was off to gather the other ingredients. There wasn’t many items to get, because this recipe contains some of the most basic ingredients: mayonnaise, salt, lemon, rosemary. Then time to pick up the toppings, which will make the burger even better: green onions, green apples, horseradish and cream cheese. I’m in salmon burger heaven just thinking about all of it. Finally, there’s the buns--- the heavenly slider buns made fresh from Market Street’s bakery. Dinner time couldn’t come fast enough. Once home, it was a matter of minutes before I had the salmon burgers prepped and on standby to cook up in a cast iron skillet come dinnertime. This meal was homemade goodness and one that finally fulfilled my salmon burger dreams just like I imagined.   Salmon Burgers with Green Onion, Green Apple and Horseradish Makes 10 burgers Author note: Be sure the salmon used is deboned. Use an instant read thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked salmon burgers.   Ingredients 2 pounds salmon, skin removed and deboned 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 rosemary sprigs, leaves removed zest of 1-2 lemons 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 bunches green onions, ends trimmed off and the green parts halved 3 green apples, thinly sliced slider buns, toasted horseradish cream, for topping (see recipe below)   Directions 1. Cut the salmon into large chunks. Place in a food processor with the salt, mayonnaise, rosemary leaves and lemon zest. Pulse 10-12 times. 2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Make 6 inch wide patties with the salmon mixture. Place on the baking sheet. 3. Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. 4. In a skillet, heat the canola oil over moderately high heat. Once the pan is thoroughly heated and the oil shimmering, add the salmon patties to the skillet (about 3 to 4 patties, depending on the size of the skillet). 5. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, for a total of 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. 6. While the patties are cooking, add the green onions in small batches. Cook until they are softened and browned. Set aside. 7. Add a generous smear of horseradish cream to a toasted bun, top with a salmon patty, a handful of green onions and apple slices.   For the horseradish cream 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 3/4 cups whipped cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt zest of 1 lemon juice of 1/2 lemon Place all ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine. Read More

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pine Nuts, Arugula and Balsamic Glaze

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Confession: I regularly feed my children sweet potatoes and never eat them myself. gasp I know. Making children eat vegetables that you won’t eat yourself seems a bit…dishonest? tricky? not right? Well I do this frequently when it comes to sweet potatoes, because…confession: I don’t really like sweet potatoes. As a recipe developer, one who loves food and one that encourages people to try new foods, it’s hard to fess up to food dislikes. So I’m just going to tell you now the foods I flat out refuse to eat: peanut butter bananas nuts (except pine nuts) canned artichokes capers green olives And of course, there’s sweet potatoes. However, recently I decided to act on what I frequently tell people to do: Try something new. Eat something you thought you didn’t like. Be open to new food. I felt like it was time to revisit the sweet potato and give it another try. In hopes to enjoy it, I knew the sweet potato needed pizzazz. But what? I needed Market Street. Sometimes all it takes for inspiration is to wander around the grocery store and look for something that sounds good. This is what I did for the great sweet potato revival. I walked the aisles of Market Street (sans kids, because…school) and found what I hoped to find. Delicious inspiration. The potatoes were going to be roasted with thyme, I knew that much. I also knew something green needed to top the roasted veg because a pop of color always helps make a recipe shine. Green onions were my original choice for this topper, but while browsing the fresh produce I saw a little yellow discount sticker on the organic arugula. Mmmmm….chopped arugula to top the potatoes will not only add color, BUT also more of a bite and fresh spice. Plus I could have a few salads this week for lunch. Oh, and did I mention the price drop was also appealing? The dish was well on its way, but it still needed crunch and a bit of acid. I must continue to wander. Aisle after aisle I looked and considered. Oooooooh, balsamic vinegar. The acidic element is now fulfilled. But crunch, what about crunch? During this Market Street treasure hunt I was briefly distracted by chocolate chips in the baking aisle (because…chocolate). This distraction almost felt serendipitous, because while perusing the chocolate chips I spied out of the corner of my eye the only nut I enjoyed eating. Pine nuts. Done and done. Market Street gave me all the inspiration I needed to make a side dish that was going to mark a new phase in my food journey: enjoying sweet potatoes. Once home, the potatoes roasted while the pine nuts toasted and the balsamic vinegar reduced. It was a new way to show my children that yes…mommy does eat her sweet potatoes…just like you should too.   Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pine Nuts, Arugula and Balsamic Glaze Serves 4 Author note: This recipe is easily doubled. Serve it as a side, or even as a main dish with quinoa and a runny egg.   Ingredients: 7 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces 1 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 10 thyme branches, tied 1/2 cup pine nuts 1 1/2 cups arugula, chopped 2/3 cups balsamic   Directions: 1) Heat oven to 450 degrees. 2) Place the olive oil, salt and red pepper flakes into a large bowl. Stir. 3) Add the sweet potatoes to the olive oil mixture and stir well to coat the potatoes. 4) Place the potatoes and thyme on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread evenly into one layer. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the oven once roasted. 5) Meanwhile, place the pine nuts into a small skillet and cook over medium low heat for 5-8 minutes. Shake the skillet frequently to prevent burning. Set aside. 6) Place the balsamic vinegar into a small sauce pan. Heat on high and let boil uncovered for 7-10 minutes, or until the vinegar is reduced and coats the back of a spoon. 7) Remove the thyme from the potatoes. Place the potatoes onto a platter. Top with the toasted pine nuts and chopped arugula. Drizzle the preferred amount of balsamic glaze on top. Serve warm. Read More

Orange Cream Marshmallows

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Want to treat someone this Halloween? Give a gift of homemade marshmallows. Homemade marshmallows have a unique power. They are light as air and sugary sweet. As the creator of the marshmallows you can color them anyway you want, cut them into any desired shapes AND give them away to whomever you want (because one family cannot consume an entire batch of marshmallows). This has made me a bit of a marshmallow lady lately and I love it. Let me explain. Batch after batch of tested Orange Cream Marshmallows I bagged up and dropped off to friends, teachers and family members. Smile after smile people graciously accepted the gift of marshmallows and were surprised. “You can make marshmallows at home?” Absolutely! In fact, marshmallows can easily be made at home-- and once you venture down this culinary path you’ll never want to go back to a store-bought marshmallow again. Plus, it adds a bit of cooking empowerment to your repertoire. I CAN make marshmallows! Keep in mind, the process is a bit sticky and sugary, but the results area a sweet bite that is light as air. The only equipment needed to make marshmallows is a candy thermometer and a mixer. Don’t have a candy thermometer? That’s okay, Market Street has several pieces of baking equipment available for purchase. Plus, while you’re grabbing a candy thermometer the entire ingredient list can be easily fulfilled at Market Street’s baking aisle (you bet they have orange extract and plain gelatin!).   If you’re looking to add a bit of seasonal fun to a plate of marshmallows, wander over to the dish department to find an array of decorative plates. Treat your loved ones this Halloween with Orange Cream marshmallows. You too can become a marshmallow lad. It’s the perfect Halloween costume. Orange Cream Marshmallows   Author note: Store the marshmallows in an air-tight container for up to three weeks. A candy thermometer is required for this recipe. Also, a hand-held mixer would work for this recipe, however a stand mixer makes it easier.   Ingredients 3/4 cup corn syrup 1 1/2 cups sugar pinch of kosher salt 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of ice cold water 3 packages plain gelatin 1/2 teaspoon orange extract 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 5-7 drops of orange food coloring 1/4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoons corn starch cooking spray (canola or vegetable oil)   Directions 1. In a large mixing bowl add 1/2 cup water. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the water. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water to any dry spots of gelatin. Dissolve the gelatin for 10 minutes. 2. Add the corn syrup, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup of water into a small saucepan. Attach the thermometer to the side of the pan. Cook the mixture over high heat until it reaches 250 degrees F. 3. Turn the mixer on to slow speed. Slowly pour the corn syrup mixture down the side of the bowl while the mixer is running. Once the entire mixture is poured into the bowl whisk on high speed for 12 minutes. 4. With one minute remaining add in the orange extract, vanilla extract and food coloring. Whisk until the color is fully incorporated. 5. Meanwhile, combine the powdered sugar and corn starch into a medium sized bowl, stir well. Set aside. 6. Spray the inside of a 13x9 baking pan with canola oil. With a sifter, then add an even layer of powdered sugar inside of the pan. 7. Evenly pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan. Smooth out the top of the marshmallows with a lightly oiled spatula. 8. Spray the top of the marshmallows with canola oil and add another even layer of sifted powdered sugar mixture. Keep the remaining powdered sugar mixture for later use. 9. Let the marshmallows set for 5-8 hours.   To cut the marshmallows: 1. Spray a spatula with canola spray. Move the spatula around the edges and bottom of the marshmallow to loosen it from the pan. 2. Place the marshmallow onto a cutting board lightly covered with powdered sugar. 3. Using a lightly oiled pizza cutter or knife, cut the marshmallows into 1 inch squares. 4. Once the marshmallows are cut, place a few batches of marshmallows at a time into the powdered sugar mixture. Coat the marshmallows on every side. Store in an airtight container.   Read More

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