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Recipe: Baked Quinoa ‘n Cheese
My family loves mac ‘n cheese, but they are picky about what kind. I have made both home-made and boxed versions. I am always trying to doctor it up with ‘nutrition boosts’ like high fiber pasta,...
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Cantaloupe Cool Down: Cantaloupe, Basil, Mozzarella Caprese
Want a refreshing summer food to cool down and slim down? Indulge in cantaloupe. This mellow gourd gives you a significant boost of nutrients for your eyes and skin as it’s loaded with vitamin C and...
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Marvelous Turkey Meatballs with Balsamic Tomato Glaze
Got a taste for meat? Balls of meat make such a neat package of protein at any meal. Whatever meat you choose – beef, pork, chicken or turkey, watch the fat, aim for at least 95% lean. If you want...
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Building A Better Sandwich: Apple and Chipotle Cheddar Sandwich
Want to build a better-for-you sandwich? (I am gearing up to be guest on a local Chicago station, WGN-TV, talking about this very thing at 11:15 AM today. Tune in, if you can.) The good thing about...
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Scramble Your Breakfast: Sesame Tofu, Ginger and Scallions
I was inspired to cook with tofu this week. I am constantly inspired by others to cook – whether family, friends, clients or fellow bloggers. Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to be at a...
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Spread Chocolate Love: Black Bean, Dark Chocolate and Pecan Butter
Yes, I love chocolate. I come from a long line of female chocolate lovers (aka “chocoholics”). And now my 7-year old daughter, Sammie, is one, too. She would eat chocolate at every meal, if left to...
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Festive Baking: Pumpkin Pie Muffins
Craving pumpkin? Join the club. Fall always conjures up the taste for this festive orange gourd whether flavor-infused into lattes, baked into pies or quick breads or pureed into soups or smoothies....
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Horseradish Salmon Salad Avocado Cups
It’s always a good day for an avocado. Invite a friend over for a slice – of avocado, that is. Avocados are the perfect food to share, plus you can do so many culinary things with this silky, sleek...
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Halloween Culinary Couture: Butternut Squash & Baby Eggplant Kabobs
How are you dressing your table for Halloween? Since childhood I’ve loved Halloween. From the outlandish costume parties to the scary house décor to the festive food, Halloween brings the kid out in...
View ArticleGet Your Kids Outside Cooking! Simple Grilled Shrimp and Veggie Kabobs
Happy Kids Eat Right Month! I am thrilled to join in my colleague and friend, Sara Haas’ #KidsIntheKitchen social media campaign to create awareness of the importance of getting kids into the kitchen....
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