Time to spice up that ‘ole chick, chick, chicken
Let’s face it; Americans eat a lot of chicken. And with good reason – it’s relatively low in fat, packed with protein and a great canvas for a variety of flavors. That being said, the...
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Local Food Finds #1:Rainbow Crunch Carrots
Strolling around cities, either locally or while on vacation, looking for what each place has to offer in terms of baked goods, produce, grocery stores and markets, spice shops, kitchenware/gadgets,...
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Double-Duty Meals: Pan-Roasted Chicken/Chicken Calzone - Meal #1
Double-Duty Meals: Pan-Roasted Chicken/Chicken Calzone – Meal #1Isn’t it great when something comes along that makes meal-time a little easier? That is exactly what Double-Duty meals can do for you....
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Double Duty Meals:Pan-Roasted Chicken/Chicken Calzone - Meal #2
Double-Duty Meals: Pan-Roasted Chicken/Chicken Calzone – Meal #2This recipe is the second of two meals and it utilizes the chicken already cooked from Double-Duty Meal #1. Making a calzone is a quick,...
View ArticleHomemade Celery Salt
Making your own flavored salts is simple, fun and can arm your pantry with easy to grab splashes of flavor. Having recently assembled a veggie platter for a party my sister was having, I was left with...
View ArticleSpicy Garlic Chili Cashews
Spicy Garlic Chili CashewsNeed a tasty snack for company in a pinch? Looking for something with a little zing? These Spicy Garlic Chili Cashewswill fit the bill. They take only minutes to prepare,...
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Quick & easy banana nut bread
Banana Nut BreadYou will never again throw away over-ripe bananas that no one wants to eat because they are mushy. This recipe will provide you with the perfect solution for using them. If you are not...
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Carrabbas-esque spice blend
There is highly coveted and secretive spice blend Carrabba's uses for dipping their delicious bread in while you are unknowingly stuffing yourself silly before any appetizers or entrees even come...
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Oven-roasted plum tomatoes
Here's what you'll need:6-8 ripe plum tomatoesSea saltFresh ground pepperGarlic powderOlive oilHere's what to do:Preheat oven to 250°Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise and place in a non-metallic...
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Guacamole: a basic recipe
This is a very basic, easy guacamole recipe, and with good reason. When you have fresh and flavorful ingredients, sometimes less is more, and you should just let what Mother Nature gives you...
View ArticleThe pitting of an avocado-slippery business
Getting the pit out of an avocado neatly and safely can be a little more difficult than it may seem. But with a few simple steps you’ll be able to remove the pit without making a mess or...
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Blueberry banana nut bread
I have to say, I was hesitant to mess with my banana nut bread recipe. When I brought it up to my daughter, who has grown up eating this on a regular basis she flat out said "No...
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Cherry walnut rice
This recipe just came to me the other night while I was preparing dinner. I’ll admit that we eat a LOT of chicken, brown rice and veggies for dinner at my home, and with good reason: it...
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Homemade breadcrumbs
There are certain things that we just really never spend our hard-earned money on, and breadcrumbs are definitely one of them. Once you see how very easy they are to make you will never need (or want)...
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Greek garden couscous
Everyone needs a quick and delicious go-to side dish for busy weeknights, to bring to a pot-luck or for a light lunch, so you can throw together a healthy dish in a pinch. This is one of...
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Homemade peanut butter
There was a short little article about making homemade nut butters in my local newspaper about a week or so ago. When I saw how ridiculously easy it is to make I couldn't believe that I hadn'...
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Spicy lemon aioli
We've all heard of aioli's. They are all over current restaurant menus - but do you really know what it is? An aioli is a wonderful creation from France, originating in Provence where it was used in...
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Blueberry tarragon vinaigrette
Blueberries are at the peak of season in the summer, and while July is the official “Blueberry Month”, you can find delicious, plump, sweet blueberries from across the United States from May through...
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Cannellini beans throw down
Using canned beans is not only quick and easy, it is pretty much commonplace in American households.Everyone always sees dried beans in the supermarket and at specialty food stores and probably has...
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