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How To Make a Delicious Apple and Rutabaga Casserole

I picked up some rutabagas at our local farmer’s market recently. The rutabaga is something like a turnip, but it tends to be larger, it has yellow flesh and a sweet flavor without the “bite” that turnips impart. I remember I hated turnips when I was a kid but our tastes change...

Pear Green Salad

This lovely salad is sure to delight, with a combination of cool weather fall greens, crisp, sweet pears tossed in with a maple balsamic dressing and garnished with crunchy candied pecans. We tend to eat less salad in the fall even though many greens grow better in the cooler...

Blackberry Maple Pancake Topping

Fresh blackberries are in season now, if you are lucky enough to have them growing wild in your area you should venture out to pick some of these tasty, nutritious berries. Berry picking is becoming a lost tradition, which is really a shame because it’s a fun, low cost, healthy...

Enjoy Wholesome Nut and Seed Butters

I’m sure everyone has heard of peanut butter, but did you know there are other nut and even seed butters too? There are a number of nut and seed butters on the market, and each has a beneficial nutritional profile. It’s also quite easy to make your own nut and seed butters...

The Best Homemade Iced Tea

The Best Homemade Iced Tea

Homemade ice tea is a summer tradition in our family, we all love it. A friend gave me a recipe for a tea syrup many years ago and we have tweaked it over the years to make it the best homemade ice tea ever! Well it’s perfect for our taste! I...

How to Cook With Herbs and Spices

Is salt and pepper the extent of your seasoning experience? Are you wanting to discover the wonderful world of flavors with spices and herbs? Awesome, here’s some basic how to cook with herbs and spices tips. Herbs, spices and other seasonings are a natural and healthy way to add a lot of...

Vegetarian Mushroom Stroganoff

I make this vegetarian mushroom stroganoff when I’m cooking just for myself, or making something for hubby that I can’t eat due to food allergies. I half the recipe to make two meals. Since I never have any wine in the house, I substitute a combination of white grape...

How to Teach Kids to Eat Healthy

Children need proper nutrition to grow strong and healthy. Making sure your child eats right can be a challenge. Try the following ideas to help you raise healthy eaters. Being a good role model is essential. Your kids will learn to love healthy foods by seeing you eat them. Children, especially...

Quinoa Salad With Roasted Garlic Dressing

A yummy quinoa and roasted summer vegetable salad with roasted garlic dressing that can be served hot, warm or cold. Quinoa (pronounced as keen-wah) is another ancient, gluten free, whole grain that we are rediscovering for it’s taste and nutritional benefits. It can be served in place of rice and cooks in 15...

Coconut Curry Chicken with Rice

This Coconut Curry Chicken recipe makes a quick and delicious meal. Serve over white or brown rice. We love jasmine or brown basmati rice, what’s your favorite type rice? I’m always looking for sneaky ways to serve chicken breasts as hubby isn’t a fan of them. He prefers dark meat...