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Homemade Dulce de Leche

In Appetizers and Snacks, Breakfast and Brunch, Fall, Spring, Summer, Sweets, Uncategorized, Winter On June 19, 2013 0 Comments

Have you been looking for the ultimate ice cream topping? Did you know that it is really, really easy to make dulce de leche (milk caramel) in your slow cooker? Read on…

Wheat HP

Do You Need To Be Gluten-Free?

In Nutrition Bites On May 21, 2013 0 Comments

Is an all-or-nothing approach the only way to go?

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May is Celiac Awareness Month

In Spring On May 15, 2013 0 Comments

Helping to bring more attention to an issue that affects millions of families in the United States and around the world          

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Making The Most of Garlic’s Goodness!

In Nutrition Bites On April 17, 2013 0 Comments

Celebrating National Garlic Day (April 19th)? Make the most of those prized cloves…

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Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic

In Cook Once, Eat Twice Recipes, Dairy-Free, Fall, Poultry, Recipes, Spring, Winter On April 15, 2013 0 Comments

Inspired by the upcoming National Garlic Day (April 19th), we decided that this French classic was in order. Do not be afraid of the amount of garlic in this recipe, when garlic slow cooks it loses its bite and becomes the aromatic, flavorful star of the show.

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The Yolk is No Joke

In Nutrition Bites On March 27, 2013 0 Comments

Tossing out egg yolks? Why your attempts at improving the nutrition of that egg dish may be doing the opposite…

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St. Patty’s Leftovers? Make Corned Beef Hash

In Beef, Cook Once, Eat Twice Recipes, Fall, Non-Slow Cooker Recipes, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Winter On March 11, 2013 3 Comments

One of the things I love about traditional boiled dinner is the leftovers. Homemade Corned Beef Hash is one of my all-time favorite treats. I often serve it for dinner with poached eggs because it is so filling.

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Three Bean Chili with Easy Avocado Salsa

In Fall, Recipes, Soups, Stews, and Chili, Vegetarian, Winter On February 28, 2013 0 Comments

This classic vegetarian chili is accented with smoky, sweet, roasted red peppers and topped with a vibrant avocado salsa. Cook this on a workday—it’ll be just fine if you’re late getting home.

Canned Food HP

My Can-Do Attitude!

In Nutrition Bites On February 26, 2013 1 Comment

A pantry is not well stocked without a few cans!
(Guest Post by Michelle Foley)

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Homemade Soup—Stir, Share and Savor

In Nutrition Bites On February 21, 2013 0 Comments

Soup IS good food. Especially when it’s homemade…in your slow cooker.