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Barbecue Portobello Mushroom Burgers
Today is National Barbecue Day! In honor of that, I have a non-traditional grilled burger for you. These grilled Portobello mushroom burgers are juicy, tender and oh so satisfying. Even the meat eaters in your life will love these hearty...
Berry Cinnamon Margarita
It's Cinco de Mayo and I have a special Margarita recipe for you today. This light and refreshing drink is as beautiful as it is delicious.Berry Cinnamon Margarita - - Spiced Simple Syrup Ingredients: sugar, water, Mixed Berries (fresh or...
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Tortilla Bites
These little tortilla bites make a great appetizer or light lunch or dinner. Everything is a little more special when served on a stick! - - Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature), Sour Cream, Lemon (juiced), Dried Dill, Cucumber...
Homemade Italian Seasoning Mix
This recipe only takes a couple minutes to put together and costs less than buying pre-packaged seasoning. It also has less salt and no artificial additives or preservatives. This recipe can also be made in larger batches. Store unused amounts in an airtight container...
Homemade Italian Meatball Soup
Nothing says old school comfort food like tender homemade pure beef meatballs and pasta in a rich tomato broth after a busy day, or a cold January evening.Homemade Italian Meatball Soup - - Lean Ground Beef, garlic (minced), Italian Seasoning...
Crisp Apple-Celery Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts & Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette
This delicious, quick & easy salad features a crunchy combination of crisp apples, celery, arugula, and toasted hazelnuts lightly tossed with a homemade Honey-Dijon vinaigrette. - - Hazelnuts (toasted, roughly chopped, divided), Celery...
Spicy Carrot Lentil Soup
This delicious soup is thick, rich and creamy. The carrots, tomatoes and lentils complement each other well and the fresh parsley and chili flakes give it just the right kicked up flavor.Spicy Carrot Lentil Soup - - Split Red Lentils, Hot...
Light & Healthy Steamed Cod and Vegetables
This very simple, delicious fish and vegetable dinner comes together quickly with the help of a multi-tiered electric steamer (like this one - https://amzn.to/3MwVCXV ) Washing the vegetables well and cutting them into large pieces and leaving the skin on results in...
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- - Brussels Sprouts (cut in half), Bacon (chopped), Olive Oil, Salt and Black Pepper (to taste), Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prepare a large baking sheet with oil. ; In a large bowl, mix together the Brussel sprouts, bacon, olive oil,...
As Temperatures Drop, Our Cravings Change
When days begin to get shorter, and temperatures start to drop, our food cravings change. During the summer, we crave lighter, more hydrating foods to keep us cool. Typically, summer cravings include smoothies, salads, and cold soups. But in cooler seasons, like fall...