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I must admit that I have never been a fan of meatloaf. I have always found it to be dry, bland, and really rather gross. I know that when I was forced to eat it as a child, I swore that I would never again eat it as an adult!! And then one day while [...]

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Okay, so you are probably thinking that I must have lost my mind posting a recipe for chowder when it is 100 degrees outside! But this chowder has a light, delicate, summery flavor – and when you serve it just slightly warmer than room temperature with a nice cold, crisp green salad and fresh fruit [...]

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This is, without a doubt, my new favorite breakfast!! I found this recipe a few weeks ago in a very old, handwritten cookbook that was left to me by grandmother (the most incredible cook I have ever known). After a few alterations to make them lower in calories, I finally came up with the perfect [...]

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If you know anyone who has grown up in the South, but has since moved elsewhere, they will all tell you the same story: Southern food is AMAZING – and once you have had it, you miss it terribly when it is gone. Unfortunately, (although it truly is delicious) Southern food is definitely not healthy [...]

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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. For an [...]

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This recipe is slightly higher in calories and fat than what you would expect in a “light” recipe – but it is mostly due to the use of the avocado (which means the little extra calories and fats are the “good” kind.) Even when you are attempting to “slim down”, you need to remember to [...]

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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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Here is a great recipe to help you make use of all of those delicious summer vegetables! Roasting this tart in the oven gives the vegetables a great, deep flavor that will have everyone in your family (even the kids) – asking you to make this tart again soon. We all hear it over and [...]

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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 marinate for [...]

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This is the quintessential Sunday night supper. I use ground poultry for the meatballs because it has considerably less fat than ground beef. But trust me, the many herbs in this sauce lend a nice spicy kick and so much flavor that you’ll never miss the beef. This recipe takes some time – but for [...]

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