Lentils and Kale
This lentils and kale recipe is a nutritious meal. Lentils and kale are a warm and satisfying meal that can be prepared start to finish in about 10 minutes, when you make the lentils ahead of […]
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Asparagus-Mushroom Risotto
This low-cal version of classic risotto is adapted from the one on SkinnyTaste.com. It’s a simple recipe but it requires your undivided attention. The asparagus-mushroom risotto must be stirred gently, and almost constantly, for almost 30
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Baked Kale Chips
Simple Baked Kale Chips You will be hard-pressed to find a healthier or lower calorie snack than baked kale chips. They’re easy to make, and the kale can go from garden to your snack table in
Dutch Baby (German Pancake)
Dutch Baby Recipe This recipe is so easy to make. Simpler, even, than making fried eggs or an omelet. Place the ingredients in the blender and pour into the pan with melted butter and cook. That’s
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Grapefruit Tart with Homemade Mascarpone
Grapefruit Tart Recipe This grapefruit tart recipe was adapted from the one on Epicurious.com. It is fresh and light, and the presentation is stunning. Ingredients Sweet pastry dough For filling 4-5 grapefruit 3 Tbl grapefruit juice,
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Sweet Pastry Dough
Sweet Pastry Dough Recipe This Sweet Pastry Dough recipe was adapted from the one on Epicurious.com. It takes about an hour and a half to complete, start to finish. It is very versatile, lightly sweet, and
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Chocolate Biscotti
This chocolate biscotti recipe was adapted from the one on David Rubel‘s website. They’re super chocolatey and just the right mix of crunchy and chewy. They’re relatively easy to make and quick, too. From start to finish
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – Thick and Chewy
Thick and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Chopped Walnuts Check any Favorite Cookies List and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies always rank in the top ten. This recipe is based on one we found on Smitten Kitchen. We
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Oven-Roasted Beets
These oven-roasted beets are low calorie, delicious, and simple to prepare. Oven-Roasted Beets Recipe Ingredients 3 medium beets 1 Tbl olive oil Method Preheat oven to 375° F. Wash, scrub, rinse, and dry beets. Coat lightly
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Baked Sweet Potato Chips
These baked sweet potato chips are as good, if not better, than anything you can buy. They’re simple to prepare but take a lot of time to cook – two hours. But don’t skimp. They need
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Salted Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
For Adults: Salted Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies There’s one cookie that most everyone loves, and that’s the chocolate chip cookie. This version is especially for adults. It’s crunchy rather than soft, uses bittersweet chocolate, sea salt
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Ten Favorite Podcasts
Ten Best Podcasts I love listening to experts in almost any field share their passion for the thing that drives them. It is inspiring to feel their excitement, hear their enthusiasm, and understand their commitment. Their fire
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