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A tale of two soups, and a slow-cooker ‘two-fer’

My husband leaves the evening meal cooking to me, but he usually fends for himself for breakfast and lunch. Pin […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 8 January, 2014 – 11:30 am | Posted in How-To, Informative, Recipes, Soups | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

Homemade honey ‘Tootsie Rolls,’ with (or without) a kick

When we visit family in western Colorado, a favorite outing is a trip to Ouray, a quaint town in the […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 12 December, 2013 – 2:50 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Gifts, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

Use leftover turkey in a rustic and nutritious soup

How have you been using your Thanksgiving leftovers? A couple of my less successful tries in previous years Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 4 December, 2013 – 3:53 pm | Posted in Recipes, Soups | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (7)

Herb bread for Thanksgiving dinner or stuffing

This nutty and textured bread can be served for Thanksgiving dinner or used for stuffing or dressing. Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 21 November, 2013 – 5:45 pm | Posted in Breads, Holiday, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (6)

Sweeten your food naturally with date puree

Did you know you can use pureed dates as a substitute for maple syrup, honey or refined sugar? Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 13 November, 2013 – 4:26 pm | Posted in How-To, Informative, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (10)

A flavorful dip or spread: roasted carrot hummus

This nontraditional hummus is made with roasted carrots and tahini (sesame paste) but without the usual garbanzo beans. Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 7 November, 2013 – 11:30 am | Posted in Appetizers, Dressings & Dips, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (3)

The heavenly aroma of apples and pork, then and now

Nowadays frozen dinners come in all different shaped and sized containers, but in my younger years they were “TV dinners” […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 30 October, 2013 – 6:55 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (11)

A side dish or dessert with Indian flair: carrot-cardamom pudding

Indian cuisine is all about fragrant spices and seasonings. Once when invited to dinner at the home of my husband’s […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 23 October, 2013 – 11:27 am | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (8)

How to make your own ghee

It’s easy to make your own ghee (also known as clarified butter). Here are simple instructions.

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 23 October, 2013 – 11:03 am | Posted in How-To, Informative, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

An accidental paleo-ite, and an on-track energy bite

You’ve probably heard about one of the latest diet trends, the paleo (paleolithic) diet. There are lots of interpretations of […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 16 October, 2013 – 1:06 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

A bacon-ish, jerky-ish eggplant snack

To me, eggplant seems a little mysterious, with its smooth, thick exterior and porous interior. In Britain they call it […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 8 October, 2013 – 12:28 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (52)

Tropical marinated flank steak to grill at home or at the campsite

Because friends and family know I love all things related to food, I’m sometimes asked to help with meal planning […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 17 September, 2013 – 8:41 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (18)