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Coconut Daal with Crispy Potatoes

April is Earth Month, a great time to reaffirm our eating and living habits in ways that are helpful to the planet. Whether you do Meatless Monday, eat entirely plant-based, […]

Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Sausage, Eggs and Salsa Verde

They say the secret to having it all is believing you already do. If this is true, it must be why I feel most content when I have a well […]

Citrus-Braised Pork with Crispy Shallots

You can’t help but notice the jewel-toned lemons, oranges, mandarins, grapefruit and limes brightly lining the produce aisle. More than just a pop of zingy color, citrus adds a vibrant […]

Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal and Tahini Pistachio Granola

January is National Oatmeal Month. Whether you are eating oats for their heath benefits, or because they are so economical, nothing beats a bowl of oatmeal to make you feel […]

Broccoli, Rice, Cheese, and Chicken Casserole

The Thanksgiving countdown has begun. Soon your whole house will be filled with the wonderful aroma of roast turkey and pumpkin pie and your table filled with all those smiling […]

Pumpkin-Pie English Muffin Bake

Ladies and gentlemen, start your ovens. The holidays are officially underway! With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, it’s time to start seriously thinking about baking. […]

Sicilian Caponata

This week, I’m sharing what I’m eating, and right now, I’m eating caponata. I made this year’s first batch a few weeks ago, and memories filled my kitchen almost as […]

Trail Mix Cookies and Healthy Peanut Butter Granola

  Get ready for the first week of school with two easy recipes you can make now and have on hand for later. Make homemade Healthy Peanut Butter Granola with your […]

Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Are we having fun yet? This was one of my dad’s favorite phrases. Secret code for those of us in the know, it was his way of saying, “This is […]

Pressed Italian Picnic Sandwiches

Clear, sunny skies and fruit and veggies galore, it’s a perfect time to get outdoors and celebrate National Picnic Month. A picnic captures all the joie de vivre that is […]

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