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I love nothing more than roasted sweet potatoes. But with the time it takes just to prep them, I was looking for a way to cook them faster so I could enjoy them sooner! And you can do that with the right tools! Did you know you can roast sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot or air fryer?
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Long ago, I went to a dinner whose salad had a sweet tart dressing I loved. You guessed it…it was Strawberry Vinaigrette. But since my foray into Whole30, I don’t just go out and buy salad dressing as most include sugars. Recently a friend shared that she makes her own with only 3 ingredients. So now I’m making Strawberry Vinaigrette myself…and you can, too!
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Are you a meat and eggs for breakfast person? Like really flavorful, kind of exotic meats? Then making Chorizo and Eggs at home will tickle your tastebuds, tummy, and wallet, too!
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There are some parts of strawberries most people just don’t like to eat. The leaves are easy to pinch and pull off, but the stem is more tedious. Here’s an unusual tool to make prepping strawberries easier.
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Asparagus wasn’t a veggie I grew up eating fresh. And once I had that option, I didn’t know how to deal with it. It can go bad fairly quickly and some stems are better than others. So, here are the key tips for enjoying fresh asparagus.
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Do you ever get tired of not being able to make price comparisons because everyone sells a different size or brand of spices? Truly, this stuff keeps me from buying things sometimes. I simply don’t want to overpay if I can help it. So, I want to know the BEST price of spices I buy.
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You have the best laid plans…eat healthier, specifically more greens. You buy kale, then promptly forget about it hiding in the drawer in the fridge. When you finally remember, it looks pitiful. So, what do you do with wilted kale? Don’t throw it away…make kale chips (or smoothies)!
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We have some friends from China at our church. So, it’s always a surprise to see what they bring to potlucks and family dinners. Most recently, the food adventure was Chinese Steamed Buns (or Bao)…but toasted!
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When planning a recent trip, my aunt sent me a picture of a fabulous dessert and asked if I’d like to get one while I was in Charlotte (NC) visiting her. We were just going for the dessert, but plans changed, and we ended up there for a full meal. Let me tell you, Charlotte’s Trio Restaurant was certainly more than just desserts!
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I know you’ve seen the folded over quesadilla packet idea, but have you really thought about how versatile this thing is? You can almost put anything in it and have a fun, handheld meal in minutes!
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