Thanksgiving Mashed Potato Threesome - Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes What a festive way to celebrate Thanksgiving! These mashed potatoes just scream fall. And you’ll be screaming for seconds (or thirds) once you have them. Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes 1 butternut squash1 russet potato1 tablespoon brown sugar Garlic Mashed Potatoes 1 pound of russet potatoes3 tablespoons butter4 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup whole milkSalt and pepper to taste Curried Mashed Potatoes 1 pound of russet potatoes2 tablespoons butter1 small yellow onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons curry powder1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurtSalt and pepper to taste 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. As a side note, every time I type the word “mash” I get the song Monster Mash stuck in my head. 14. 15.
The Truth about Rice: Brown vs White and What Type Of Rice Is The Healthiest? Rice contains all eight essential amino acids for building muscle and some amounts of B vitamins, phosphorus and potassium. It is naturally gluten-free and low in sodium. There are around 40,000 known varieties of rice, so choosing the healthiest might be a little bit of a tall order. Long-grain rice has the lowest glycemic index (G.I) compared to the shorter grain varieties. The rice that is used most often is white rice, which is a long-grain rice that is polished down to remove the bran and germ, leaving just the white endosperm (the rice kernel). Types of Healthy Rice Bhutanese Red Rice: This rice has a nutty and slightly sweet flavor. Chinese Black Rice: This rice is also called “forbidden rice,” as it was originally grown only for Chinese emperors. Sprouted Rice: Companies have started making sprouted rice, where they kickstart the process of germinating the grain. Wild Rice: This rice is actually a seed of long-grain marsh grass. White and Brown How to prepare your rice? Source:
She Fills An Empty Applesauce Container With Cereal For This Incredible Lunch Hack When it comes to packing your lunch to go, it can be hard to think of fun ways to spice up a rather important meal of the day. DIY Mason Jar Lunchables are not only fun to prepare, but there are also so many variations one can create when deciding what food to pack inside of them. Using only an empty applesauce container and a mason jar of your choosing, your possibilities are truly endless. In the video below, five different concoctions are made rather quickly using only a few ingredients. One of my favorites featured lunchables below is the one including granola, yogurt, and raspberries. There are times when I want to bring cereal to work, but If I were to bring it in a regular glass container, the cereal would get all soggy. This DIY simple idea is truly helpful, and I can’t wait to start trying it at home.
How to keep cut vegetables and lettuce crisp for days (video) You go to the store and purchase salad makings with the best of intentions. Like the busy time-saver you are, you pre-chop your lettuce and your veggies so you can toss a healthy meal together on the go. But, a few days later your lettuce and veggies are mushy and gross. What gives? A combination of natural gasses, moisture build up, and the act of chopping your veggies can speed of decomposition. 1. Like Time-Saving Kitchen Tips for more Cucumbers are tasty when they're crispy. 2. Need to keep your chopped bell peppers fresh a few days more? 3. Do you buy baby carrots just to avoid trying to slice, dice, and store full grown carrots? 4. Pros at The Kitchn tried three different ways to keep lettuce greens fresh in the fridge. Surprisingly, all three methods yielded still-fresh veggies after 7 days. What are some tricks you use to keep your food fresh longer? Captions Settings Dialog Beginning of dialog window.