January 31, 2012, 5:54 pm

Serving Up A Smile 1/31/12: Orange You Glad It’s [Almost] Super Bowl Sunday?

Whether you are a Pats fan or are rooting for Big Blue, it’s hard to argue that the true star of the winter season is citrus fruit. Bright and full of flavor—and in season when most fruits and veggies are bland and costly—it lifts up the flavor of food without adding fat or salt and it offers a brightness that is pleasing to the palette.

The zest or outermost layer of skin on fruit such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit and pummelo, is a terrific way to add zing and that something special to food can save us when we might otherwise grab a salt shaker.

How to Zest a Lemon:



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Citrus zest is something I add often to lift the flavor of many a bland dish or pot of soup. Where better to enjoy it than in a bowl of Pats Fan's Lucky Salsa?




Little more than stirring a bunch of pre-prepped ingredients together and pouring into a bowl, this Vitamin C Salsa will feed a crowd on the cheap AND offer a good punch of nutrition! Did I mention that you need little more than a cutting board, a knife and a bowl? Easy, tasty and good for you. And fans of the Pats and Big Blue can be equally satisfied that this dish meets some sort of color-appropriate qualifications in line with their uniforms! It’s win-win!

Per 2 Tablespoon Serving:




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This Sunday, may the game be good, the commercials even better and hoping you and yours are free from junk food hangovers on Monday morning. And if you aren’t remember that Monday is a new day and a perfect time to remember why we love the foods that love us back! ~



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