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    Chicken,  Main Course,  Meals For Two,  Recipes,  Vegetables

    Weeknight Taco Chicken For Two

    July 25, 2018

    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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    Creating a Dinner Party Strategy

    January 26, 2018

    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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    Taking Steak and Potatoes Up a Notch

    July 17, 2017

    Steak de Burgo was created in Des Moines, Iowa around 1939 and can take a steak and potatoes dinner up a notch. Just another name for steak and potatoes, this rich dish is traditionally made with a good cut of beef tenderloin, covered in a creamy mushroom sauce. Because it is so easy and quick to make, I thought it would be a perfect recipe for just two people, but ingredient portions could be increased to serve more. As an accompaniment, my mashed potatoes were made using russets. Yukon Gold would produce a more creamy, buttery textured dish; however, Russets was what I had on hand. Regardless if you use…

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    5 Ways the Potato Can Be Healthy Food

    April 6, 2017

    Making a Potato Healthy Recent research has determined THE POTATO can be healthy.  At only 110 calories for one medium russet potato, they are high in fiber, calcium and potassium.  If cooked properly, they can help lower blood sugar levels. The key to lowering blood sugar, while still enjoying the fluffy, creamy potato, is to accompany your ‘tater with “spud buddies.”  Coined by America’s Test Kitchen, “spud buddies”  are blood sugar helpers which prevent rapid glucose absorption. A List of 5 Spud Buddies 1.Add avocado as a GOOD FAT.   Mash up an avocado and place on top of a baked potato instead of butter or sour cream.   2.Include an…

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    Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

    November 7, 2016

    These creamy Parmesan mashed potatoes were a great alternative to baked potatoes, which we have most Friday nights.  This recipe has a simple twist.  These potatoes are not only creamy but very rich.  Be careful just how much cheese you add. Consider leaving on the skin of the potato for the beneficial nutrients. What makes these potatoes different? At The Fresh Market, I found a different kind of potato, I have never used before; Cinacia Buttercream Potatoes. Cinacia is an organic, sustainable farm in Colorado. Very similar in aroma and color of the russet potato, but the buttery texture makes them perfect for mashed potatoes. Jo Ann Burrington’s recipe that…

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