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Fresh Bruschetta

Last year, a friend of mine planted too many tomatoes and ended…

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Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O Salad

Okay, so this Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O Salad is the best kind of…

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Cucumber, Dill, & Feta Pearl Couscous

Pearl couscous, Israeli couscous, or Ptitim, is a nutty pasta made of toasted…

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B.L.A.T. Chopped Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

So, let’s be honest… salads can get really boring.  And often, in…

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Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

So, who doesn't love snacks?  Savory to sweet, crunchy to creamy—we humans…

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Philly Sloppy Joes (Sloppy Phillies)

We’ve all got those go-to weeknight meals.  They’re tasty, quick, and inexpensive,…

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Mediterranean White Bean Salad

This week’s recipe combines my very favorite components of two salads at…

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Banana-Berry Baked Oats and Quinoa

If you're like me, you find it difficult to find tasty, healthy…

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Cheesy-Italian Buttermilk Quick-bread

I've got to tell you all, I simply love this bread.  As…

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Spinach and Cheese Breakfast Strata

Until this recipe, I only remember hearing the word "strata" being used…

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Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

Although we're into spring now, the temps here in the Ozarks ventured…

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Homemade Sloppy Joes

I think a lot of folks would agree that canned sloppy-Joes are…

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