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What follows is a basic recipe to give you an idea of what a grain bowl might look like. Where to go from there is enormously varied as you can use all kinds of combinations of vegetables, proteins, fruits, grains, seeds, and nuts. Ingredients: Mixed greens like beet tops, arugula, spinach, dandelions, romaine, […]
Crabmeat Stuffed Mushroom Caps Portobello or white mushrooms work best. Try to use the same size so they will cook evenly. A size of 1.5” or so will be big enough to hold the mix. Prep the mushroom by wiping with a damp paper towel. Don’t wash them as they easily absorb water and
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This dish will serve 4-6 and is straightforward and easy to make. Recommend using a Dutch oven, maybe even cast iron pot with a tight lid. The clam juice and wine will make sure that you have enough broth for some crusty bread to dip. Ingredients: 12 oz or more extra-large shrimp.
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This is a recipe that my mother used many years ago. It really makes the kitchen smell good as all bread baking does. Makes 2 small loaves. 1 pkg yeast ¼ cup warm water 1 cup creamed cottage cheese 1 tablespoon onion flakes 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons dill seeds 1 sprig
Gazpacho With summer on the way and tomatoes ripening, why not enjoy a cool soup before dinner with friends. Originating from the Andalusia region of southern Spain, gazpacho is traditionally made from a mixture of puréed tomatoes and other ingredients such as cucumber, sweet bell peppers, onions, garlic, and olive oil. But you can also make fruit-based gazpacho with melons,
We are dog lovers and have always had at least one dog while our kids were growing up. We’ve had Goldens, Labs, and a mutt or two. Today we have a Goldendoodle and a Labradoodle, Zoey and Tux. We light to give them treats but should remember that we we enjoy may not be good
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Eating Eggs Every Day (Disclaimer- certain people have allergies to eggs or may have heart, cholesterol, or other health related issues, so always check with your health professional for advice.) Eggs provide an inexpensive source of protein and an impressive list of nutritional benefits. Years ago, there was a lot of misinformation and low-fat diets
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3 Recipes to Boost Your Microbiome The ideal healthy-gut diet for performance Erica and Justin Sonnenburg, a pair of Stanford University microbiologists who have been studying the effects of diet on the microbiome for more than a decade, are a little bit obsessed with fiber. “Digesting it appears to be the primary profession of
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Pesto – This popular topping can be slathered over crusty bread or mixed with different pastas. Pesto originated in Genoa in Italy’s Liguria region. To be true Pesto, local officials state that it can only be made with Mediterranean pignoli, Ligurian extra-virgin olive oil, Genoese basil leaves, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio, Pecorino Fiore Sardo, and coarse