Saturday, August 31, 2019

Fast food can be healthy without sauce and soda, Harvard study reports


Fast food can be healthy without sauce and soda, Harvard study reports



Dieting is easy — if you can avoid temptation.

New story in Health from Time: Spanish Parents Sue After Acid Reflux Medication Mix Up Leaves Babies With ‘Abnormal’ Body Hair Growth

MEAL PLAN! Curried Chicken Salad with Mango, Corn Chowder, Shrimp Quesadillas, AND MORE!

 
Meal Plan for September Week 1!

Meal Plan for September Week 1!

This week, please welcome Rachel Knecht and her meal plans! Rachel is a recipe tester here on Simply Recipes and the blogger behind Baking with Rachel.

Welcome to September! I always look forward to this month and all the excitement around the start of a new school year. Yet, I'm not quite ready to let go of the magical summer season. I feel an urgency to squeeze every ounce of the bounty of summer into each meal. Not a single ear of corn or ripe tomato can go uneaten!

Our family likes to commemorate the new school year by having a favorite dinner on the first day. Each of these meals makes an excellent choice. They make the most of the late summer bounty as well as help us transition to a busier schedule.

The shrimp quesadillas are a great way to dress up the standard cheese version. The curried chicken salad with mango is a beautiful golden hue and perfect for a simple late summer meal, preferably eaten outside.

Corn chowder and Dad's Ratatouille are classic dishes that are worth the effort and may even become a September tradition that everyone looks forward to for years to come.

Lastly, sweet potato waffles with fried egg, bacon, and scallions is a fun way to end a day and make the next day’s breakfast at the same time. I hope you enjoy these meals and have a wonderful start to September!

Here’s What’s For Dinner This Week! 

  • Curried Chicken Salad with Mango
  • Shrimp Quesadilla
  • Corn Chowder
  • Sweet Potato Waffles with Fried Egg, Bacon, and Scallions
  • Dad’s Ratatouille

Before diving in, we wanted to highlight the ultimate way to save time in your week: having your groceries delivered right to your door. Click on the red "Add to Shopping List" button at the bottom of any recipe (or meal plan) and check it out! We call this feature “Relish” and we're into it because, really,  dinner can be simpler.

 
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Taco Bell to remove 9 items from menu


Taco Bell to remove 9 items from menu



It’s sadly time to say goodbye to some old friends.

Friday, August 30, 2019

Hurricane Dorian-themed cake from Publix prompts mixed reviews from shoppers


Hurricane Dorian-themed cake from Publix prompts mixed reviews from shoppers



Not everyone is sweet on this Hurricane Dorian cake.

Mario Batali's latest hearing in indecent assault, battery case proceeds


Mario Batali's latest hearing in indecent assault, battery case proceeds



Batali’s lawyer has denied the assault charges and said they were “without merit.”

Boston Market giving lucky fan 1-ton tub of their favorite side dish


Boston Market giving lucky fan 1-ton tub of their favorite side dish



If you can dream it, you can do it.

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Cadbury facing backlash over new chocolate bar meant to promote diversity


Cadbury facing backlash over new chocolate bar meant to promote diversity



The British confectionery giant Cadbury has been facing some backlash on social media for a new candy bar that it introduced in India, which features four types of chocolate — dark, blended, milk and white — to promote diversity.

Top Five Health Benefits of Soba Noodles

Effect on health if we eat Soba Noodles

Health Benefits of Soba Noodles – Nowadays, it is all about healthy eating, right? Well, why not take the healthy eating as far as your noodle cravings?   Fortunately, there are healthy noodles. One healthy alternative is Soba noodles. Unlike your typical noodles, buckwheat is the main ingredient in soba noodles.

Because of buckwheat, soba noodles have a ton of nutritional value and health benefits over the other options. Read on to find out why soba noodles should have space on your shelves.

Soba Noodles

1] Promotes cardiovascular health

Buckwheat is rich in flavonoids, specifically routine. Rutin reduces bad cholesterol (LDL), which health experts associate with heart disorders. Additionally, rutin helps with the formation of good cholesterol (HDL), which promotes cardiovascular health.

Soba Noodles Promotes cardiovascular health

Buckwheat is also magnesium-rich. Magnesium is a mineral compound that helps in the relaxation of blood vessels, promoting blood flow. Good blood flow increases the delivery of nutrients and achieves the optimal blood pressure.

2] It can help control your Blood sugar

As long you do not have diabetes you should not care about blood sugar levels, right? No, wrong!

Stay with high blood sugar levels for a long time and you risk complications such as:

  • Stroke
  • Kidney damage
  • Eye damage
  • Nerve damage
  • Skin problems
  • Cardiac arrest and heart failure

Furthermore, controlling blood sugar is one strategy of weight loss management.

Research shows that buckwheat has compounds that control your blood sugar levels by enhancing the way cells respond to insulin.

Additionally, buckwheat has a low glycemic index (GI). The body slowly absorbs the complex carbs in buckwheat slowly. Therefore, it does not rapidly increase your blood sugar level.

That’s not all. Buckwheat is rich in magnesium. This mineral is a cofactor for enzymes that expedite insulin secretion.

3]  Supplies important minerals and vitamins

Minerals and vitamins are crucial for optimal health. The buckwheat in soba noodles contains vitamins and minerals such as:

  • Thiamin: helps in neurotransmission, digestion, and the metabolism of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
  • Magnesium: improves cardiovascular and digestive functions, helps in the recovery and growth of muscles and helps the body fight stress.
  • Manganese: helps in the synthesis of hormones and proteins that assist in blood clotting.
  • Folic acid: helps in the formation of new cells.
  • Copper: prevents neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
  • Zinc: helps the body fight diseases by boosting the immune system.
  • Phosphorous: promotes healthy circulation and optimal function of blood vessels.

4] Helps with weight loss

It sounds far fetched associating noodles with weight loss. But remember, soba noodles contain buckwheat, which is not a cereal grain. It is a seed that looks like cereal grain (pseudo-cereal). So, it does not have some negatives of cereals such as fat content. The lack of fat means, buckwheat has fewer calories. The first rule of weight loss management is eating low-calorie foods.

Soba lose weight

5]  Buckwheat has high quality protein

Buckwheat is a better source of protein than other cereals. It has 12 amino acids (compounds that as the building blocks for proteins) that help in the production of energy and growth of muscle mass.

Additionally, buckwheat has all the essential amino acids. Essential here means that these are the amino acids the human body cannot synthesize. The main advantage of buckwheat is that it contains lysine, an essential amino acid absent or occurring in small quantities in plant-based protein sources.

Undeniably, soba noodles carry a great nutritional value that comes with a myriad of health benefits. And, they are just as delicious and easy to prepare. So, kick out your regular pack of noodles and replace it with buckwheat noodles.

Buckwheat

However, you will only enjoy the complete list of health benefits if you take 100% buckwheat noodles. Some brands make soba noodles by mixing wheat flour and buckwheat flour. So, be sure to check the list of ingredients. In the meantime, learn how to enjoy a healthy hot bowl using this simple soba noodles recipe.

 

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Tennessee man sues Popeyes over fruitless (or chickenless) hunt for sold-out sandwich


Tennessee man sues Popeyes over fruitless (or chickenless) hunt for sold-out sandwich



A Tennessee man who spent "countless time driving" from one Popeyes to another in search of its popular chicken sandwich is suing the fast-food chain after he was left hungry. 

New story in Health from Time: ‘This Ain’t Your Mother’s Marijuana.’ Federal Health Officials Issue National Warning on Pot

New story in Health from Time: There’s No Such Thing As a ‘Gay Gene,’ a New Study Argues

New story in Health from Time: Hundreds of Detained Migrants Diagnosed With Mumps in 19 States

New story in Health from Time: Juul Commits $100 Million to New System to Help Retailers Block Sales to Minors

Buffalo Wild Wings joining Popeyes, Chick-fil-A 'chicken wars' with 2 new sandwiches


Buffalo Wild Wings joining Popeyes, Chick-fil-A 'chicken wars' with 2 new sandwiches



The chicken wars are far from over.

Dad shocked after Freddie Mercury's face 'appears' in pork chop


Dad shocked after Freddie Mercury's face 'appears' in pork chop



Talk about seeing double.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Disney World guests complain about bug-covered food: 'She felt something crawling inside her mouth'


Disney World guests complain about bug-covered food: 'She felt something crawling inside her mouth'



One family wants to make it clear that they did not wants bugs with their dinner.

Chick-fil-A director's peace offering to 'stressed out' Popeyes employees goes viral


Chick-fil-A director's peace offering to 'stressed out' Popeyes employees goes viral



Popeyes may have started the viral "chicken war" but one Chick-fil-A location used their chicken sandwiches as a peace offering.

Tennessee restaurant owners caught washing kitchen supplies in lake: 'This isn’t the first time'


Tennessee restaurant owners caught washing kitchen supplies in lake: 'This isn’t the first time'



You’ve got to see it to believe it.

Viral deep-fried 'Pizzadilla' grosses out the internet: 'I'm gonna have a nightmare tonight'


Viral deep-fried 'Pizzadilla' grosses out the internet: 'I'm gonna have a nightmare tonight'



Pizza is great. Quesadillas are delicious. Deep fried food is wonderful. Combining all three into one monster dish, however, might be taking things a little too far.

New story in Health from Time: Why America Is Failing To Feed Its Aging

NYC Taco Bell Cantinas reportedly using 'low alcohol imposters' for their cocktails


NYC Taco Bell Cantinas reportedly using 'low alcohol imposters' for their cocktails



Apparently, thinking outside the bun sometimes means making weak cocktails.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

New story in Health from Time: Johnson & Johnson Was Ordered to Pay $572 Million for Its Role in the Opioid Crisis. With Similar Lawsuits Across the Country, That Could Be Just the Beginning

Popeyes announces chicken sandwich has sold out month early, expected to be gone by end of week


Popeyes announces chicken sandwich has sold out month early, expected to be gone by end of week



Well, that was fast.

Popeyes 'chicken war' sparks chaos, employee frustration: 'Somebody called me Mr. Slowa--'


Popeyes 'chicken war' sparks chaos, employee frustration: 'Somebody called me Mr. Slowa--'



Popeyes has sparked a chicken war – and it’s not just affecting other fast food chains, it’s affecting the morale of its employees.

McDonald’s employee defends dragging customer out by his feet: 'He threw the french fry in my face'


McDonald’s employee defends dragging customer out by his feet: 'He threw the french fry in my face'



Former McDonald’s employees are speaking out after a viral video appeared to show a customer being dragged out of the restaurant.

Teen registers Popeyes' customers to vote as they wait for chicken sandwiches


Teen registers Popeyes' customers to vote as they wait for chicken sandwiches



Fried chicken with a side of community pride, coming on up.

Monday, August 26, 2019

Popeyes' chicken sandwich is surprise hit: 'We didn’t expect this type of reaction'


Popeyes' chicken sandwich is surprise hit: 'We didn’t expect this type of reaction'



Apparently, people really wanted a new chicken sandwich.

Fast food contributing to higher cholesterol in urban crows, study says


Fast food contributing to higher cholesterol in urban crows, study says



Fast food may be the reason dumpster-diving urban crows have higher cholesterol levels than their rural cousins.

Starbucks announces new pumpkin coffee, return of Pumpkin Spice Latte


Starbucks announces new pumpkin coffee, return of Pumpkin Spice Latte



It is the chain's first new pumpkin coffee drink in 16 years.

Dairy Queen burgers are not made of human meat, store confirms after feds swarm restaurant


Dairy Queen burgers are not made of human meat, store confirms after feds swarm restaurant



Dairy Queen has had to oddly clarify that the store's food does not contain "human meat" after one of its South Carolina restaurants was swarmed by federal agents last week.

Chick-fil-A customer assaulted pregnant woman at drive-thru for allegedly cutting in front of her in line


Chick-fil-A customer assaulted pregnant woman at drive-thru for allegedly cutting in front of her in line



A woman was arrested in Delaware after allegedly attacking a pregnant woman at the drive-thru of a Chick-fil-A.

Olive Garden denies it's funding Trump’s 2020 reelection after boycott tweet goes viral


Olive Garden denies it's funding Trump’s 2020 reelection after boycott tweet goes viral



A viral tweet about Olive Garden funding Trump’s 2020 reelection bid has turned out to be fake.

KFC testing meat-free fried chicken at single location


KFC testing meat-free fried chicken at single location



KFC is the latest fast-food chain to test going beyond meat.

New story in Health from Time: How Wearing Sunglasses Actually Impacts Your Eyes, According to Science

Americans willing to name child 'Pumpkin Spice' to get coffee for life, survey claims


Americans willing to name child 'Pumpkin Spice' to get coffee for life, survey claims



The vast majority of Americans love pumpkin spice so much that they'd be willing to sign a petition to allow the flavor to be available throughout the year.

Sunday, August 25, 2019

New story in Health from Time: Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood Visitors Reportedly Exposed to Measles

Burger King employee allegedly refuses to serve deaf woman at drive-thru: 'It's too busy'


Burger King employee allegedly refuses to serve deaf woman at drive-thru: 'It's too busy'



An employee at a fast-food restaurant has reportedly been fired after claiming he was too busy to take a deaf woman’s order.

New Recipes! Chicken Korma, S'mores Ice Cream, Paloma Cocktails and MORE!

Latest recipes from Simply Recipes.
 

Hello! Happy Monday!

I am celebrating today because there has been ongoing construction all around the townhomes where we live for the PAST YEAR, and this week, the scaffolding is finally starting to come down and the workmen are beginning to pack up. Hallelujah!!! There has been such constant hammering and yammering for so long, I barely remember what peace and quiet are like!

I'm thinking of throwing my neighbors a little party out on our shared patio to celebrate. Fun idea, right?! I think I'll make a batch of our S'mores Ice Cream for the kiddos and a few rounds of Paloma Cocktails for the grown-ups. I'll blast some music from my front door and we can all relax together for a little bit. Block party!

Hope your week is joyful and free of any hammering or yammering!

XO,
Emma

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S'mores Ice Cream

by Summer Miller

S'mores Ice Cream celebrates summer in all the best ways. Slightly charred, ooey-gooey, melted marshmallows swirled into a rich vanilla ice cream with chocolate and graham crackers. Get ready to eat the perfect summertime treat!

 

Classic Paloma Cocktail

by Maggie Hoffman

This tall and fizzy Paloma cocktail—made with grapefruit soda, tequila, and lime—is easy to make for backyard BBQs and summer gatherings.

 

Chicken Korma

by Prerna Singh

This sped-up version of chicken korma saves time without sacrificing flavor! Boneless chicken thighs are gently simmered in a rich, creamy sauce to create layers of sweet and spicy flavors.

 

Blueberry Jam in the Microwave // Cookbook Recipe

by Carrie Havranek

Love jam? Love blueberries? How about making jam in the microwave? Let's do it! This recipe comes from Sally Vargas' new book The Blueberry Cookbook.

 

Chicken Panzanella Salad

by Nick Evans

Who knew stale bread could be so good? This Chicken Panzanella Salad with bread, tomatoes, and shredded chicken is the perfect dinner for a hot summer night. Easy, delicious, and good enough to eat on its own!

 

How to Make Ghee

by Prerna Singh

Ghee has a lovely nutty flavor, lasts for up to a year, and has a high smoke point. It can also often be enjoyed by people who are lactose intolerant.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

 

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

by Elise Bauer

Bacon-wrapped shrimp! Ridiculously good, grilled or roasted in the oven, and seasoned with chili and lime. Two tricks ensure crispy bacon without overcooking the shrimp. Perfect for your next backyard BBQ!

 

Green Chile Enchiladas

by Elise Bauer

Green chile enchiladas! These are made with corn tortillas stuffed with roasted green chiles and jack cheese, then smothered with roasted tomatillo salsa verde. Great as a make-ahead meal or freezer meal.

 

Herbed Turkey Burger

by Elise Bauer

Turkey burgers come to life with parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. So simple but so good!

 

Creamed Corn

by Sally Vargas

Make the most of sweet corn season by serving up this creamed corn at your next backyard BBQ. This dish also freezes beautiful and can be made with frozen corn (hello, Thanksgiving side dish!).

 
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