I never know what to do with it; but, waste not, want not!
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Kohlrabi: Cooking up Your Farmer’s Share Bag
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Summer Winner: Cucumber-Lime Craft Cocktail
Fresh lime juice has no substitute, so don't even go there. You won't regret the extra effort!
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A Summer Barbecue that YOU Can Enjoy
Summer is finally here, and its arrival brings cravings for those foods we associate with slow, easy days. Treats like ice cream and Popsicles come to mind, but also hearty foods like barbecue, potato salad, …
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Quinoa and Veggie Salad Is Healthy, Easy, and Delish
This quinoa and vegetable salad is really easy to make, and you can use whatever vegetables you prefer, or that you have on hand.
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Favorite Breakfast: Avocado Toast
My favorite breakfast: toast with avocado
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Re-hydrate with Easy, Lower-Sugar, Classic Summer Drinks
Here are some of our family favorites that will quench your thirst. An added bonus: they are easy to make, and they have a lot less sugar than store-bought choices.
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Protein and Produce after 2 p.m. : Incorporating the MIND Diet into Low Carb Living
It is possible to be happy eating only protein and produce after 2 p.m. It just takes some planning.
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No More Stringy Peas: How to Cook Sugar Snap Peas Like a Pro
Are you wondering why sugar snap peas are labeled "stringless," when it seems like all you get is strings after cooking them? It's not the peas. It's you. (Sorry!)
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Lamb Keftedes with Tzatziki
Perfect for a quick weekday dinner, but so flavorful that it'll taste like you cooked all day!
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Cranberry Pecan Beef Dip: The Beefy Appetizer You’ll Love
Sometimes, you want a more substantial appetizer or snack food to offer with cocktails.
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A Fresh and Satisfying Greek Couscous Salad
You've heard a lot about how Mediterranean foods are good for you. Not only are they beneficial to your physical health, but for fighting off cognitive decline as we age.
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Five Secrets to Baking the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever
It finally happened! My chocolate chip cookies tasted like my mom's.
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Low-Carb Salmon Cakes Are Delicious and Ready in a Flash
Chef-Inspired Salmon Cakes On a recent lunch visit to a favorite Cleveland restaurant, L’Albatros Brasserie, I ordered the salmon cakes. They were served on a bed of mesclun with a simple lemon and olive oil …
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Chorizo, Kale, and Sweet Potato Stew
My friend, Anne (of Turkey Chili fame), inspired me to concoct this spicy chorizo, kale, and sweet potato stew. I know there are kale haters out there; I actually developed a liking for the stuff. …
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Yiayia’s Easy Greek Chicken
Another secret to the flavor is the abundance of onions and slow simmer. Like all stews, it tastes even better when reheated.
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Kale and Broccoli Salads: Two Salads Made My Day
Kale and broccoli are loaded with nutrients, much more so than a typical dinner salad. The trick to making both enjoyable is cutting them to the proper size.
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Anyone for Homemade Granola?
Granola is one of those foods I've always bought packaged. Now, I wonder why? It's so easy to make and tastes a lot better than the prepackaged stuff.
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Greek Lentil Soup
Tired of Lenten fish frys? (or, maybe you never liked them.) One recipe that I think hits the spot at this time of year is Greek Lentil Soup. My mother-in-law gave me this recipe. And, …
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Superfood Salad to Feed Your Mind and Body!
This "superfood" recipe fits perfectly in the Mediterranean and Mind diet frameworks, emphasizing foods from plant-based foods high in nutritional value.
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Five Easy Ways to Take Your Cooking to the Next Level
Here are a few changes we've made over the years that have made a big difference in our cooking and enjoyment of our food. You can start using them right now!
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30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 21, Find Nutrition Information for ANY Recipe
All you do is add in the recipe ingredients and number of servings, and, violá, You get a complete nutritional analysis!
