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Cook It Quick Newsletter - July/August 2012
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Delight in the Refreshing Taste of Tabbouleh! Tabbouleh was is perfect for enjoying summer vegetables and herbs. Plus it's easy to make. Traditionally made with cucumers, mint, parsley, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, olive oil, and whole wheat bulgur. (Photo by Alice Henneman) | Just shuck, boil, and eat for one of the tastiest, quickest foods on the planet! Here's how to quickly do it! (Photo by Alice Henneman) | Growing, storing, cleaning, and cooking with fresh herbs. (Photo by Alice Henneman) |
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| Directions for selecting, storing, and preparing the perfect peach. (Photo by Alice Henneman) | Got Bunches of Basil? Try This Pesto Pasta Recipe! Learn more about growing basil, plus try Clemson Cooperative Extension's Basil-Walnut Pesto Recipe on pasta (recipe at the bottom of the above link). Includes directions for freezing the pesto. (Photo by Alice Henneman) | The "Scoop" on Melons! Quickly and neatly remove the seeds from melons, such as cantaloup and honeydew with an ice cream scoop. (Photo by Alice Henneman) |
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| A quick snack for young and old alike! (Photo by Cami Wells) | This cool-as-a-cucumer salad is loaded with cucumbers and tomatoes for refreshing summer meals. (Photo by Alice Henneman) | Filled with fresh vegetables and minimal fat and salt, these are so easy to fix! Prepare them on the grill or in the oven. (Photo by Alice Henneman) |
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Wash Produce Even when the Skin Isn't Eaten Even if you plan to peel produce before eating, it is still important to wash it first so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from the knife onto the fruit or vegetable. Scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush. Dry produce with a clean cloth towel or paper towel to further reduce bacteria that may be present. Source and for more information: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (Photo by Alice Henneman) | Making your own croutons is a tasty way to use bread that has dried out slightly. You’ll save money, too! (Photo by Alice Henneman)
| This recipe by the Wheat Foods Council is super simple. If you shop farmers markets, it would taste especially good on the crusty artisan loaves frequently availabe there. (Photo: La Mia Cucina - Flickr Creative Commons License: Atribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0)
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COOK IT QUICK'S GOAL
Our goal is to make you “hungry for healthy food” by offering tips and delicious, quick-to-prepare, inexpensive recipes. Preparing these recipes and using the tips will help you increase consumption of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. At the same time, you will reduce sodium, solid fats, and calories. Food safety tips are included.
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