TIP OF THE WEEK
Taking food pics
The following are some expert tips from Samsung for taking better food photos:
• A straight-on shot over your plate lacks visual interest. Switch it up by taking photos from multiple angles to see what works best.
• Some phones even have Food Mode, which automatically enhances color, contrast and blue tone effects.
MEAL PLANNING
Find the balance
Busy families can find time for a good dinner with planning and simple solutions, says Colleen Burns, a lifestyle expert and spokeswoman for Nestle’s Balance Your Plate program.
One of her top tips is to look for a variety of entrees and sides to bring a nutritional balance. Opt for lean proteins like fish and chicken served ith fresh or frozen veggies. Check
out her how-to video https://youtu.be/fKcY-jiTWJg to learn more.
TIME-SAVER
Don’t crowd the pan
For oven-roasting or pan-sauteing your meals to caramelized perfection, do not overcrowd your pan, LG says. Doing so will steam your veggies or protein — not good for flavor or presentation. Instead, sear on the stovetop in batches, or use multiple sheet pans when roasting in the oven, if you have a lot of ingredients.
— Brandpoint
EASY RECIPE
Three Cheese Chicken Chili
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chili peppers
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¾ teaspoon oregano leaves
• ¹⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cans (about 15 oz. each) cannellini beans (white kidney beans), undrained
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breasts
• 3 oz. cream cheese
• ¾ cup shredded Queso Blanco Velveeta cheese
• ¾ cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
Heat olive oil and butter in large soup pot. Add onions and sauté until tender, but not browned. Add garlic, chilies, cumin, oregano, cayenne, beans and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add chicken and cream cheese in small pieces. Stir and heat until cream cheese begins to melt. Add white Velveeta and Pepper Jack cheeses. Stir until cheeses melt. Serve warm.
