Month: April 2015

Americans feel less assured about the quality of their food than they used to. In a recent survey by Consumer Reports magazine, over 90 percent of respondents said they wanted to know more about what they

Wild Rice with Roasted Grapes, Maple Hazelnuts and Sage The nuttiness of whole-grain wild rice blended with fragrant fresh sage adds depth, while roasted grapes combined with balsamic vinegar bring an unexpected twist. Maple-glazed hazelnuts

Sosaties This popular South African kebab is commonly served at braais, or barbecues. Meat seasoned in a spicy apricot-curry marinade is skewered with apricots and onions before being cooked on a hot grill. Although traditionally

Key Lime Mousse This raw, vegan mousse is like a deconstructed Key lime pie. It’s made with fresh lime juice, avocados and banana and placed atop a raw crust of coconut, walnuts and dates. See

Cinnamon is among the most distinct of spices. When its sweet aroma wafts through the house, you know something tasty is cooking. Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of a tropical evergreen tree. Once cut

Apple-Cranberry Chutney Chutneys are typically hot, spicy, tangy or pungent palate-pleasing condiments that liven up any dish. Cinnamon adds a delightful flavor to this chutney, which works as an appetizer with crostini or pita chips

Pickled Grapes These slightly sweet and sour grapes (flavored with cinnamon) are good on their own or enjoyed as part of a cheese plate, on salads or in a cocktail. Developed by Alexandra Caspero, MA,

In 1999, Alice J. Lenihan, MPH, RD, LDN, responded to the North Carolina Dietetic Association's call for Special Olympics World Summer Games volunteers. Since then, the organization has been a big part of her life: