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Summer Pesto Pasta with Shrimp

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One of the greatest foods to enjoy during the summer is fresh garden herbs. We keep a variety of herbs in our garden each summer, it's a great way to save money since buying fresh herbs in a grocery store are pricey, especially for the small amount that you get. Herbs are an easy and healthy way to add so much flavor to so many dishes. I am no garden expert, however we have learned a lot about gardening in the past couple of years. If you only have space, or time, to garden one thing I … [Read more...]

Lemon Cheesecake Cookie Cups with Berries

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Today is my birthday!!!! 🎉 I am 34 today. And feeling FABULOUS!!! Gah,  I LOVE my birthday. Always have. The cool thing about my birthday is that I share it with several special people. My good friend, who I grew up with, shares my birthday. Except, she is one year older then me. Our parents are close friends, as well; and we are both only children. We shared some special moments celebrating our birthday together when we were kids. I also share my birthday with my Aunt. We have … [Read more...]

Classic Creamy Coleslaw (20 Minutes)

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This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better user experience. Have you ever met a person who doesn't like coleslaw? Coleslaw is like the one salad that everyone likes. Even if you're not a salad person, you usually like a good creamy coleslaw. Nothing says summer to me like a big heaping side serving of creamy coleslaw next to my grilled whatever, or my BBQ slathered whatever, eaten on a paper plate outside. Half of the time I want to fill most … [Read more...]

Mango Smoothie Bowl (10 Ingredients)

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It's July, it's so stinking hot. There is no desire to use heat to cook. That only means one thing. Let's make a smoothie bowl!!!! A mango smoothie bowl, to be exact!! It's cold, it's refreshing, it's packed with healthy ingredients...and the best part, it is pretty much like eating ice cream. But it's not ice cream! It's frozen banana, frozen mango, milk, and spinach blended up. It's so thick and creamy that it is reminiscent of eating ice cream. Okay maybe not ice cream, exactly, … [Read more...]

Italian Polenta Bowl (30 Minutes)

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  You can turn just about anything into a healthy bowl these days. Literally pick any grain and throw some yummy stuff on top, and you've got an easy, yet fun meal. I have made several different bowls using quinoa or rice as the base: Greek quinoa bowls, Brussels sprouts eggplant Buddha bowls, and sofritas burrito bowls. Today, I am sharing my Italian polenta bowl recipe. Polenta is an underrated ingredient. It's quick and easy to make, it's cheap, it's healthy, it's filling, and it's … [Read more...]

The Best Stovetop Popcorn (With Nutritional Yeast)

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Who doesn't love popcorn? Have you ever met anyone who doesn't? Pretty sure that person doesn't exist. With that in mind, how can we not all want to learn how to make the best popcorn ever?! Why not take your favorite, crunchy snack, as simple as it is, and learn how to make it the best it can be. If you've never made stovetop popcorn before, it's way easier than you might think. Yes, you have to keep an eye on it - unlike when you make it in the microwave - and yes, you have a few dishes … [Read more...]

Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry (30 Minutes)

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  Who else loves Chinese food as much as I do?!?! Well, American Chinese food, that is. I have never been to China, but, from what I understand, what we consider to be Chinese food isn't really authentic Chinese food. Not even close. Some day I hope to find out for myself. Although, my parents did find this out for themselves and didn't really enjoy the Chinese food while they were in China, but that was before I was even born, so I am sure some things have changed since they … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola (Dessert Granola)

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Hi Friends, I hope you are doing well. There is so much going on in the world lately. I know that food doesn't solve anything besides hunger; but it can nourish us, bring us joy, give us a little comfort. Food can bring us together, even when we have to be apart, food can heal. I just want to say that while things in the world are happening, we always have a basic need to eat. That's why food unites us, even if we still need to social distance. I know it's not solving problems, but creating … [Read more...]

Rosemary Socca (Chickpea Flour Flatbread)

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Hi Friends, how are you doing? Back when the Covid-19 pandemic started everyone was going through a bread baking frenzy. Part of this was because there is a lot of comfort to be found in baking, this is very true. The other part is that stores were being bought out of sandwich bread, so people were getting resourceful. And I am assuming the other reason was to try something new, as a way to make the most of extra time spent at home. All of those reasons are great reasons to try your hand at … [Read more...]

Grilled Peanut Butter Sweet Pickle Sandwich

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I know, I know, this sounds like the weirdest sandwich you've probably ever heard of in your entire life! I admit that it probably is. Just trust me, it is way better than you may think it is. In fact, it is by far my favorite, comfort food sandwich, next to a grilled cheese. And yes, that is saying a lot because I grew up in Wisconsin. We take our grilled cheese sandwiches very seriously there. Peanut butter sweet pickle sandwich is actually quite delicious. It's got that hint of natural … [Read more...]