cooking for date night – In Good Taste http://ingoodtaste.kitchen Making Every Day an Occasion... Simply Sat, 28 Dec 2019 18:11:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-peonies-32x32.jpg cooking for date night – In Good Taste http://ingoodtaste.kitchen 32 32 Grouper with Mint-Red Pepper Relish http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/summer-date-night-menu/ http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/summer-date-night-menu/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:00:49 +0000 http://ingoodtasteblog.net/?p=3090 As the weather warms up, it’s hard to plan the perfect date night menu. To replace the hearty, stick-to-your-ribs fare of winter, start in the grocery store and shop the perimeter or the outside edge of your market — especially for fresh produce and fresh seafood, like grouper.  This is where you will find the freshest, healthiest and sometimes, even the least expensive food items. As you’re preparing your menu, whether it’s several courses or a more casual affair, keep some important tips in mind. Use fresh herbs and spices When cooking with herbs and spices, fresh are always best. If you’re using dried seasonings, make sure they are the freshest possible. The only dried seasoning I use is freshly ground pepper. Use the freshest ingredients possible Try to plan a menu based on ingredients that are available seasonally. Avoid canned, processed or preserved ingredients. Don’t add fat to your menu No one wants to feel weighed down on a special night.  Grill, steam, braise, stir-fry or roast foods instead of frying.  To add bulk to your meal without calories, add more vegetables and legumes (peas, beans and lentils) to your menu. Skip the sodium To avoid post-dinner bloating, use reduced-sodium […]

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