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Roasting ramps up the strawberry flavor
Roasting produce is a terrific way to take the usual flavor and turn the volume way up. Boosting…
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Dress up cereal with maple, cranberry
I use the word “granola” in a loose sense with this recipe. It contains neither oats nor nuts,…
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Quick, easy coconut-almond granola
This week, I’ve got some quick and easy granola recipes for you to try. Granola ranks among the…
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Sugar-free lemon lime cream pops
After sharing the recipe for Lemon-Lime Cream Pie Pops several readers asked about making these popsicles with a…
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10 tips for maintaining or losing weight during a vacation
Over the past five years, I have lost, gained and maintained weight while on vacation. Each time, the…
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Red, white and blueberry crumble
Here’s to a healthy and happy Independence Day! May it be a day when we take a break…
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Lemon-lime pops for a hot summer day
I recently treated myself to a set of popsicle molds (link). Of all the new kitchen gadgets I…
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Making use of forgotten produce
Here’s the scenario: You go to the store full of resolve to eat healthier. In the produce section,…
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A delicious and attractive potato salad
This potato salad was a highlight of our Father’s Day dinner menu. I served it along side grilled…
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‘Adventure bites’ (or, ‘not mac & cheese’)
For the record, I am not about to share a recipe for Macaroni and Cheese. Off the record,…
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Tomatillo-apple guacamole: Cool treat for warm days
We are on the verge of another unseasonably warm weekend. I am itching to soak up as much…
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Moist and fluffy confetti pepper cornbread
I am going to board a plane Thursday destined for Austin, Texas, and the annual Blogher Food conference.…
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Start your weekend with whole-wheat waffles
This month, we have settled into a comfortable weekend morning routine. Mr. Second Helpings and the Little Helping…
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Weekend warriors – 5 upcycled wood projects
One of the wonderful benefits of shedding a collective 300+ pounds is an increase in energy and physical…
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Cashew Romesco sauce to the rescue
Romesco “(Catalan pronunciation: [ru’mÉ›sku]) is a nut and red pepper-based sauce from Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.” - Wikipedia
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Orange braised beef short ribs
Many home cooks are crazy about their electric slow cooker. Personally I am a bigger fan of braising…
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Meet your meat: A visit to 3 Sisters Farm
Several months ago, friends of ours sent out an invitation to join them in purchasing a cow. Luckily…
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Ditch the processed food and whip up a salad
I went to the grocery store with half a list, half a menu plan, half my usual energy,…
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‘No Diet Day’ inspires healthy body image
I was glancing at my calendar of “national _____ day(s)” and learned yesterday, May 6, was “No Diet…