Did you make a holiday ham for Christmas? Do you plan to make a ham for New Year’s dinner? You are going to have some leftover ham at some point. Don’t throw it away! Strategically plan dinners and snacks, with JoAnn’s Food Bites, and you can rid your fridge of that leftover ham. Inspirational Holiday Ham I was perusing through a Facebook Foodie Forum and stumbled upon a home chef’s post, which read, in most part… “I need inspirational recipes to use up all the leftover ham I have from the holiday.” Which inspired me to do some brainstorming and come up with at least FIVE ways to use leftover…
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Should We Worry About Lycopene in Our Food?
At a loyal reader’s request, I am taking a look at Lycopene in our food and if it can benefit a healthy lifestyle. Subscriber, Renee G said, “LYCOPENE: I would love to know what foods have it, how the body uses it, and if there is research showing effects on skin cancer rates.” What is Lycopene? (Lie-co-peen) – is a chemical compound that gives some vegetables and fruits, their vibrant color. Found in watermelons, pink grapefruits, apricots, guava, papaya, and red oranges; and particularly high amounts in tomatoes and tomato products. In North America, 85% of dietary lycopene comes from tomato products such as tomato juice or paste. One…
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Braised Halibut With Leeks
What is braising? Braising involves cooking a protein in a small amount of liquid at a low heat, covered for an extended amount of time. This method allows for a flavorful, tender food, by breaking down the fibers. A tight fitting lid is important. Do not create too much liquid either, this can cause the fish to become mushy. This recipe is from America’s Test Kitchen season 16 and provides a light, easy weeknight meal. Halibut is an expensive cut of fish. It is low in fat, white, firm and has a buttery flavor. Make sure to buy fillets, which is usually available either fresh or frozen. Cutting Leeks It…
