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Baked Sweet Potato “Fries”
Got sweet potatoes? Did you know that orange fleshed sweet potatoes have a significant amount of beta carotene (Vitamin A)? Did you know that just the addition of 1 tablespoon of olive oil can ensure that our body increases the uptake of beta carotene to about 35% of our daily requirement? There are a lot
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Savoring the Season: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Soup in my world is fundamental. It is basic, real and soulful. My love affair with soup may be because simply stated Soup can just happen. It can be made from almost anything leftover bits of meat, veggies, discarded celery tops, a handful of beans or pasta woven together in a broth, it just works,
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Fast Weeknight Wonder: Oregano Lemon Chicken
A fast delicious meal does not get any easier than baked chicken with lemon and oregano. Served up with fresh greens with a light vinaigrette and basmati rice to soak up all the pan juices. Oregano Lemon Chicken Serves 6 Recipe from Taste of Home Ingredients: 6 bone-in chicken thighs 3 tablespoons lemon juice
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Rock Your Crockpot: A Family Favorite Pot Roast
When I move into crazy ass mode by mid week, or have lost my kitchen groove, and a family meal is still required this is when my slow cooker emerges from the depths of my cabinetry, and makes it way to my counter top. A slow cooked meal can produce a weeknight/weekend wonder meal. With
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Keeping it Simple: Creamy Tomato Soup
We often forget that there are simple foods that nourish us body and soul. What comes to mind is a bowl of creamy homemade tomato soup. The only thing that might be missing from this bowl of perfection is a grilled cheese sandwich. Creamy Tomato Soup Serves 6 Recipe from Cooking Light Directions: 1.
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Fast and Easy Jalapeño Cheddar Bread
Got chili? Here is a perfect companion bread. A southwest style jalapeño and cheddar bread that works every time. Jalapeño Cheddar Bread Makes 1 loaf Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup milk