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Kitchen 101: Little Tricks
A friend did a post on her blog a year ago about her experience when she spent an afternoon at a cooking school with her co-workers. She was so excited about the little tips and tricks she learned,...
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Recipe: My Favorite Bran Muffins
I really like this bran muffin recipe. But then again, I'm a girl who craves Wheaties and Wheat Chex. But actually, my husband and one year old enjoy them, too. I make the mini-muffin version. We are...
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Recipe: English Muffin Pizzas
This is a quick and easy meal that the whole family can enjoy. To make it more nutritious, I like to use the whole grain English muffins. (I stock up on them when they're on super sale.) I use a...
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Food for Thought: Healthy Substitutions
I like the idea of substitutions in order to use what is in the kitchen or to make a recipe healthier. This is the first of several substitution-related posts to come. Enjoy!With a few small...
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Incredible Edibles: Blueberries
Blueberries are a highly-storable and nutritious with a good amount of berry flavor. We particularly favor the frozen kind, year-round. When I read about the health benefits of these little berries, it...
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What to eat . . . to catch fewer colds
In order to catch fewer colds: Spinach, pumpkin seeds, halibut and Brazil nuts contain magnesium; fish, garlic, liver and eggs are high in selenium and cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli and...
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Recipe: Easy yet authentic salsa
I love salsa. This is probably the 5th salsa recipe I have posted on this blog. Spice brings great yet healthy flavor. This is a salsa recipe that my friend from Guatemala uses for a tasty yet simple...
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Recipe: Quick and Hearty Broccoli, Chicken and Carrot Soup
Soups are so filling and satisfying--and great during the chilly season. I looked up this recipe the other day when I realized that I was struggling to get my veggies in. Not that I detest them, but...
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Recipe: Simply Baked Apples
This recipe is one that the whole family will enjoy! It's easy and a guilt-free treat. This is an excellent way to help everyone from the baby on up to get their apple-a-day in. You could add butter,...
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Recipe: Neiman Marcus Cookies
These cookies are a fun twist to the classic chocolate chip. It incorporates heart-healthy oatmeal flour. I halved this recipe and froze some of the dough. I mixed in white chocolate chips....
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Recipe: Great Granola Bars
I haven't made these at home, but I made them at a friend's house. We had them with snipped dried apricots and then another with dried blueberries. They are delicious--especially when they're fresh....
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Recipe: Sticking a whole chicken in a crockpot
This is one of those arenas of cooking that may seem intimidating, but I am here to say that it is not as daunting as it sounds. Basically, the title explains the recipe. I won't claim to be an...
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Recipe: Whole Wheat Snickerdoodles
I just discovered this recipe for snickerdoodles, one of my favorite cookies. It uses whole wheat flour, which makes it healthier, but otherwise, it is a cookie! They turned out delicious. This recipe...
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Recipe: The Graham Cracker
Recently, I've undergone a graham cracker experiment with some friends. We've tried different recipes together and separately and tried to conclude what is the perfect graham cracker formula. While it...
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Favorites: Edy's/Dreyer's Fruit Bars
When hot temperatures arrive, cooling, refreshing treats can't be beat. A standard favorite of mine has been Edy's/Dreyer's Fruit Bars. (For some reason the brands differ in the East and West.) The...
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Incredible Edibles: Old-Fashioned Oatmeal
I'm back! This post has been a long time coming. Old-fashioned oats are a major staple of our diet. It makes for a hearty, filling breakfast. I like the idea of starting my day out on the right foot,...
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Incredible Edibles: Milk
I'm an advocate for good ol' milk! It's wholesome nutrition, a great source of calcium and protein. There are more sources of milk than just cows, but one may wonder about the relative nutritional...
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Recipe: The Lean Philly
This is a version of my mom's recipe. I like to serve it on whole wheat toast with mustard and light mayo. It's a quick, yet satisfying meal.Enjoy!The Lean Philly Cheesesteak1 large onion, sliced into...
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Recipe: Lighter Lemon Cheesecake
This makes for a delicious cheesecake. We enjoyed it for Easter. Watch this while baking, the lower-fat adaptation may bake a little faster. Enjoy!Lemon Cheesecake (Recipe adapted from Betty...
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Favorites: Arnold's Whole Grain Breads
Finding a good deal on the corn-syrup-free wheat breads is a trick. (I finally checked the label of the store brand whole wheat bread standby I had. But a friend told me about an Entenmann's Bakery...
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Recipe Idea: 15 Bean Soup
This is a hearty and economical soup or chili. Just find the package next to the bagged dried beans. It calls for a chopped onion, spices, and a bit of ham. I even used it for a take-in meal and the...
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Recipe: Black Bean Burgers
Sometimes I like veggie burgers, but not because I'm vegetarian. These are a healthy yet satisfying alternative to the burger, however! I hear that black bean burgers are pretty popular in restaurants...
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Incredible Edibles: Fresh Spinach
Fresh spinach makes for delicious salads, a lettuce substitute in sandwiches (including paninis), and an excellent addition to cooked dishes, including omelets, rice and pasta dishes, and soups. It's a...
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Recipe: Fruity Popsicles!
Well, it's high time that we get another post on here. After our second baby's arrival, I just haven't made it onto this blog. I still have had to work with food, though! But with the summer heat, I've...
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