It lowers blood pressure by 20 percent in studies. One cup of boiled green peas is so rich with nutrients, it's too long to list. Some are vitamins A, C, B1, B6, folate, protein, niacin, magnesium, iron and potassium.
Featured kitchen item: Dutch Oven
A Dutch oven is a thick-walled (usually cast iron, ceramic or clay) cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Dutch Ovens have been used as cooking vessels for hundreds of years. Dutch Ovens are well suited for long, slow cooking, such as in making roasts, stews and casseroles.
Virtually any recipe that can be cooked in a conventional oven, crock pot or slow cooker can be cooked in a Dutch Oven.
Featured One Dish Meal: Easy Beef Stew
4 Servings; leftovers freeze well for another meal
3/4 pound beef top round steak, trimmed and cubed
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 medium unpeeled potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
1 celery rib, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chunky stewed tomatoes
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon browning sauce
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup frozen peas
In a Dutch oven, brown the beef in oil. Add the next eight ingredients; cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring twice. Add peas, cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Featured Beverage: Watermelon Lemonade
12 servings
Classic lemonade meets freshly pureed watermelon in this refreshing cook drink. Light and refreshing summer drink. Garnish with watermelon slice.
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup water
4 cups cubed watermelon
3 cups cold water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
6 cups ice cubes
Place the watermelon into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 cups of cold water and the lemon juice. Divide the ice into 12 glasses, and scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of watermelon puree over the ice, then top with the lemonade. Gently stir before serving.
One-Dish Nutrition: 263 Calories; 38g Carbs; 33mg Cholesterol; 5g Fat; 5g Fiber; 17g Protein.
* Source: TasteofHome.com, AllRecipes.com
The right nutrient-rich food and drink make for healthy bodies, and the right kitchen utensils make cooking easier. Most kitchen cooks have the basics: Mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, pastry brush, peeler, kitchen shears, pans and skillets, thermometer, graters, tongs, can openers.
You want to add a Dutch Oven
to your kitchen. Beverages are important, too. The human body is made up of about 60 percent water. It's vital to drink plenty of water to nourish the body, joints, temperature, spinal cord and brain. It has no calories and is generally refreshing. It's difficult for many to drink an 8 ounce glass of water every hour, so try to drink a big drink in the morning, at lunch, before or after dinner and before bedtime.
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