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The Importance of Eating Local and Organic

The Importance of Eating Local and Organic

Ask Mama J, Culinary School Jules, Good Things, How to Help, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized

A lot of people hesitate to spend a few extra dollars to eat right. It is essential to think big picture when it comes to our day to day eating/spending habits. I’m going to give you some things to consider when making your grocery list and help you understand...
Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Dinners, Family Recipes, Gluten free, Kid meals, Nut free, Pantry Heroes, Vegetarian

These mashed potatoes are so creamy, flavorful and satisfying. As one of the best comfort foods around I can’t believe I never put Parmigiano-Reggiano in them before today. I had to use my Russet potatoes and was making meatloaf with my Best Ever Meatball...
Classic Brioche French Toast Recipe

Classic Brioche French Toast Recipe

Breakfast, Brunch, Customizable Recipes, Family Recipes, Kid meals, Nut free, Tips and Tricks

This recipe is the classic, simple version that pleases every crowd. French Toast is one of those cheat meals that comes with no guilt here. It’s the next best thing to my dad’s Swedish Pancakes for a truly comforting special treat breakfast. Growing up my...
Crunchy, Creamy Baby Potatoes aka Crash Potatoes

Crunchy, Creamy Baby Potatoes aka Crash Potatoes

Appetizers, Brunch, Customizable Recipes, Dinners, Family Recipes, Gluten free, Kid meals, Lunch, Nut free, Pantry Heroes, Party Food, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian

These potatoes rarely make it to the table as everyone in the family steals them before I can get them there! I often put these under a spatchcocked chicken after flattening them. I add some leeks to enhance the flavor, they have an incredible, extra creamy quality...
Simple Weeknight Salmon

Simple Weeknight Salmon

Brunch, Customizable Recipes, Dinners, Family Recipes, Gluten free, Kid meals, Lunch, Nut free, Party Food, Pescatarian, Protein packed, Uncategorized

Salmon is a nutritional powerhouse. A few years ago I was working, we had a very simply baked salmon in a family style type set-up. A body builder came to tell me how delicious the salmon was, he had 6 pieces. He said he knew what he was talking about because he ate 3...
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