Do You Know Your Salts?
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Sea Salt
As its name suggests, sea salt is produced from evaporated sea water, often from the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean, or the North Sea. Unlike table salt, sea salt is more coarse and less refined: natural minerals like iron, zinc, and calcium are still part of its mixture, adding to its flavor and texture. Beware, these qualities are easily lost in the cooking process, so most chefs recommend using sea salt as a finishing touch. It's definitely got a crunch to it and should be used more sparingly than table salt.
Suggestion:
It's great sprinkled on cooked fish and meat dishes, broiled vegetables, and even tucked into desserts, such as caramel cakes and chocolate chip cookies.
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These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
- 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
- 4 Tortillas
- Cheddar
- Salt, to taste
METHOD:
- Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
- Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
- Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
- Enjoy!