(NC)—Rice and Beef Burritos offer families a portable and worry-free meal when leading an on-the-go lifestyle. Whether running to soccer practice, swimming lessons or a t-ball game, rice, fresh vegetables, black beans and lean ground beef will give your body the fuel it needs for maximum performance.
1/2 lb extra lean ground beef 250g
1 cup minced [...]

(NC)—Busy training schedules need not lose out to healthy meals with this portable rice wrap. Packed with the essentials – energy enhancing carbohydrates, fibre and protein – athletes can rest assured they are receiving the necessary nutrients for optimal performance.
2 cups trimmed, cut into small pieces, broccoli (may use frozen) 500 mL
1 lb boneless, skinless [...]

(ARA) – The trend of gourmet panini is still hot and people continue to look for ways to duplicate and enjoy the bold flavors of restaurant grilled sandwiches in the comfort of their own home. While there are countless ways to create a warm delicious panino or grilled sandwich, natural cheese serves as the common [...]

(ARA) – On a hot day, nothing tastes more refreshing than the sweet tang of fresh citrus. And now we can enjoy the seedless pleasures of navel oranges — fresh from Chile, where their winter harvest is in full swing.
One juicy segment after another — that’s one of the best ways to enjoy easily peeled [...]

(ARA) – Summer is the time for backyard entertaining, whether it’s a simple sandwich lunch with a few friends or a patio party for the neighbors.
But besides the typical salads and meat on a grill, it’s a challenge to find new outdoor menu ideas that are easy, summery light and sure to delight your guests.
This [...]

(ARA) — It’s that time of year when enticing smells from the grill waft from yard to yard, tempting taste buds. When it comes to selecting what type of meat to grill for your friends and family, beef ranks supreme.
Not only are hamburgers and steaks the two most popular foods for grilling, according to research [...]

(ARA) – There are few summer pastimes more honored than backyard grilling and entertaining. But before you fire up the grill for your next bash or weeknight dinner, you should learn how to properly select and grill fresh fish to perfection.
The wood grilling specialists at Bonefish Grill — a polished casual restaurant in 29 states [...]

(ARA) – Summertime brings out the best in family meals — fresh vegetables and fruit, fresh-air dining and a fresh opportunity for parents to maintain their commitment to feeding their kids well.
According to a recent study by Ohio State University and published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, of children ages 2 to [...]

(ARA) – Summer is filled with vacations, outdoor activities and, of course, lots of exciting meals. But just because you’re busy doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice delicious for nutritious.
The first step in maintaining a healthy lifestyle starts in the refrigerator – but it can be difficult when it is filled with tempting, unhealthy foods. [...]

(ARA) – Pure, all-natural foods have been gaining in popularity. From choosing whole-wheat pastas over enriched pasta to brown rice over white rice, Americans are paying more attention to what they eat.
And when it comes to cooking, olive oil has become a popular, all-natural selection, due in part to praise it has received from health [...]

Give summer favorites new sizzle – with a twist
(ARA) – Summer is the time when we break out the grill and dust off the picnic basket to celebrate warm weather with friends and loved ones. It’s also the time people bring out classic summer treats from tasty, hot barbecue to all-American apple pie. But classic [...]

(ARA) – Americans love hamburgers … that’s a fact. An estimated 1.5 billion pounds of ground beef become those favored burgers cooked at home each year. Whether it’s gas versus charcoal, with cheese or without, every burger fan has a different opinion about what makes the perfect patty.
But there’s one thing most burger enthusiasts agree [...]

Marinate your grilled fare for taste and safety
(ARA) – Literally soaked in flavor, marinated foods are undeniably delicious. But did you know that marinating also makes your grilled foods safer?
Anyone who loves the delectable flavor of hot-off-the-grill foods has probably heard that cancer-causing substances — such as heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs or HCAs) — form [...]

(ARA) – Warm summer days call for the perfect frosty refreshment. Try homemade fruit smoothies — sweetened naturally with pure honey. Creating your own creamy concoctions is easy — simply blend together your favorite fruits with ice cubes, milk or yogurt and a touch of honey. Honey is the secret ingredient to enhancing the sweet [...]

(ARA) – Dinnertime is a lot more fun during the grilling season when aromas of sizzling food fill the air. In fact, there’s a good case to make for cooking the whole dinner on the grill.
This time of year, supersweet corn from Florida ranks high on the list of delectable grillables — and, like grilling, [...]