Popular broccolini tasty, definitely worth trying
Heloise
Dear Heloise: I see broccolini more and more in stores and served in restaurants. What exactly is it? — Jay M. in Delaware
Broccolini is a hybrid of Chinese kale and broccoli, with long stalks and broccoli-like flflorets on top. It actually looks more like a mix of asparagus and broccoli. Broccolini is more popular than ever. It has a sweet, subtle flflavor, with a hint of pepper taste as well. You can eat it raw or by cooking it your preferred way (steamed, boiled, etc.). Now available year-round, it’s definitely worth a taste! — Heloise
Dear Heloise: I read your column faithfully and really appreciate the hints, recipes and other information. I opened a can of kippered fifish a couple of days ago, and the smell was very strong. It seems to linger in the house. Is there some way to get rid of the odor? — Beverly S., Cheney, Wash.
Try boiling 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan on low heat. If you don’t have time to stay in the kitchen watching over a cooking pot, try sitting a dish of vinegar on the kitchen counter overnight. This should help not only with fifish odor, but with any cooking odor. For fifish odors on hands, wash with vinegar or lemon juice. — Heloise
Dear Heloise: I love hummus. With so many difffffffffffferent flflavors available, even those who think they don’t like hummus are bound to fifind one they like.
My hint is to use hum- mus in place of mayonnaise as a condiment on sandwiches. It’s delicious! Plus it’s healthier and high in fifiber and protein while having fewer calories, which makes it even better! — Susan K., Hazleton, Pa.
As Susan suggests, hummus adds wonderful flflavor to hot or cold sandwiches. If you’ve considered it only a dip made from ground chickpeas that can be enjoyed with chips, pita bread or sliced vegetables, be sure to give it a try on your next sandwich. — Heloise
Dear Heloise: I save the plastic scoops from coffffffffffffee cans to keep and use in my flflour, sugar and other baking supplies. It’s easier than grabbing a spoon every time. — Theresa D. in Ohio