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| Cleaning leeks Chop leeks first, then wash them with lots of water and finally drain in a colander. This should take care of hard to remove dirt. Chop the leeks lengthwise and then wash with lots of water for better cleaning. |
| Chosing fresh artichokes Look for compact, plump, round and heavy (related to their size) artichokes. Their leaves should be dark green with as few brown or black spots as possible. |
Nutritional information on appricots Apricots are a good source of Vitamin A. 1/2 a cup of apricots contains 20% of Vitamin A and 4% of Vitamin C.
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Uses of canned apricots Canned appricots are great as a cold desert, served with their juice, or as an addition to fruit salads and deserts. Apricot juice can also be reduced to thicken and serve as sauce for pies or ice cream.
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Almonds and nutritional information Uncooked almonds with their skin on are rich in vitamin E and high in protein. In fact, almonds contain as much protein as red meat does (equal quantities) but without the cholesterol. They also contain about 72% of monosaturated fat, which is the good fat. Use almonds in salads, rice dishes, vegetable dishes, stuffings and deserts.
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| Making apricot puree To make your own apricot puree, put canned appricots in a foor processor or blender and puree until smooth. |
| Substituting fat with apricot puree Apricot puree is a great alternative to fat in recipes. Simply replace the required fat in a recipe with apricot puree. |
Storing canned apricots Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place. Once opened, store apricots in the refrigerator, in a plastic or glass container, covered, for up to 1 week.
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| Storing fresh apricots Store fresh apricots in the refrigerator at 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Ripe apricots will last in the refrigerator in a plastic or paper bag for up to 2 days. For long term storage, cut apricots into halves, place them on a baking sheet and freeze. When completely frozen, put in a plastic freezer bag, seal and store them in the freezer for up to a
year. Thaw frozen apricots in the refrigerator. |
| Chosing apricots Try to pick plump and juicy looking apricots with a shiny, smooth, orange color. To check if an apricot is ripe, give it a gentle press with your thumb. If it is ripe, it will give in slightly. |
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