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Discovering Quinoa

It was only a couple of years ago that I would see Quinoa on the shelf of the grocery store and had absolutely no idea what it even was! Quinoa (keen-wah) is a fantastic, gluten free food. Many health experts are touting quinoa as a grain, but it actually a grain-like plant that is known [...]

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Homemade Hashbrowns

Hash browns are actually very easy to make and with no chemical additives in the homemade kind, they are much healthier for you too. You can cook the potatoes in advance and allow them to chill in the refrigerator overnight. These are great grilled up by themselves or use them in a breakfast casserole or [...]

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

The holiday season is almost here and one classic holiday dish is cranberry sauce. This year, skip the canned type and make this simple but tasty version!     Print Homemade Cranberry Sauce Rating: 41 Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes Ingredients12 oz bag fresh cranberries ¾ cup fresh squeezed orange [...]

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Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

If you love mashed potatoes, but are looking for a healthier options, this garlic mashed cauliflower is a great substitute. The consistency is almost like mashed potatoes, and the taste is right on par with every mashed potato recipe that I’ve ever eaten. I didn’t tell my hubby that it was mashed cauliflower, and he [...]

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Roasted New Potatoes

I really love simple side dishes that are easy and quick to make, and yet really satisfying. These roasted new potatoes fit that bill perfectly! Savory and easy to prepare, and yet they taste like a dish you would get at an upscale restaurant….without the cost! I really like the variety of potatoes that I [...]

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Mushroom Quinoa

Quinoa is my new favorite grain to cook with. It’s high in protein and nutrients. And it so easy to make…especially in the rice cooker! So tonight I was wanting to find a recipe for quinoa that was different, and that my hubby would eat. And frankly, I got a little lazy about looking for [...]

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