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Who doesn’t love roasted potatoes? Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. They are so easy to make and are a great side dish. It never fails, each time I make them, I eat half right out the baking sheet! I can’t help it, this feeling reminds me of the Pringles slogan, “”Once […]
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Carrots are one of my favorite vegetables. I love that they are inexpensive, accessible and versatile to cook. The night I cooked these, I wasn’t planning on having carrots for dinner, but I was drawn to their beautiful colors in the supermarket. As most people do, I eat with my eyes first and knew these […]
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Having a bechamel sauce, also known as a white sauce, in your recipe book is a must. It can really elevate many of your dishes like macaroni & cheese, lasagna and vegetable platters. This sauce is very special to me because it was my equivalence of cake batter. Growing up, my mother never allowed my […]
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I can’t say enough great things about these wonderful egg bowls. They are so tasty and can be made a million different ways. This recipe is also kid friendly. You can have them choose their very own ingredients. I was introduced to these lovely creations while on our recent trip to Paris. I noticed several […]
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There is nothing like a warm bowl of soup during the winter months. It’s a feeling of comfort and warmth all found in one dish. You can’t find this kind of love in a can, and if you have, let me know! I try my hardest to make soup several times a month, especially when […]
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Moroccan stew, also called Marka, is a traditional dish. It’s normally made with lamb or chicken with added ingredients, like olives and preserved lemons. I personally have several ways to make this, but truly love the addition of sweet potatoes. This was the very first recipe my mother taught me to make. It’s a one […]
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Who doesn’t love a great bowl of pasta? I wanted to be able to make a pasta dish that was not only good but healthy. I believe I’ve found the perfect balance. This recipe was developed out of frustration, when I was trying to make stuffed chicken with spinach and ricotta cheese. I didn’t have […]
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This has to be one of my favorite things to eat. Growing up in Texas, I’ve had my share of very good chicken tortilla soup, which is the reason I wanted to make this dish once I moved out of state. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser and a great meal to cook ahead. This is […]
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Salmon is a crowd pleaser that’s easy to entertain with. The best dinner parties I’ve attended have featured salmon as the main dish. Every host appeared to be relaxed with a drink in one hand and a big smile to greet you at the door. Life, like food should be pleasurable, relaxed and easy. Making […]
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I try to keep salads in the fridge during the work week that my family and I can snack on between meals or take for lunch. This salad is definitely one of them and contains one of my very favorite ingredients, fresh corn. During the summer months, I really try to incorporate corn in a lot […]
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Do you like beets? Most would answer a big fat NO! This is very surprising to me given their natural sweetness. My unofficial research leads me to believe this could be the result of people having beets out of a can, instead of fresh beets. Others may have preconceived thoughts that beets will not taste […]
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This dish is my go to meal when I don’t feel like cooking or just don’t have the time. One of the biggest challenges that I hear from working mothers, and fathers is managing work and home life. Providing our families with a home cooked meal is something we all work hard to do. I […]
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I’ve been drinking this fruit shake faithfully for the past two years. The list of ingredients has changed over time, but I feel that I’ve found my Fab 5. At one point, I was spending over $25 a week on fruit. I had to scale back and make sure I was spending my money on […]
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Comfort food at its best, meatloaf is definitely an American staple. An oldie but goodie, that everyone of all ages enjoys to eat. While in college, I was looking for a cheap and easy meal to make that would give the appearance that I was a seasoned cook. It definitely worked since I was asked […]
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