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Recipe: Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos with Peppers and Lime

It could be Taco Tuesday any night of the week in my house! I just love everything about them. The good news: with irresistible flavors and such versatile, fresh ingredients, you can whip…

Recipe: Minestrone Soup

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Minestrone is one of those classic Italian recipes that has a hundred different variations. This version features tons of savory, flavorful veggies, full of age-fighting antioxidants,…

Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

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Forget cold turkey! Any time I recommend you leave a food out of your diet, I offer you a swap that’s more nutritious and tastes better. Trading out your french fries for this Roasted Sweet…

Your Breakfast In Bed Menu & Guide

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Any of the recipes in this menu would make for a super-special Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day, or birthday. But breakfast in bed doesn’t have to be reserved for special occasions! Every morning…

Recipe: Espresso-Almond Shake

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If you know me, you know almond butter and coffee are two of my favorite foods on the planet. So I couldn’t resist combining them into one healthy, irresistible protein shake! This shake has…

Recipe: Trio of Overnight Oats Recipes

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Recipes for overnight oats are cropping up everywhere, and it’s no wonder! Packed full of heart-healthy, filling fiber, oats are a great way to start your day. These convenient versions…

Recipe: Lemony Roasted Artichoke Hearts

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This is one of those side dishes that makes a big impact with very little effort. Less than five minutes of prep, then let a hot oven do the rest of the work! Artichoke hearts are filling because…

Recipe: Pan-Seared Scallops with Bacon and Spinach

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Spend date night at home, and start your meal with this delicious and deceptively easy scallop recipe. Scallops have a naturally sweet flavor that make them the perfect fit with the savory…

Classic Sunday Brunch Menu & Guide

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Your Classic Sunday Brunch Menu & Guide Even if you’re a morning person, there’s something appealing about combining breakfast and lunch. Somehow the delay makes for an occasion worth…

Recipe: Turkey, Spinach, and Strawberry Wraps

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First of all, bacon. That’s typically enough for me to try any recipe. But add to it savory sliced turkey, the crunch of fresh spinach, and naturally sweet strawberries, and I’m in heaven.…

Recipe: Chai Waldorf Salad

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The first Waldorf Salad was created at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1896. It was an instant hit and soon became a classic for lunch and brunch! The original shared some common ingredients…

Recipe: Peas with Onions, Garlic, and Bacon

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Want to know the secret to getting your family to gobble up their veggies? Add flavorful ingredients like bacon, onions, and garlic in this recipe! Remember, the key to adjusting your kids’…