Meals That Fill You Up, Not Out

Meals That Fill You Up, Not Out

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Diets often fail because they leave people feeling deprived and longing for more food. With this in mind, it is important to make hearty, yet healthy meals that fill you up and not out. You want a nutritional meal that isn’t loaded with empty calories. There are many ingredients that…

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Main Dish Zucchini Recipes

Main Dish Zucchini Recipes

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With the end of summer, you probably have an overabundance of zucchini from your garden that you are trying to find recipes for. Or maybe you know someone who is trying to find homes for all of their excess zucchini! You’d be amazed at all the meals you can create…

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Simple, Thrifty Meals

Simple, Thrifty Meals

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Cheryl Tallman Here are some affordable meal ideas to help you get dinner on the table each night without too much time or effort. Casseroles Casseroles are an all-time favorite comfort food and can be inexpensive one-dish meals. Here are two recipes that are crowd and wallet pleasers. Classic Tuna…

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Prepping & Cleaning Fruits and Veggies

Prepping & Cleaning Fruits and Veggies

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If your diet includes a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, you are on the road to good health. If you have a hectic schedule-and who doesn’t?-you may be tempted to cut corners when preparing foods. You also may not always remember that “fresh” or “organic” doesn’t necessarily equal “clean.”…

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

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This Cinco de Mayo, make sure you’re prepared to celebrate the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Gather your family on this festive day to enjoy music, dancing and, of course, great Mexican food. As you’re getting ready for this year’s fiesta,…

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Healthier 1st Birthday Cake Ideas

Healthier 1st Birthday Cake Ideas

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Parents are often looking for a healthy alternative to the standard, sugary, preservative-filled birthday cake for their baby’s introduction to the wonderful traditions of birthdays. We’ve heard from parents looking for ways to buy an egg-free cake, to those seeking recipes for “healthy” cakes, or even whether to make/buy two…

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Cooking Accessories for BBQs

Cooking Accessories for BBQs

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Grilling is a time-honored tradition enjoyed by many families. Barbequing is great especially during the summer months or whenever the weather outside is warm. Grilling is also enjoyable because it is a relatively fast process (depending on the type of grill you have), and the food tastes great, too! Grilling…

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Fancy Sauces Made Simple

Fancy Sauces Made Simple

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Many cooks are intimidated by complex sauces with fancy names. Béarnaise, Marinara, Béchamel, Picatta…they all sound complicated, but they’re not! These sauces combine simple ingredients with a little bit of patience and a hot pan to produce tasty results right in your own kitchen. Béarnaise — A Butter-Wine Sauce Béarnaise…

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