Everyone has their favorite recipe for zucchini bread. This is mine. I’ve taken our original zucchini bread recipe and updated it. I’ve more than doubled the zucchini and added a bit more sugar as a result. I’ve also used a flavored olive oil to impart a great lemony taste to the bread. And if available […]
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This recipe is a quick crowd pleaser. Roast the vegetables while the pasta is cooking. Mix up the dressing and then toss it all together. To prepare the chicken you can either roast chicken breasts yourself while the vegetables are cooking or chop up a roasted chicken from the grocery store. Just a few simple steps […]
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A few years back we posted an easy mid-week pasta recipe that doesnât require a lot of planning and uses ingredients that you probably already have on-hand (Penne Pasta with Tomato-Garlic Tuna Sauce and Mint). Hereâs another variation from Cooks Illustrated that is just as easy and doesnât skimp on flavor. You can prepare the […]
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Hereâs another âbowl-full-of-healthyâ salad recipe where we loved both the flavor and the simplicity. Adapted from Martha Stewart, the base of this dressing is our healthful lemon olive oil and a ripe avocado; add a few other simple ingredients and whip it up in a food processor. Lentils, kale, almonds and sprouts join the party […]
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When we were looking for a cookie recipe that was low in fat we went straight to one of our favorite cookbooks off the shelf; 1000 Low-Fat Recipes by Terry Blonder Golson. After skimming the list of ingredients we thought weâd go even further by substituting the vegetable oil with heart-healthy olive oil infused (or […]
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Ever read the back of the package on those factory processed granola bars? Itâs not that difficult to make them at home and there are many benefits for you and your family. You can use fresher ingredients, omit preservatives and you get to choose the combination of dried fruits, nuts or seasonings that go into […]
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many of you many have begun planning the big menu which usually includes an abundance of side dishes. Roasted carrots and parsnips are often overlooked but by adding good quality lemon olive oil and fresh mint leaves youâll have a revival worth serving at the big feast!
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We adapted this recipe from The Good Housekeeping Cookbook: Sunday Dinner Collectorsâ Edition but we found it so fast and simple that it would definitely work on any weeknight too.Â
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Ever looked at the ingredients on the side of the box of pancake mix? Notice anything artificial or unnecessary? With some mixes you even have to add your own eggs, milk and often vegetable oil. So why not add the 3 or 4 remaining ingredients that are probably already in your pantry – flour, baking […]
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This baked German apple pancake is very light and fluffy like a soufflĂ© but like custard on the inside. Itâs all done in one skillet, from stove top to oven. The sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples are sautĂ©ed and then baked, caramelizing their edges and offering great flavor and texture. Makes a wonderful addition to your brunch […]
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