(NC)—Around this time of year, you can’t help but find deliciously fresh, local red peppers in the market. They’re inexpensive, plentiful and provide the avid cook with endless recipe possibilities. Here is just one of the many recipes you’ll find on www.homebasics.ca for the season’s best peppers. 2 sweet red peppers 1/2 cup Hellmann’s Real [...]

(ARA) – Long overlooked, mushrooms are nature’s hidden treasure for helping those focusing on living a healthful life. To promote the nutritional benefits of fresh produce this back-to-school season, Weight Watchers continues Pick of the Season, a public health initiative spotlighting seasonal fruit and vegetables, with recipes this quarter for mushrooms, a produce selection so [...]

(NC)—Having a stash of easy and impressive recipes allows a home cook to be creative and extraordinary any night of the week. This restaurant-inspired recipe from the Almond Board of California was created for the experimental home cook who wants an ultimate taste and culinary experience at home, but doesn’t want the expense of eating [...]

(NAPS)—Optimal nutrition is essential for athletes to fuel their bodies through intense workouts. However, the importance of nutrition applies to non-athletes as well. Consuming a diet rich in carbohydrates, lean proteins and beneficial fats is crucial for overall health and an integral part of a training regimen. California avocados can serve as a component of [...]

(ARA) – Grilling isn’t just for summer celebrations anymore. No matter what your culinary preferences — from traditional mega-cookouts at the park to health-conscious quick meals — grilling has something delicious to offer for everyone. More than 75 percent of Americans say they own at least one grill, with an increasing number of households boasting [...]