By: Martianne Stanger We’ve been eating from our pantry and whatever is left in the fridge more and more, and this what-do-we-have-let’s-throw-it-together recipe was a hit with four of five of us here, so I thought I’d share it to inspire others: Salsa Soup INGREDIENTS: 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 6 mushrooms, chopped … More Salsa Soup
By: Martianne Stanger During COVID-19 social distancing, we’ve been shopping less, of course, which mandates greater creativity in the kitchen. My daughter has nailed the kitchen creativity, cooking meals and experimenting to develop her own snack recipes. Among my daughter’s successful food prep forays has been a not-so-exact, every-time-a-bit-different, but always-devoured-within-a-day recipe that we have … More 3-5 Ingredient Healthy Treats
By: Guest Blogger, Andrea Mitchell Earlier this summer, our family succumbed to the flu that had been making its rounds throughout the area during the late winter and spring. I thought we’d made it through flu season without one of us getting it, which for my family of 5 is a small miracle. I … More Easy Peasy Chicken Noodle Soup for the Summer Flu
By: Guest Blogger, Allison Morgan Now that Spring is here and Summer is fast approaching (Memorial Day is in just a couple weeks!), I love to start looking at all the produce at my farmer’s market and in the grocery stores. And one of my favorite things to do with all that lovely looking … More Pineapple & Kabobs – Grilling Recipes for a Relaxing Start to Summer
Healthy Holiday Eating Guidelines Traditional holiday baked goods are often high in calories, sugar, saturated fat, and cholesterol. The good news is that with a few modifications and substitutions your favorite family recipe can be made healthier without compromising flavor. In many recipes, the amount of fat or oil can be reduced by ¼ or … More Healthy Holiday Eating Tips & Recipes
By: Melanie Anderson Summer is here, and if you planted a garden—or even if you didn’t—farm or garden fresh fruits and veggies will be ready for their harvest come August. It’s my favorite time of year. One of my favorite recipes is something called “Meal in a Dish.” It’s something my mom has been … More Fresh Veggie “Meal in a Dish”
By: Melanie Anderson It’s that time of the year: the leaves are changing and the air is getting cooler. This time of year, I love taking my youngest son, Tyler, apple picking. We take our annual drive to Honey Pot Hill, just him and me, after we get the older kids off to school and … More Apple Pie Made With Love
By: Martianne Stanger Whether you are gluten-free, casein-free or not, you might enjoy the campfire treat I created for my children on our last camp out. Chocolate Pizza! It was absolutely yummy. And could be topped with fresh berries to add a bit of nutrition to the decadence, as I did. To make it, … More Enjoy a Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Camp Treat
By: Kathy Trainor This is the type of dish I make early in the morning when it is very hot and I don’t want to heat up the house. This can be a dip, a taco bowl or even taco filling. We also always have leftovers! Simple, easy and yummy…ENJOY! Ingredients: 6-ounce bag baked pita … More Simple Summer Taco Bake
By: Kathy Trainor 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cayenne pepper 1 can of canned Yams 1 can of canned corn 1 can black beans ( drained) 1/4 cup finely … More Yam and Corn Salad
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