Creamy Mushroom Soup

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If you have fond memories of Cream of Mushroom soup from the can like I do, you will enjoy this soup—even more so than the canned, whose appeal is largely due to its high salt content. This recipe leaves out the salt but not the … [Continue reading]

BBQ Beans & Greens

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If you miss the tangy, sweet flavor of BBQ sauce, but not all the salt and sugar, you will love this recipe. It's easy to make and uses pineapple as its secret ingredient. This is a guest recipe by Katelin Petersen, whom I teach with at … [Continue reading]

Favorite Holiday Recipes

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With the holidays right around the corner, I thought I'd share some of my own favorite traditional and non-traditional holiday recipes, as well as some of the things I am most thankful for. I wish you a wonderful holiday full of gratitude and … [Continue reading]

Black Bean & Rice Stew

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This satisfying, chunky stew is a breeze to make since you can use canned beans and tomatoes. This dish is perfect for cozy dinners or easy, filling lunches for work. Ingredients: 1 cup water (for sautéing) 1 large yellow onion, chopped 4 … [Continue reading]

Pumpkin Pie Squares

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These pumpkin squares are easier to make than pumpkin pie and they are firm enough to be eaten as finger food. They are great by themselves, or add a bit of Macadamia-Vanilla Frosting for a little "Happy Holidays." Ingredients: 10 medjool … [Continue reading]