This pork loin sandwich is so crave worthy. I originally created it in 2012 for the National Pork Board for a nutrition conference expo and I still love this recipe! It’s ready in just 30 minutes.
If you buy a marinated pork loin, you don’t...
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MSG: Get the facts on monosodium glutamate
Michelle answers your biggest questions about MSG
This blog post is sponsored by Ajinomoto. Written 100% by me.
My family and I have been enjoying MSG in our food for years. From our favorite ranch dressing to chicken noodle soup. I’m excited to be partnering with Ajinomoto, manufacturer of MSG, to bring...
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California Avocado and Chicken Pad Thai
This is an easy pad thai recipe that is so simple and delicious and ready in 45 minutes from start to finish. As seen on Arizona Midday KPNX.
This all-in-one chicken pad Thai recipe will satisfy your pad Thai noodle craving while delivering plenty of protein and fresh produce. Fresh California Avocados are in peak season March through September, making this the perfect light dinner to enjoy during warmer months or any...
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, this classic Irish dish meets my slow cooker.
This is the easiest Corned Beef Cabbage recipe you’ll ever make! And it will probably be among the most delicious, too.
Simple, whole-food ingredients add up to one delicious corned beef and cabbage meal you can make for St. Paddy’s Day in your slow cooker...
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Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe Kids Will Love
This post is sponsored by my friends at Beech-Nut, makers of delicious food for babies, made with simple ingredients.
My girls — Scarlet and Stella — can be picky eaters. They poke at foods that wiggle, insist the crust of their sandwiches be removed and push green...
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Roasted Orange-Brined Chicken
When you see “1 orange” in the ingredient list of a recipe, your likely gut reaction is to just grab any orange, like Valencia or Navel. But there are other choices that you might not have considered. From extra-sweet Cara Caras to dark-pigmented Moro...
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Soy-Honey Alaska Cod Recipe with Sunkist® Lemon
This cod recipe is ready in 30 minutes and is packed with flavor.
Alaska cod is an incredibly family friendly fish–mild and flaky, it easily takes on any flavor you throw at it. It is also a sustainable fish, making it an easy choice to increase your family’s fish consumption!
Why I Created This Cod Recipe
I created this cod recipe...
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Grilled Mahimahi with Sautéed Sweet Onions, Tomatoes and Chile
Bring Back Flavors of Caribbean with Grilled Mahi-Mahi
Recently I vacationed in the Caribbean islands of Bahamas, Tortola and St. Thomas and immersed myself in the cuisine. The menus highlighted fresh seafood, including pan-fried red snapper smothered in Creole sauce, griddled lobster salad sandwich (which,...
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Curried Broccoli and Chickpea Sauté
While I love blasting broccoli in a 425-degree oven to concentrate flavors and crisp the edges, stovetop pan searing and braising adds a new dimension to broccoli while keeping the kitchen cooler during the summer heat. You can put this dish together in 30...
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Shamrock Farms® Cheesy Noodles with Peas and Carrots
Post sponsored by Shamrock Farms cottage cheese, written 100% by me.
In the interest of eating fresher, cleaner, I created this new take on cheesy, creamy noodles—with cottage cheese. Think fettuccine Alfredo minus the food hangover. Shamrock Farms cottage cheese has been my favorite cottage...
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