Feb 25, 2013
A traditional US East Coast favourite, New England Clam Chowder is a milk- or cream-based chowder, commonly made with potatoes, onion, and clams.
Including tomatoes is shunned. In fact, in 1939 a legislative bill was introduced in the Maine making tomatoes in clam chowder illegal. Especially popular in Massachusetts, clam chowder has been served since 1836 at Ye Olde Union Oyster House, the nation’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. Some US mid-westerners occasionally refer to the chowder as Boston Clam Chowder.
New England clam chowder is usually accompanied with oyster or saltine crackers. Crackers may be crushed and mixed into the soup for thickener, or used as a garnish.
New England Clam Chowder
Recipe Type: Soup & Stew
Author: Nestle USA, Inc.
Serves: 4
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 pound (about 3 medium) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup chopped carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 cans (12 fluid ounces each) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cans (6.5 ounces each) chopped or minced clams, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- COOK bacon in medium saucepan until crisp; drain. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Return reserved bacon fat to saucepan. Add potatoes, carrot, onion and celery. Cook, stirring frequently for 6 to 7 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- COMBINE evaporated milk and flour in small bowl until blended; add to potato mixture. Stir in clams with juice, salt, bacon, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring frequently, for 15 to 20 minutes or until creamy and slightly thick.
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Feb 18, 2013
Most nuts are powerhouses of nutrition and almonds are no exception. However, according to the Almond Board of California, “when compared ounce for ounce, almonds are the tree nut highest in protein (6g), fiber (3.5g), calcium (75mg), vitamin E (7.5mg), riboflavin (0.3mg), and niacin (1mg)”. Now that’s one powerful little nut!
Almond coated salmon
We’re not going to bore you with lengthy scientific facts and research but in addition to tasting great, and in recognition of February’s Heart Month, we wanted to share a few nutritional benefits that may persuade you to include this heart healthy snack in your diet.
- Almonds contain 13 grams of “good” unsaturated fat and have only 1 gram of saturated fat. Naturally cholesterol free, almonds are heart healthy and can help you maintain a healthy cholesterol level as part of a diet low in saturated fat.
- Consuming a handful of almonds a day helps to increase the level of high density lipoproteins (HDL) and reduce the level of low density lipoproteins (LDL or ‘bad cholesterol)), thereby effectively controlling cholesterol levels.
- Almonds are a leading food source of the powerful antioxidant alpha-tocopherol vitamin E – the vitamin E most easily absorbed by the body. According to research at Tufts University, this potent vitamin E, working in synergy with the flavonoids in almond skins, reduces the risk of heart disease.
- Almonds help reduce C-reactive protein which causes artery-damaging inflammation.
- Almonds are a good source of folic acid which helps to reduce the level of homocystein – a chemical that causes fatty plaque buildup in arteries.
- Almonds are a good source of potassium which is helpful in regulating blood pressure and low in sodium which helps contain and lower blood pressure.
- Almonds contain magnesium – an essential mineral required by the body for maintaining normal muscle and nerve function, keeping a healthy immune system, maintaining heart rhythm, and building strong bones. Almonds provide a whopping 286mg (72% DV) per 100 gram serving, or 395mg (99% DV) per cup.
So get your heart pumping – carry whole natural almonds in your car, purse or gym bag for anytime snacking, or use in recipes – almonds add a nutty flavour and crunch to any dish. Here’s a few ideas from the Almond Board of California on how to add their nutritional benefits to almost any meal:
- Mix toasted slivered almonds with whole grains such as quinoa, rice or couscous.
- Crushed almonds make a crunchy, delicious coating on baked fish, chicken and other meats.
- Enjoy in a breakfast yogurt parfait with fresh fruit.
- Use almond milk when whipping up your favorite shake or smoothie.
- Toss chopped almonds into your favorite brownie or cookie batter.
Recipe suggestions:
Baked Cherry Almond Oatmeal
Garlic and Hot Pepper Toasted Almonds
Quinoa Pilaf with Almonds and Apricots
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Apples, Almonds and Blue Cheese
Feb 14, 2013
Valentine’s is the day we celebrate the notion of love and perhaps
ponder its meaning.
No one lays it down like the Bible:
If we can love each other like that, there may be
some hope for us yet!
Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Lindo’s.
Feb 13, 2013
Kraft quality shredded cheese with a touch of Philadelphia for extra creaminess.
Available at Lindo’s stores in four varieties:
- Mexican Queso Quesadilla – classic queso with a touch of cream cheese.
- Italian Five Cheese – a blend of Mozzarella, Provolone, Romano, Asiago, and Parmesan with cream cheese.
- Triple Cheddar – delivers a creamy, sharp taste with its blend of Vermont White, Sharp, and Mild Cheddar cheese with cream cheese.
- Pepper Jack– soft and creamy Monterey Jack with red and green jalapeno peppers and cream cheese. (more…)
Feb 13, 2013
Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs – No Artificial Flavors, Preservatives, Colors, Fillers or By-Products. No nitrates or nitrites added except those naturally occurring in cultured celery juice and cherry powder. Now that’s one HOT DOG!!!
If you haven’t already, try these two great flavours from Oscar Mayer Selects – New York Style Smoked Uncured Beef Franks: seasoned with garlic; and Chicago Recipe Smoked Uncured Beef Franks: seasoned with tomato, onion and natural dill.
Feb 4, 2013
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.
