Page B2 February 6, 2008 F ood From hearty recipes fo r one-pot stews to new ideas fo r the season's best ingredients, we have you covered in the kitchen. Stay warm and eat healthy. Please e-mail SharonS@portlandobserver.com to request or share a favorite recipe. 10 Easy Steps to a Healthier Heart W hen it com es preventing heart disease through diet, th e re ’s quite a bit you can do— and a lot to rem em ber. E m brace foods w ith heart-protecting antioxidants, such as richly colored fruits and vegetables, w hole grains, beans, nuts and soy products. T ry to lim it foods that increase blood cholesterol or lead to w eight gain, including saturated fats, trans fats and dietary cholesterol, as well as salt, sugar and alcohol. So enjoy these delicious heart-healthy recipes— add in a good dose o f daily ex ercise— and y o u ’ll be on your w ay to a healthier lifestyle! Keep your heart healthy and reduce your heart attack risk with these simple tips. r S w 'e.'',. 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Avoiding periodontal disease prevents inflammation in the arteries, which helps you head off heart disease. 7. Eat no more than 20 grams of saturated fat a day and as little trans fat as possible. 8. Read labels and throw out all food that has sugar in the first five ingredients. 9. Have just one glass of wine or beer a day. It’s a consistent finding that teetotalers have a higher risk of heart disease than people who drink a little, and people who drink a lot have little heart disease but tend to die of cancer. 10. Eat nine servings of colorful fruits and vegetables a day. Kale& Potato Hash "Serve as a side with a steak or pork chops or set a poached egg on top fo r a hearty break­ fast or brunch. ” R ed S e e d le s s G ra p e s Ingredients • 2 • • • Clul.) Price SI 00 lb. eQUltà, SAVE up to $ 2 .9 9 lb. CLUB PRICE with all your heart ------------------ Thursday, FebruaryM Tostitos Tortilla Chips See what you tan get fo rn o 9 to 135-0? Selected varieties SAVE op lo S3 49 on 2 One Dozen Beautiful Long Stem Roses 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground 8 cups torn kale leaves (about 1/ pepper large bunch; see Tip) • 2 cups cooked shredded 2 tablespoons horseradish potatoes (see Ingredient note) 1 medium shallot, minced • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin 1/4 teaspoon salt olive oil Directions 1. Place kale in a large microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain, cool slightly, and finely chop. 2. Meanwhile, mix horseradish, shallot, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add the chopped kale and potatoes; stir to combine. 3. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet; over medium heat. Add the kale mixture, spread into an even layer and cook, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes and returning the mixture to an even layer, until the potatoes begin to turn golden brown and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes total. NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 240calories; 12gfat(2g sat, 8 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 3()g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 5 g fiber; 244 mg sodium. TIP: A 1 - to 1 l/2-pound hunch of kale yields 16 to 24 cups of chopped leaves. When preparing kale for these recipes, remove the tough ribs, chop or tear the kale as directed, then wash it—allowing some water to cling to the leaves. The moisture helps steam the kale during the first stages of cooking. r — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — i, S unday S low C ooker C ollection "My fam ily loves this delicious recipe with a scoop o f vanilla ice cream ” V euve C licquot Safeway SELECT Ice Cream Domaine Chandon Erath or Kendall-Jackson 750-ml Selected varietals Slow Cooker Apple-Pecan Crisp Prep: 15 min.. Cook: 3 hrs. Be sure to check your apples at 2 hours, as overcooking may make them mushy. Ingredients Lucerne Large Eggs Betty Crocker Cake or Brownie Mix 18 to 19.5 0? Cake Mix 18 3 to 20.5-O? Brownio Mb Selected varteties SAVE up te St 25 Great gifts made simple OLINE it • • • • • • • • • 5 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans Vanillaicecream | Preparation | 1. Place apples in a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker; drizzle with I lemon juice, and toss to coat. I 2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or two forks until mixture resembles coarse meal; sprinkle over apples. • 3. Cover and cook on HIGH 3 hours or until apples are tender. Sprinkle I with pecans. Serve warm with ice cream. I-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 1 i