How to thaw a turkey, and more
December 16, 2009 by ShuNews
Filed under Feature stories, Food, Safety
Make sure your turkey does not thaw longer than necessary and that it is thoroughly cooked.
It’s time to talk turkey!
Interior Health.
‘Tis the season for filling your home with the smells of home baked goodies, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and the Christmas turkey roasting in the oven. It’s also the season for making sure your turkey is cooked properly and is free from any illness-causing bacteria, such as Salmonella.
Interior Health recommends holidays chefs follow these simple food safety tips for preparing your holiday meals:
Zesty Guacamole
July 14, 2009 by Stacey Neumann
Filed under Food, Recipes
Guacamole and nachos (Photo by Shu News)
Summer has finally arrived in the valley and people are busier than ever enjoying the nice weather with a day at the beach, a game of golf, or boating on the lake. This means there’s less time available for making your own snacks or appetizers, so here’s a quick guacamole recipe that’s sure to please. It’s super easy and only takes about 5 to 10 minutes to make and there is very little cleanup. So, grab your avocados and a nice mexican beer or a margarita, and enjoy!
Hummus and pita chips
June 25, 2009 by Stacey Neumann
Filed under Food, Recipes
Hummus dip with homemade pita chips -- easy to make and easy on the waistline (Photo by Shu News)
Hummus is a great Greek appetizer dip, and it is even better with easy-to-make homemade pita chips. You should also take note that both the dip and the chips are easy on the waistline, not to mention the pocket book, and is so simple to make. I started making this appetizer about ten years ago when I learned it was one of my mother-in-law’s favorite snacks. So grab your blender, add your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this great, high in fiber, healthy dip and pita chips that you will soon be calling a favorite as well.
