20-Minute Beef & Zucchini Stir-Fry Your Kids Will Love
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As a kid, I remember eating things like Hamburger Helper (or Tuna Helper *cringe*) on the regular. This MSG, hydrolyzed corn protein, and enriched wheat with folic acid infused one-pan meal…
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As a kid, I remember eating things like Hamburger Helper (or Tuna Helper *cringe*) on the regular. This MSG, hydrolyzed corn protein, and enriched wheat with folic acid infused one-pan meal…
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Kombucha is a fermented sweetened tea that has been around for centuries. It has a tangy and sweet flavor and can be double-fermented with fruit or juice to make a…
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Ever heard of pecan milk? I’ve been making homemade almond milk and coconut milk for years, but never thought to make pecan milk until recently. It’s crazy that I never…
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Every fall we take at least one trip to an apple orchard near us. They have family-friendly activities, wonderful local canned goods for sale, and of course, apples. So many…
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I absolutely love soy sauce… it has a delicious flavor and it is often used in stir frys and marinades. It is also a source of gluten and soy, so…
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Ever tried sriracha? Or sriracha mayo? Or your own sriracha sauce recipe? What is Sriracha? This once-obscure condiment (at least in the U.S.) has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity…
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I always look forward to springtime, as the warm weather, gardening season, and fresh produce make me happy and get us out of doors. Though I garden each year, I don’t have…
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Peanut butter is a staple in most American families, but did you know that the peanut is not a nut at all? It is actually a legume and in the…
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Our garden produced a ton of sweet potatoes last year, so I had to get creative to find ways to use them. We fried them in tallow, baked them in the oven,…
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Shrimp are an excellent protein choice for a busy night because they defrost and cook very quickly. They easily take on the flavors and aromas of the spices used on…
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When I shared my sriracha mayo recipe I mentioned that another great flavor variation for homemade mayo is to add adobo seasoning. I just recently realized that I never actually…
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I’ve recently been experimenting with my new favorite kitchen appliance: the Instant Pot. What is it? An electric, programable, pressure-cooker. Think pressure cooker meets slow cooker. Why Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker?…
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I had a slight panic moment the other day when I realized (while drinking my pregnancy tea) that I will have a newborn in a month or so (nesting is…
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A few weeks ago while sitting at a signal light, I noticed a sign in front of our local coffee shop advertising a gingerbread latte. I loved the idea, but…
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As a child, I didn’t have much of an awareness of where my food came from beyond the grocery store. I was an adult the first time I made butter…
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Irish cream always makes me think of the holidays. Be it Christmas or St. Patrick’s day, I want to pour a glass over ice and sip its creamy goodness while…
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Cream of mushroom soup is a common ingredient in recipes as cooler weather approaches. This healthy comfort food in a bowl deserves its place along with the casseroles (like my…
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The cushaw squash is not one that is readily found in the grocery store, but one pass through your local farmer’s market or pumpkin patch and you will likely see…
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“Police work wouldn’t be possible without coffee,” Wallander said.“No work would be possible without coffee.”They pondered the importance of coffee in silence.-Henning Mankell, One Step Behind For many people (ok,…
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You know that whole “don’t judge a book by its cover” thing? I’ve always been pretty decent about that when it actually comes to books, but pretty terrible when it…
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Cushaw squash is a versatile, delicious and inexpensive winter squash that is not as well known as butternut and acorn squashes but just as delicious. It has a taste similar…
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I have used red raspberry leaf for years. It is an amazing multi-purpose and highly-nutritious herb with a delicious taste similar to regular black tea (but without the caffeine). When…
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Ah, fall! That time of year when everything magically becomes pumpkin pie scented and flavored. From candles (don’t buy them!), to lattes, and everything in between … pumpkin is in…
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If you haven’t already, you owe it to yourself to try the humble and delicious cushaw squash. There are dozens of ways to use this inexpensive heirloom squash and it is one…