The Fresh Blog
Lifestyle, Health, Nutrition & Inspiration from Luvo
Bite-Sized Bacon Appetizers
Posted by Heather Magee |
There’s an old proverb that goes something like he who can’t get bacon, must be content with cabbage. Not to take anything away from cabbage. We’re big fans (brussels sprouts too). But let’s face it, a little lean proscuitto or some aged pancetta can really liven up a dish.… Read more »
Quick Leftover
Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
Posted by Heather Magee |
Have you ever picked up a rotisserie chicken from your local market, say for a dinner for two, and realized just how much meat is left over? Maybe you’re a master griller and you’ve roasted the bird on a rotisserie yourself (well done)? Either way, there always seems to be leftovers, which can translate to a pretty tasty chicken dish parte deux.… Read more »
Chef John Mitchell’s Summer Salad
Posted by Oli Maughan |
There is nothing better than digging into a cool, crisp, homemade salad on warm summers night. Let cooking be part of an adventure starting with a family outing to a strawberry field, a wander through a local farmer’s market for your favorite salad fixings and a selection of your favorite nuts… Read more »
Guac-KALE-mole
Posted by Oli Maughan |
I can never seem to get enough avocados during the summer months. I use them to top all of my salads, as a base to most of my smoothies (check out my on-the-go smoothie recipe), and as a quick mash-up for those last-minute beach picnics.… Read more »
5 Delicious Ways to Eat Asparagus
Posted by Jessica G. |
You see their pretty green spears popping up in the produce section and farmers markets every spring, but how well do you know your asparagus? Asparagus is a wonderfully nutritious vegetable. With approximately only 20 calories per serving, and a good source of calcium, magnesium, dietary fiber, protein, iron, potassium and an… Read more »
Cooking with Beer
Posted by Heather Magee |
Beer. Malty, biscuity and sometimes-bitter-but-ultimately-tasty beer. You’re there for us on a hot day to quench our thirst. You’re there to help cheer on the home team. You share in celebratory toasts among friends, reminding us to slow down, unwind and enjoy. You’ve always been there, beer. And today we salute you.
Know Your Food: Pilaf 101
Posted by Jessica G. |
A prolific dish consisting of rice cooked in seasoned broth and often enhanced with vegetables and spices, pilaf has likely appeared on a plate near you… but where did it come from?… Read more »