Tomatoes are an amazing health food, containing no cholesterol and plenty of dietary fibre and niacin, which help lower cholesterol levels; and potassium and lycopene, which help ease high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Tomatoes have also been shown to help control blood sugar in diabetics, reduce migraine attacks, boost immunity against colds and flu, provide natural sunscreening and more. How impressive is that?
February is Heart Month, so we’re featuring all-natural Hunt’s tomatoes.
There’s just something so sensual about strawberries and chocolate. Plump, sweet strawberries coated in Kahlúa infused, rich chocolate makes this easy recipe perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day.
What you need
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup Kahlúa
2-3 pints fresh strawberries
Directions
Using a double boiler, melt chocolate over simmering water. Add milk. Remove from heat. Add Kahlúa and whisk until smooth. Cool mixture until thickened (about 1 hour). Makes about one cup.
Use only firm dry strawberries. Hand dip strawberries in chocolate, coating well.
Can be refrigerated up to 4 hours. Excellent served chilled.
Beef Wellington is a traditional English dish of beef tenderloin coated with pâté de foie gras, packaged in pastry, and baked until the crust is golden brown and the filet is a tempting shade of rare to medium-rare pink. Usually reserved for special occasions, Beef Wellington has rich, complex flavours and makes an elegant presentation – perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. (more…)