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March 8, 2013 - 1:48pm

How to make chicken stock and chicken broth

By Breana Lai in Healthy Cooking Blog

One of the first recipes I learned in culinary school was how to make homemade chicken stock. Both stock and broth start with the same base of vegetables (carrots, celery, onions), herbs (parsley, thyme, bay leaf) and water, yet broth has an enhanced flavor from using the chicken meat while stock generally only uses the chicken bones. Many recipes and store-bought products use the terms interchangeably. You can use chicken broth and chicken stock interchangeably in recipes.

But is it worth it to make your own stock or broth? While it is convenient to buy packaged chicken broth or stock, making your own not only provides better flavor, but is also economical and allows you to control the amount of sodium in your food.

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March 8, 2013 - 11:05am

Eat More Vegetables Challenge Day 14: Create a Power Salad by Including These Four Ingredients to Feel Full Longer

By Gretel H. Schueller in Health Blog

Who says a salad has to just be a side? Turn your salad into a meal by including these 4 key ingredients of a power salad, which will help you feel full longer.

1. Greens. Start with 1 to 2 cups of lettuce per serving. Combine different types to balance textures and flavors. Try tender, mild Boston lettuce with crisp romaine and bold escarole.

2. Vegetables. Add plenty of vegetables for crunch, flavor and color.

3. Protein. Add lean chicken, ham, turkey, fish or beans, which will help you feel full longer. Starches, such as potatoes, brown rice, whole-wheat croutons or whole-wheat pasta, add nutrients and staying power.

4. Dressing. Fats in the dressing...

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TAGS: Eat More Vegetables Challenge, Health, Health Blog, Nutrition, Gretel H. Schueller

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March 8, 2013 - 10:56am

Eat More Vegetables Challenge Day 13: Transform Your Veggies with This Go-To Vegetable-Cooking Technique

By Gretel H. Schueller in Health Blog

Roasting brings out sweet flavors, transforming even the most challenging-to-love vegetables, such as cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, or root vegetables, such as carrots, beets, parsnips and sweet potatoes, into something that can taste as sweet as candy.

Here are 3 Secrets to Perfectly Roasted Vegetables Every Time:
1. Make sure you cut the vegetables into equal-size pieces. That way they’ll all cook at the same rate.
2. Spread the vegetables evenly on your baking sheet or roasting pan so they don’t touch. Crowded vegetables just create extra moisture and steam in the pan. (When in doubt, use two pans.)
3. Stir once or twice while cooking so the vegetables get nicely browned on all sides.

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March 8, 2013 - 10:49am

Eat More Vegetables Challenge Day 12: Fill the Inside of Your Vegetables with Flavor

By Gretel H. Schueller in Health Blog

Vegetables take center stage with a whole new taste when you stuff them with your favorite fillings. After all, if you want to eat the stuffing that’s inside the vegetable, you’ll be more likely to eat the vegetable it’s stuffed in. For a satisfying meal, think peppers stuffed with orzo or eggplant filled with Thai-style shrimp and pork. The possibilities are exciting. To help you get started, check out these delicious options:

Recipe of the Day: Moroccan Stuffed Peppers
More Stuffed Peppers & Easy Stuffed Vegetable Recipes
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TAGS: Eat More Vegetables Challenge, Health, Health Blog, Nutrition, Gretel H. Schueller

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March 8, 2013 - 10:41am

Eat More Vegetables Challenge Day 11: Make a Practically Instant Veggie-Packed Dinner with This Ultra-Fast Cooking Technique

By Gretel H. Schueller in Health Blog

Stir-frying is one of the quickest and most versatile ways to make a fast dinner loaded with vegetables. This healthy high-heat method of searing meats and vegetables with just a little oil is usually associated with Asian cooking, but you can use plenty of other flavors as well. The core elements of any stir-fry are fresh veggies, a bit of protein, such as meat, poultry, seafood, tofu or nuts, a few staple spices and sauces. You can make them from what’s in your kitchen: onions, frozen peas and chicken breasts? Sounds great! The combinations are endless.

Stir-fries make delicious one-dish main courses or you can even stir-fry your favorite vegetables for a great side dish (a terrific way to use up any leftover veggies in your refrigerator)....

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