Are you sorry to see asparagus season coming to a close?  Maybe not, if those tender stalks of vegetable good

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Have you tried fresh tofu? You won't find it on the menu at my house. My daughter and I like it, but my husban

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Before we talk about today's recipe, I have an announcement to make. My news isn't life changing. I didn't win

If you asked my coworkers, they would tell you I eat all day long - I’m a snacker. While there’s a grain

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We clean our house on Thursday nights. It sounds crazy, doesn't it? Who cleans their house on Thursdays! Mik

I've had a ton of fun creating an endless variety of homemade pizzas, and I'll bet my versions of this classic

As I chopped broccoli florets for this barley pilaf, it occurred to me that I was missing out. I was wasting p

Even my lovely Nikon camera can't help me when life gets in the way of food blogging and I don't have time to

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During my high school years I worked at the local pharmacy. The pharmacist was a fatherly man in his mid-sixti

Adapted from Kalyn's Kitchen

When it comes to cooking inexpensive cuts of beef, I need help.  I thought my slow cooker would save the day,

I've spent most of my life watching my weight.  Some weeks I watch it go up - some weeks I watch it go down.Â

When it comes to making work day breakfasts, creativity is not my thing. Most weekdays the morning menu includ

When a craving for Asian food strikes, Mike and I head to Chan's in Woodinville, Washington.  We love to sit

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There aren't many healthy cooks who would turn down this cute burlap bag filled with fresh walnuts from Calif

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When it comes to stocking my pantry, I have a list of items I'm never without.  You'll find a few cartons of

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Spaghetti Squash Taco Casserole

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When it comes to last minute appetizer recipes, this salmon dip from Angie's Recipes tops my list. It doesn't