Rose McAvoy

Follow these 5 steps to achieve your New Year’s resolution

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Follow these 5 steps to achieve your New Year’s resolution

Quality goal setting is an art and a science. A strong goal inspires growth and challenges you to…

Defeating deprivation: Weight loss can be fun and sustainable

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Defeating deprivation: Weight loss can be fun and sustainable

Earlier this year I conducted a survey to learn more about the challenges women experience while eating for…

To teach kids about healthful eating, show, don’t tell

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To teach kids about healthful eating, show, don’t tell

We are a household of chatty people.

Recipe for easy peasy sugar pumpkin puree

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Recipe for easy peasy sugar pumpkin puree

If you bought any of the smaller sugar pumpkins to decorate for fall, don’t toss them into the…

Coffee cake perfect for pre-feast brunch on Thanksgiving

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Coffee cake perfect for pre-feast brunch on Thanksgiving

Holiday gatherings, and Thanksgiving especially, already require a lot of meal planning and cooking. With all the fuss…

Freezing taco meat ahead of time makes preparation a snap

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Freezing taco meat ahead of time makes preparation a snap

If your family loves taco night as much as mine does, you are going to love this quick…

5 expert healthy food hacks so you save time and eat better

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5 expert healthy food hacks so you save time and eat better

1. Rethink fast food: Busy people don’t need fast food they need food fast. Instead of hitting the…

Roasted pumpkin soup. (Rose McAvoy)

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Keep it light with this creamy roasted pumpkin soup

Given a choice, I have always preferred creamy to broth-based soups. The rich flavor and luscious texture of…

Short on time and energy? Try these easy Asian-inspired dishes

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Short on time and energy? Try these easy Asian-inspired dishes

When your family is stressed, try these side dishes, which make it easier to eat at home

Apples: Fall comfort food and connection to our past

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Apples: Fall comfort food and connection to our past

I can no longer count the number of hours I have spent inching west on U.S. 2 after…

Fast, healthy meals help you focus when life spins out of control

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Fast, healthy meals help you focus when life spins out of control

The very first thing I do when life feels chaotic is create certainty with food.

Prepared vegetables get healthy food on the table fast

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Prepared vegetables get healthy food on the table fast

I’m sure you agree, vegetables are an essential ingredient in any healthy diet. They’re particularly important when it…

Homemade granola: Wonderful to eat, wonderfully simple to make

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Homemade granola: Wonderful to eat, wonderfully simple to make

I remember my first batch of homemade granola. I was sure something so wonderful would be complicated to…

Don’t suppress cravings, and try this diet indulgence instead

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Don’t suppress cravings, and try this diet indulgence instead

We have all been there. You are going about your day, minding your own business when suddenly it…

Ginger steamed cod pays homage to family cat

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Ginger steamed cod pays homage to family cat

This week we mourn the end of a 15-year bro-mance that spanned two generations of men in my…

Peach caprese salad puts summer on the table, quickly and easily

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Peach caprese salad puts summer on the table, quickly and easily

I am a big fan of recipes that come together quickly, and the healthier the better. I especially…

Fresh corn pairs nicely with bacon on the skillet

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Fresh corn pairs nicely with bacon on the skillet

Before it was labeled a foodie trend, my family ate seasonally because that was how everyone ate. The…

Pork tenderloin an easy dish for casual summer get-togethers

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Pork tenderloin an easy dish for casual summer get-togethers

Summer is my favorite time of year to host a casual meal for friends. Sunny days and balmy…