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Lemon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Lemon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts All you need: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 of a lemon 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. All you do: Over medium-high heat, place a … Continue reading
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Tagged brussels, brussels sprouts, easy recipe, health recipe, healthy food, leafy greens, quick recipe, side dish, simple recipe, vegetables, veggies
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Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls
Baked Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls All you need: 1 chicken breast (can use fresh or leftovers. Pork also works well) 1 tsp taco seasoning 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 (15 oz.) can no salt added black beans, rinsed … Continue reading
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Tagged busy family meals, chicken, eggrolls, freezer, freezer meals, Make Ahead Meals, Pork, sports mom, tortillas
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Food of the year: Cauliflower
2017 is off to a great start. This time of year is always exciting for me, people are genuinely interested in trying new foods and recipes. What I am most excited about this year, is the humble cauliflower! I’m serious, … Continue reading
Friendsgiving
We have all heard of Thanksgiving, but Friendsgiving is the new kid in town. A traditional Thanksgiving meal, except with friends, this meal is traditionally served the weekend before or after Turkey Day. Whether you are a Friendsgiving newbie, or … Continue reading
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Tagged cranberry, friends, friendsgiving, party, Thanksgiving, turkey, wine
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Making Meals, Making Memories and 10 Conversation Starters
Are family meals a lost art? In our world today, with fast-paced lives, busy work schedules and extracurricular activities, drive-thru meals and takeout food have become the norm. What impact does this have on our kids, our families and ourselves? … Continue reading
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Tagged conversation, dinner, eat, family, food, meals, memories, supper
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Rutabaga Fries
Rutabaga fries are a great way to include veggies into your next meal. With half the carbohydrates as potatoes, these garden gems cook up into delicious fries. The process is simple. 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Peel the rutabaga … Continue reading
Stuffed Dates (Bacon Wrapped)
You know those times where delicious, simple, and nutritious meet? Well, I’ve found it! If you haven’t ever tried Medjool dates, then you should. They are softer and sweeter than other dates and taste like candy (with one simple ingredient, … Continue reading
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Tagged almonds, appetizer, bacon, bacon wrapped dates, blue cheese, dates, goat cheese
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Kalettes
We are about to go crazy for Kalettes! No, that is not a made-up word – Kalettes are a delicious new vegetable that are a blend of Brussels sprouts and the beloved kale. They are made through the process of … Continue reading
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Tagged brussels sprouts, kale, kalette, kalettes, sprouts, vegetables
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Roasted Garbanzo Beans
You say chickpeas, I say garbanzo beans… We’re both right! I love a good salty, crunchy snack. Can anyone say potato chip? And I have found a new favorite. Garbanzo beans, when roasted, are crispy, crunchy, and hearty. This homemade … Continue reading
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Tagged chickpea, chickpeas, fiber, garbanzo beans, garbanzos, magical fruit, protein, snack
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Savor the Flavor of Eating Right
High protein, low carbohydrate, gluten-free, probiotics, whole grain, green tea, shakes… Everywhere you look, someone has the newest or best way to eat. All of this information gets confusing and overwhelming. Eating becomes stressful rather than pleasurable. Food is meant … Continue reading