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Fresh produce is just the thing to help shake off winter’s doldrums
I am welcoming spring with more enthusiasm than the new year. Within the first few weeks of spring,…
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Honey-roasted carrots are perfect dish for Easter
While walking my oldest home from school last week, I paused to point out a cascade of snowy…
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Leg of lamb is the perfect dish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Strange as this might sound, St. Patrick’s Day is my favorite holiday. My interest in all things Celtic…
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Family-friendly meal: Easy meatloaf muffins with barbecue glaze
When life is running as fast as it does for most families, making dinner can feel like an…
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Include familiar ingredients with new dishes, such as salmon with pesto
I am often asked to share tricks to get kids to eat a wider selection of foods. Of…
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This white chocolate popcorn is perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day
One of my tricks for managing treats is finding opportunities to share something I want to eat with…
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Super Bowl snacks without supersize calorie counts
Super Bowl parties can be a buffet of obstacles for those of us watching our calories. There may…
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Roasted beet salad will brighten midwinter meals
Until recently, I spent very little time thinking about spending winter closer to the equator. The truth is,…
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Reflections on living a year with intention
I haven’t made a New Year’s resolution in years. My personal and professional experiences in the world of…
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Candied nuts spark Christmas memories
Like so many others, my family has its own collection of traditional holiday recipes. Most are known by…
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A lighter spin on no-bake chocolate-covered peanut butter truffles
The salty sweet combination of peanut butter and chocolate is almost as good as it gets – from…
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A divided turkey can be beautiful on the Thanksgiving table
Roast turkey has gained a reputation as a fussy, time-consuming dish, difficult to perfect, and certain to break…
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Share this crustless pumpkin pie with friends
Thanksgiving Day is an opportunity to reflect on all the gifts in our life and gather with people…
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How to bake a better sweet potato fry
Do you love ordering a side of sweet potato fries in a restaurant? Maybe you have tried making…
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This slow cooker oat risotto is worth fantasizing about
I could have never guessed a bedtime confession would lead to a recipe for savory oat risotto but,…
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Recipe for a sweet and salty Halloween
Despite all the reasons to be jaded about the holiday, I still look forward to Halloween. I love…
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After dinner disaster, Julia Child inspires redemption
This is a story about redemption. Redemption achieved by learning from mistakes.
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Mac and cheese will make any kid happy — if not every hubby
When it comes to love in the form of food, macaroni and cheese is right there with mom’s…
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If you want to lose weight, start thinking like a kindergartner
A few weeks ago my oldest started kindergarten. His teacher told us not to expect homework in the…
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A comfy fall recipe
I have been cheating on the final days of summer. I have been bypassing cotton dresses and sandals…