If you have children, you know that flying with youngsters is about survival. Your sole purpose while transporting your precious doll is to prevent other people within 5 feet of you from hating you by the end of the flight. So, you download your...
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New Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010: The nutritional law of the land
by Michelle Dudash, RD. This article was originally published in the March 2011 issue of The Frontburner, an e-newsletter of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Posted with permission.
A notice from the Fed can make anyone uneasy. On January 31, 2011, the United States...
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Witches Brew Mocktail (or Cocktail!)
This sweet and tart drink will please kids and adults alike
This sweet and tart drink will please kids and adults alike, made with 100% fruit juices with no added sugar. This punch pairs nicely with vodka, tequila, or gin, if you’re craving a cocktail for the adults.
Witches Brew Mocktail (or Cocktail!)
3 cups pomegranate juice
1...
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5 Comfort Food Recipes to Get Your Hygge On (Feel Cozy)
Comfort Foods That Won't Expand Your Waistline
Times change, seasons change and if you have been outside lately, temperatures change too. As most of you know, I recently relocated from Arizona to the Midwest. My girls and my big kid (husband) have pulled out our winter coats from storage and our...
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5-Ingredient Braised Sausage & Cabbage for Food Network’s “Healthy Eats” Blog
A little sweet, a little briny, this fall-inspired Chicken Sausage and Braised Cabbage dish I created for Food Network’s “Healthy Eats” blog will warm your tummy.
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Butternut Squash-Orange Pie for Food Network’s Healthy Eats Blog
Butternut squash and oranges breathe new life into this Butternut Squash-Orange Pie with Coconut Whipped Cream I created for Food Network’s Healthy Eats Blog. The natural sweetness of the squash and orange replace up to one third of added sugar, and plant-based coconut oil stands...
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Pumpkin-palooza!
The countdown is on for Halloween. I have been brewing up pumpkin recipes that are oh-so-memorable. Before you indulge in your favorite candies (okay, mine are Almond Joy, chocolate peanut butter cups, and Twix), fill yourself up with a hearty meal. Have a safe, happy...
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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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Spring Sugar Snap Pea Shooters
Puree makes eating veggies a snap
It can be so tempting to skip vegetables at lunch. Maybe you have healthy pasta dinner leftovers, but no vegetables to serve on the side. That batch of chicken breasts that you grilled to last all week is protein-packed,...
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Tomato & Avocado Quinoa Salad with Cumin & Cilantro
Gluten-free salad for spring and summer
You are going to thank me for this salad, since it’s the perfect all-in-one gluten-free dish for lunch, offering protein and fiber, whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and loads of flavor. I love that you can make it in advance and have meals ready...
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