Fresh vs. Frozen Vegetables

Americans typically don’t eat enough vegetables. Could frozen vegetables help us meet our needs? Only 9% of adults are getting the recommended amount of vegetables and only 12% get enough fruit. A vegetable in any form is better than no vegetable at all. Vegetables are packed with nutrientsvitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Freezing is a safe way to increase the shelf life of nutritious foods. However, many people incorrectly believe that frozen vegetables are much less nutritious than fresh vegetables....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Emily Acevedo

Fried Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Add chicken, turn to coat and let marinate for 15 minutes. Combine breadcrumbs and cornmeal in a shallow dish. Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat with the breadcrumb mixture. (Discard the marinade.) Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook until browned on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Divide lettuce, tomatoes, corn and the chicken among 4 large plates and drizzle with the reserved dressing....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Kristin Smith

Fried Porgies

It takes very well to battering and frying, as in this recipe. Ask your fishmonger to clean the fish and remove the heads and fins. ThisFried Porgiesrecipe works great for fish and chips. Read on for expert tips, including what to serve with your porgies. Cover and let stand while you heat the oil and prepare the coating. Transfer to a brown paper bag (see Tip). Place 1 cup buttermilk in a shallow dish....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Nathaniel Holmes

Frigidaire Gas Cooktops Are Being Recalled Due to Gas Leak Risk

Replace your cooktops knobs if it fits this recall. The Consumer Product Safety Commission justannounced a recallon two types of Frigidaire gas cooktops. This is due to a gas leak risk and fire hazard. Photo: Courtesy of Brand Check your cooktop’sserial number and model numbersto see if your product is affected by this recall. If so, contactElectrolux Group hereif you have not already been contacted for a free set of replacement knobs....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Carla Beard

Frosted Grapes

The perfect summertime dessert, these frozen grapes are healthy mini-popsicles. Try freezing other fresh fruit, like raspberries, peach wedges or cubes of watermelon. Ingredients 2cupsseedless grapes Directions Wash and pat dry grapes. Let stand for 2 minutes at room temperature before serving. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Cheryl Washington

Frozen Fruit Blends Sold at Costco & Walmart Recalled Due to Hepatitis A Contamination

Check your kitchen for these recalled products. This is due to the strawberries in these products potentially being contaminated with hepatitis A. The recalled Organic Daybreak Blend bags were sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah and Washington. Courtesy of Brand you could also review the list of lot numbers on the affected bagshere. The Walmart products recalled were distributed nationwide from January 24, 2023, through June 8, 2023. View the lot numbers and detailed product information regarding this recallhere....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Jason Price

Frozen Lemon-Ginger-Turmeric Shots

Both ginger and turmeric are packed with anti-inflammatory compounds, which have been shown to support immunity. Bright, strong and punchy, you’ll want to sip on this beverage all day long. TheseFrozen Lemon-Ginger-Turmeric Shotsare just what the dietitian ordered to give your immune system a much-needed boost. Brie Goldman The black pepper adds a little spicy undertone while sweet honey balances all the flavors out. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what to use if you don’t have a mesh strainer....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Christine Vang

Frozen Margarita Mocktail

This frosty margarita mocktail is a refreshing nonalcoholic copycat version of the restaurant favorite. All you need is a blender and a few ingredients to blend up this refreshing treat. Grapefruit juice, while not a traditional margarita ingredient, adds a punch of flavor in place of tequila. In a blender, combine limeade concentrate, orange juice and grapefruit juice. Cover and blend until smooth. With the blender running, gradually add ice cubes through the hole in the lid, blending until slushy....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Amanda Adams

Frozen Orange-Ginger-Turmeric Shots

When hot water is poured over these cubes, they melt to create a soothing, cozy beverage. Ginger and turmeric have anti-inflammatory compounds, which have been shown to support immunity. Pour the juice into a 24-ounce silicone ice cube tray, filling 8 of the slots. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Holstein, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Freeze until solid, at least 3 hours. To make 1 serving: Bring 34 cup water to a boil....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Ian Hall

Frozen Peppermint Espresso Martini

This peppermint espresso martini is the perfect cocktail to whip up when you want something festive for the holidays. If the mixture seems thick, let it sit in the blender for about 5 minutes before serving. Pour into an ice cube tray. Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Freeze until solid, about 4 hours. Combine the coffee ice cubes, creme de menthe and vodka in a blender; process until smooth....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Shane Thompson

Frozen Waffles Recalled Nationwide Due to Undeclared Allergen

Check your freezer for this product. Courtesy of Brand The Food and Drug Administration justannounced a recallon two Natures Path Organic Foods frozen waffle varieties. This is due to an undeclared peanut allergen in the products. Photo:Courtesy of Brand The gluten-free waffle products are sold nationwide in locations like Walmart, Target and other regional grocery stores. There are no illnesses currently connected to this recall. Consumers can receive a refund on their recalled product by returning it to the place of purchase....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Craig Howell

Fruit Energy Balls

Roll the mixture into small balls and dredge in coconut. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 32 words · Samantha Humphrey

Fudgy Flourless Pumpkin Brownies

Pumpkin spice meets chocolate: a match made in heaven. The hypnotizing smell that fills your kitchen when these brownies are done baking is unbeatable. If you don’t like pumpkin, butternut squash and sweet potato purees will work interchangeably, too. Photo: Teresa Sabga And feel free to store any extra brownies in the fridge for up to 7 days. In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup and applesauce....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Wendy Palmer