Pico de Gallo is a chunky, fresh salsa. It’s easy to make, and it pairs well with your favorite tacos, burritos, or nachos. It also makes a great topping for scrambled eggs. The flavor of Pico de Gallo gets better if it sits in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. Makes 4 cups… Read more »
These tender, savory muffins are the perfect accompaniment to scrambled eggs at breakfast or a soup or salad at lunch. Makes 12 muffins 1 cup low-fat milk 1 large egg 1/4 cup melted butter ¾ cup Honeysuckle Sweet Red Onions, minced ¾ cup walnuts, chopped, toasted ¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese 2 tablespoons fresh dill,… Read more »
I love the aroma of banana bread when it’s baking, but I haven’t always loved how my blood glucose levels respond to this delicious treat. (I’ve had Type 1 diabetes since I was seven years old.) My search for the “perfect” banana bread resulted in this recipe. I use SPLENDA® Sugar Blend to cut the… Read more »
I’m buzzing with excitement today. I’m celebrating four years of successfully running Farmer’s Daughter Consulting. When I started this venture on July 21, 2014, I was hopeful and optimistic, but I wasn’t convinced I would have much success. My very first day in business yielded calls asking if I could do X, Y, or Z…. Read more »
A few months ago I was talking with a niece about favorite childhood food memories. Tater Tot Hotdish came up during that conversation, and I just couldn’t get it out of my mind. Who doesn’t love tater tots? I had to have it! But I wanted to update the recipe, using lean ground beef, adding… Read more »
By Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN, FAND | Founder & President of Farmer’s Daughter Consulting, Inc. Disclaimer: I am a member of the Beef Checkoff Beef Expert Bureau for which I receive an annual honorarium. The views expressed in this article are my own. When a colleague told me she’d gotten a new job, having… Read more »
Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN, FAND I’m exhausted. Tired of the drama. Weary from the fight. Worried about the future. Our food system is being held hostage by activists with agendas and confused consumers with good intentions who are making demands without understanding the consequences. Every time I see another product labeled “GMO-free” I cringe…. Read more »
Fresh Corn with Sweet Onions & Serrano Peppers I love simple side dishes like this, especially ones my husband will eat with so much enthusiasm! We love serving this side dish with roast chicken or grilled lean beef. Need another reason to love this recipe? It reheats well in the microwave. Makes 4 servings /… Read more »
Baby Red Potatoes with Fresh Dill and Butter I love simple vegetable side dishes like this, especially ones that bring back such fond memories of growing up on the farm. In early July my mom would often “steal” baby red potatoes from the plants in our garden. Instead of digging up the entire plant, she’d… Read more »
DISCLOSURE: I am a member of the Beef Checkoff Beef Expert Bureau for which I receive an annual honorarium. I grew up on a family farm in North Dakota with a large cow-calf operation. Most of the food we ate on the farm came from what we grew, including beef. To feed his family of… Read more »