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These Stir-Fry Green Beans are perfect for everyday meals and take just five minutes to cook. A little sweet, a little salty, these green beans are very kid friendly. I try to mix things up on a daily basis by serving different vegetables each night. This approach has not only expanded the number of vegetables [...]
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A little while ago, I went for a walk with a friend of mine who brought up one of her husband’s favorite meals – Skyline Cincinatti Chili. Although I’ve never eaten authentic Skyline Cincinatti Chili, I made a version of it a few years ago and the kids seemed to like it, so this time [...]
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After the flurry of our Christmas Eve Open House, celebrating the holiday season with family and friends, and some much needed downtime in warmer weather, I am trying to get back into some sort of routine. I’ve been laying low since the New Year, reflecting on the year that just passed, and the year ahead [...]
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Three of my boys love black beans so now that my oldest son is off to college, beans have been making a bigger appearance on our table – in chilies, soups, dips, and just regular old black beans. Although canned beans are convenient, they usually have quite a bit of salt, plus there are often chemicals [...]
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Today, Alex is making one of his favorite dips – Roasted Corn, Avocado and Black Bean Salsa. I’ve been making this as a healthy snack over the past year, so I’m thrilled that Alex learned how to make it himself. This salsa is perfect as a summer appetizer, after-school snack, or on top of grilled [...]
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One of my kids loves Chipotle Grill’s Burritos. This is a gigantic size tortilla filled with rice, beans, meat, salsa, cheese, and sour cream. Although the ingredients in and of themselves don’t sound too unhealthy, one of these burritos with all the fixings (sour cream, cheese, guacamole) tops 1000 calories! However, deconstructed and served as [...]
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Over the past month or so, I’ve been teaching a series of soup classes at our local senior center. I was honored to be asked back again this year – what a rewarding experience to say the least. The ladies in the class were all so gracious and it was really fun to swap food shopping [...]
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I woke up to chilly 14 degree weather this morning…brrr! I honestly don’t know why I live in the Northeast as I am not at all a cold weather person. Makes me wonder why I went to college near the Canadian border too. This kind of cold weather makes me want to just stay indoors [...]
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What kid doesn’t like tacos? It’s the perfect excuse to eat with their hands. Tacos have always been a favorite in our house. When I was a kid, the only tacos I knew were the kind made with ground beef and a packet of taco seasoning, served in the hard corn taco shells. Not until [...]
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Now that my oldest son is off to college, dinners have been a lot different around our house. You see, my other boys have a more diverse palate. They like trying different ethnic cuisines, like Indian, Jamaican, and Thai, and don’t mind vegetarian meals. In fact, they love rice and beans and have requested [...]
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