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The Best Baked Potato Recipe

The Best Baked Potato Recipe

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These are incredibly simple and delicious. I get constant requests for them- they do not last very long. Over the years my husband and I have tried more baked potato “recipes” than I can count. This is THE method. We top them with our favorite classic toppings, but...
Veggie and Bean Salad

Veggie and Bean Salad

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This salad is a regular in the spring and summer. We make a big batch at least once a week. It is perfect before a meal, topped with a grilled protein or as a light meal on its own. Every part of this recipe is modifiable to what you have on hand as long as you have...
Fennel and Citrus Salad

Fennel and Citrus Salad

Appetizers, Brunch, Customizable Recipes, Dinners, Family Recipes, Gluten free, Lunch, Party Food, Vegan, Vegetarian

Winter salads are such a treat among all of the warm, heavy foods of the season. We recently had a party with lots of food. The most requested recipe was a Fennel and Orange Salad that my mother brought. It is light, bright and the perfect accompaniment to heavier...
Tomato Concasse

Tomato Concasse

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I am going to show you how to prepare tomato concasse! This technique was one of the first things we learned in Fundamentals at the Culinary Institute of America. It has come in handy a lot lately. I started using this more recently after learning about lectins in...
Easy Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Easy Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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This recipe is so quick and simple you will add it to your regular rotation as soon as you try it. I will never make only one pound of these again. The family devoured them so quickly it was a struggle getting them to the table. My daughter smelled the platter as soon...
Protein and Greens Smoothie Recipe

Protein and Greens Smoothie Recipe

Breakfast, Customizable Recipes, Drinks, Family Recipes, Gluten free, Health, Kid drinks, Kid meals, Protein packed, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian

When I was a few months in to my health journey I hit my first plateau. With some research I decided to add weight training and high quality protein to my routine. This felt so good that I began to make smoothies for the whole family for breakfast every day and...
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