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December 6, 2012

Food in Brief: 12/06/2012

FROM STAFF REPORTS ----

Love your gut

TRAVERSE CITY — Oryana Food Cooperative will hold a "Love Your Gut" store tour tonight from 6 to 7 p.m.

The tour is designed to help identify the foods and supplements that can restore a healthy gut and promote a healthy, robust digestive tract.

There is no charge to participate. Call 947-0191.

Cooking with Perry

TRAVERSE CITY — Chef Perry Harmon will teach a class in "Warming Winter Soups" at Chateau Chantal on Jan. 26 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

It's part of a series of classes he'll be teaching at the winery on the Old Mission Peninsula this winter. Cost is $95 per person. Those attending should bring an apron and a knife.

To register or view the entire class schedule, visit www.chateauchantal.com or (800) 969-4009.

Some like it hot

Need a new recipe for the holidays?

Frank's RedHot suggests some quick recipes for entertaining that deliver as much spice as taste. Check these out.

Spicy Black Bean Dip

1 (15- to 19-oz. size) can black beans, drained

1 1/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1/2 c. sour cream

1/3 c. Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce

1/4 c. minced yellow onion

1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Garnish: Minced green onions, chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives

Heat oven to 350°. Mash beans in large bowl. Stir in 1 c. cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, onion and jalapeno. Stir until smooth. Spoon into greased 9-inch pie plate. Bake 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through. Top with remaining 1/4 c. cheese. Garnish as desired. Serve with tortilla chips or vegetables.

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