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Since the school days are right around the corner, I figured that I would post this recipe for a great after-school snack or quick “weekend grab”. I know that it is a rather simple recipe, but one of the great things about is that (if your kids are old enough) you can substitute the [...]

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These buffalo chicken tenders are a fast and fantastic appetizer, lunch, or easy dinner. They also make great party food for a sporting event, movie night, or casual get together. The real shining star of this recipe though, is the incredible blue cheese dressing. It is creamy, delicious and full of flavor [...]

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Babaganoush is a very healthy snack that can be eaten in a variety of ways: you can use it as a dip with whole wheat bread or crackers, spread it on pita, or even add it to other dishes for a new flavor twist. It is similar to hummus, but is made with eggplant [...]

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Nothing could be faster, easier, or more delicious than kebabs on the grill. After the minimal prep work is done, this dish is on the table in only 6 minutes!! You can change them up however you would like — use different veggies, add chunks of steak or chicken, change the herbs, etc. [...]

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There’s no need to stop at the drive thru or local take out place to give your kids (or yourself) those yummy, crispy chicken strips that we all love. You can make them at home — without fatty batter or greasy frying oil.
The secret to getting that crispy texture is in the breading – [...]

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This quick and easy recipe is a great accompaniment for both breakfast and dinner. Cornbread is a welcome change to whole wheat toast with your omelet or fruit in the morning – and it is so very versatile, that it’s variations are almost endless. For a really savory treat, add some crumbled [...]

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These chicken skewers are very easy to prepare, and they taste equally delicious whether served warm or at room temperature. For that reason, they make a great appetizer when entertaining, a fabulous dish to serve as a casual pool -side snack, or a great take-along for an outdoor picnic. They do need to [...]

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I like to serve these crab cakes as a main course with a corn and tomato salsa on the side. They are always a huge hit with dinner guests and because of the intense flavor of the salsa, you can skip the fatty tartar sauce that normally accompanies seafood dishes. If I’m [...]

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This recipe comes together fairly quickly – the thing that is most time consuming is chopping all of the vegetables. You can make this task go much more quickly with the use of a food processor, or you can do the prep work the night before you plan on making them, so that when [...]

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This easy and light quesadilla recipe makes a great lunch, appetizer, light dinner, or afternoon snack. You can easily make these to suit your mood – try substituting or adding sauteed sliced mushrooms, chopped red and green peppers, onions, rinsed and drained canned beans, and even diced cooked chicken. You can also change [...]

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