Figuring out dinner on a weeknight can be very frustrating, but you will find my weeknight taco chicken for two very satisfying. Especially, if you want to keep the meal light, but flavorful. But chicken is so versatile and can be filled with flavor, it is a great option. I hope this is an easy one for you to try. Let me know in the comments if you make it at home. Benefits of chicken Of course, chicken is one of the leanest meats and low in saturated fats. Doctors are always telling me to cut back on my red meat intake, so the next best protein is chicken. In…
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Reducing Cancer Risks with Food
It is National Fruit and Vegetables Month and new cancer research just released, affirms a long-held theory that what foods we eat directly influences our health. Since you may not want to read the 12,000-page report, nor the 100-page summary compiled by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research; here it is in a nutshell… Eat your vegetables Don’t gain excess weight Avoid excess alcohol & processed meats Be active The Continuous Update Project is the world’s largest source of scientific research on cancer preventative and survivor-ship through diet, nutrition, and physical activity. CUP has compiled global research and released its 3rd expert report. The 2nd…
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Creating a Dinner Party Strategy
My hubby and I are getting settled into our dream house and after three months, we decided to host our very first dinner party, which means creating a dinner party strategy. He has a rather large family, spread out between several states; therefore, all of us only gather twice or so, each year. Because Christmas is so crazy, this clan celebrates Christmas in January. Creating Your Dinner Party Strategy In the past, hosting a large party would totally stress me out for weeks! However, for this event, I was gonna make sure things were different. I want to share with you a few things which made my life, so much…
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Streamline Your Cooking With Frozen Vegetables
Have you ever considered buying frozen vegetables? Frozen vegetables are a convenient, time-saving short cut when preparing meals at home. Perfect for soups and stews (where the vegetable is NOT the primary ingredient), these packaged foods sometimes hold flavor better than their fresh counterpart, especially when the vegetable is out of season. I would never recommend using frozen vegetables in a fresh salad; or frozen onions in a French Onion Soup, however, they work well in hearty dishes cooked in a slow-cooker, such as the Bachelor Beef Stew below. Which frozen vegetables are the best to buy? Not all vegetables are worth buying from the frozen food department. Vegetables with…
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Autumn Leeks Elevate Mashed Potatoes
Leeks can be intimidating but they capable of making borning mashed potatoes and elevating them to something extraordinary. Usually harvested in the autumn months, they are easy to grow from seedlings and are ready six months after planting. Much like an onion, they form a bulb and a long bundle of leaves above the ground. The soil must be loose and well-drained. The bulbs of the plant do not tolerate wet soil. As a very hearty vegetable, some varieties can survive during the early winter months, extending their harvest season. Most agree, prolonging harvest will intensify the flavor. Unlike its sister, the onion, leeks have a sweeter, milder flavor, and…
