Serve Mom Breakfast in Bed

Enjoy A Few Mexican-inspired Appetizers

Food for a Spring Day

We are delighted that it's springtime once again! IN THIS ISSUE, we're showcasing three simple recipes that highlight delicious spring vegetables and wonderful flavors. Spring Asparagus Benedict is perfect for a weekend brunch, enjoy a Spring Salad for lunch, and make a healthy Seared Salmon for dinner.

A Special Springtime Dinner

In a few days, it will be official - Spring! With the new season comes many occasions to celebrate -- bridal showers, weddings, graduations, and Easter (it's early this year, March 27th). Take a break from the routine and get together with family and friends for a springtime dinner. In this issue, we've prepared a great menu based on familiar classics, but each with a fresh twist! Invite people over, set the table, and get cooking!

Mastering Muffin Making

There's nothing like fresh, warm muffins! In this issue, we've set out to discover the key techniques needed for baking a better muffin. We put our new findings to practice in three recipes: Savory Spinach, Bacon and Cheese Muffins, Citrus Poppyseed Muffins, and a everyone's favorite, Nana's Banana Muffins.

Viva Brazil! Exploring the Cuisine

In just a few months, the 2016 summer games will convene in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the first time the event has been held in South America. In anticipation of this big occasion, we're headed on a virtual trip to Brazil via our kitchen. We've uncovered three traditional recipes as part of our culinary exploration: Feijoada, (a Brazilian Bean and Meat dish), Salada de Batatas, (a Brazilian Potato Salad), and Brigadeiro, (a Brazilian sweet treat). We've adapted them to our "northern" kitchen and have been enjoying their fabulous flavors. We think you'll like them, too! Bom apetite!

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Melting Hearts with Chocolate Treats

When its Valentine's season, chocolate takes on a special role as a representative and token of love with its complex dimensions mirroring love itself. In this issue, we're getting ready for the season of love with three chocolate treats, Lacy Nib Cookies on a Strawberry Salad, Gooey, Double-Chocolate Mocha Cookies, and Chocolate Pots de Creme. Yes, we think chocolate says it best!

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Time for a Chili Cookoff!

The perfect answer to chillier winter days is a bowl of chili! It's a hot topic with passionate attitudes about exactly what comprises a good chili. We offer three right answers for making a "great chili" in this issue with recipes and tips for a White Chicken Chili, an Almost Texas-Style Chili, and a Spicy Three Bean Chili.

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Eating with a Plant Slant

IN THIS ISSUE, we're getting reacquainted with our everyday kitchen and making a renewed commitment for making the healthy choice, the easy choice. Along the way, we'll help you learn cooking skills to build your kitchen confidence. We'll practice with some delicious, veggie-grain bowls -- you'll love their top-notch nutrition and fabulous flavors!

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Breakfast Strudel for a Merry Morning

Looking for a different breakfast during the holiday season? Try our recipe for a savory Breakfast Strudel! Most of it is assembled ahead of time, then baked and served hot. Check out the recipe below and tips on how to bake with puff pastry.

Copyright 2015 - Acorn Advisors | kitchen collage | 430 e. locust st | des moines | IA | 50309