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  • Cubes of kohlrabi and sweet potato are baked with rosemary and tarragon

    Kohlrabi: Cooking up Your Farmer’s Share Bag

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 06/28/201808/17/2018

    I never know what to do with it; but, waste not, want not!

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  • Summer Winner: Cucumber-Lime Craft Cocktail

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 06/25/201807/05/2018

    Fresh lime juice has no substitute, so don't even go there. You won't regret the extra effort!

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    1 One comment on “Summer Winner: Cucumber-Lime Craft Cocktail”
  • A Summer Barbecue that YOU Can Enjoy

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 06/22/201806/26/2018

    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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  • Snap peas and broccoli mixed into cooked red quinoa.

    Quinoa and Veggie Salad Is Healthy, Easy, and Delish

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 06/21/201806/21/2018

    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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  • chopped avocado on toast

    Favorite Breakfast: Avocado Toast

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 05/31/201805/31/2018

    My favorite breakfast: toast with avocado

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    8 8 comments on “Favorite Breakfast: Avocado Toast”
  • Mug of pomegranate fizz with lime slice

    Re-hydrate with Easy, Lower-Sugar, Classic Summer Drinks

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 05/28/201801/20/2019

    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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    2 2 comments on “Re-hydrate with Easy, Lower-Sugar, Classic Summer Drinks”
  • Protein and Produce after 2 p.m. : Incorporating the MIND Diet into Low Carb Living

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 05/22/201801/03/2019

    It is possible to be happy eating only protein and produce after 2 p.m. It just takes some planning.

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  • A bowl of vibrant, green, sugar snap peas is tasty.

    No More Stringy Peas: How to Cook Sugar Snap Peas Like a Pro

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 05/14/201808/10/2020

    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 served with rice and spinach salad

    Lamb Keftedes with Tzatziki

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 04/27/201805/02/2018

    Perfect for a quick weekday dinner, but so flavorful that it'll taste like you cooked all day!

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    2 2 comments on “Lamb Keftedes with Tzatziki”
  • toasted pecans and dried cranberries top cream cheese beef dip

    Cranberry Pecan Beef Dip: The Beefy Appetizer You’ll Love

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 04/13/201808/10/2020

    Sometimes, you want a more substantial appetizer or snack food to offer with cocktails.

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    1 One comment on “Cranberry Pecan Beef Dip: The Beefy Appetizer You’ll Love”
  • A Fresh and Satisfying Greek Couscous Salad

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 04/05/201805/02/2018

    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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  • chocolate chip cookies stay crispy on a cooling rack

    Five Secrets to Baking the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 03/22/201805/02/2018

    It finally happened! My chocolate chip cookies tasted like my mom's. 

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    6 6 comments on “Five Secrets to Baking the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever”
  • Salmon cakes served with baby greens and a simple vinaigrette

    Low-Carb Salmon Cakes Are Delicious and Ready in a Flash

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 03/12/201805/02/2018

    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 stew in blue bowl

    Chorizo, Kale, and Sweet Potato Stew

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 03/07/201810/15/2019

    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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  • Greek chicken is served with fresh asparagus spears and bow-tie noodles

    Yiayia’s Easy Greek Chicken

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 03/02/201804/03/2020

    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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  • broccoli and kale salads

    Kale and Broccoli Salads: Two Salads Made My Day

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 02/22/201805/02/2018

    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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    1 One comment on “Kale and Broccoli Salads: Two Salads Made My Day”
  • Anyone for Homemade Granola?

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 02/17/201809/17/2020

    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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  • Lentil soup's flavor is enhanced with lemon juice

    Greek Lentil Soup

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 02/16/201805/02/2018

    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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  • Quinoa, kale, arugula, seeds, nuts, veggies make a great superfood salad

    Superfood Salad to Feed Your Mind and Body!

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 02/07/201805/02/2018

    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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    1 One comment on “Superfood Salad to Feed Your Mind and Body!”
  • roll butter and homemade bread

    Five Easy Ways to Take Your Cooking to the Next Level

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 02/05/201805/02/2018

    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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  • Parsley, green onion, olive oil, and lemon juice atop chopped potatoes

    30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 21, Find Nutrition Information for ANY Recipe

    Posted by A. JoAnn on 01/22/201801/06/2021

    All you do is add in the recipe ingredients and number of servings, and, violá, You get a complete nutritional analysis!

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    1 One comment on “30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 21, Find Nutrition Information for ANY Recipe”
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