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Cacao nib cookie dough bites

These sweet and somewhat habit-forming little domes look exactly like cookie dough ready to pop right into the oven.  Pin It

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Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes on 18 February, 2015 – 2:29 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Pomegranate panna cotta

Because we’ve waited all year for pomegranates to be in season, here’s a recipe for a honey-sweetened dessert that takes full advantage of this […]

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Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes on 18 December, 2014 – 4:36 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Kale detox salad

Even when you’re not on a “detox” diet or trying to cleanse, it doesn’t hurt to incorporate healthful foods  Pin It

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Posted in Recipes, Salads on 16 December, 2014 – 4:03 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

A handy method for safer eggs

My brother likes to make Caesar salad for his family on special occasions. Because traditional Caesar dressing contains raw egg […]

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Posted in How-To, Informative, Recipes on 21 May, 2014 – 3:21 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (3)

Tomatoless Italian sauce

My 30-day commitment to a paleo autoimmune diet is complete. And although I haven’t seen dramatic health benefits, Pin It

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Posted in Freezer Meals, Main dishes, Recipes on 26 February, 2014 – 4:13 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner: duck breast with balsamic grape sauce

For a romantic Valentine’s Day, why not treat your sweetheart to an out-of-the ordinary home-cooked dinner? Pin It

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Posted in Holiday, Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Sides on 12 February, 2014 – 4:04 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

A fancy, fruity special-occasion dessert

Dessert for a special dinner or an occasion like Valentine’s Day can be a big challenge when there are food […]

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Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes on 5 February, 2014 – 2:14 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Banana-coconut cookies for on-the-go energy

Several days into my January paleo autoimmune/anti-inflammatory diet, there are some aspects that are working and others I’m still working through. […]

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Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Experiences, Recipes on 29 January, 2014 – 4:40 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

Flavorful pesto spaghetti sauce is adaptable to many diets

As I write this I’ve been eating according to an autoimmune protocol (AIP) for a couple of weeks.  Pin It

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Posted in Main dishes, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments on 23 January, 2014 – 8:55 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (7)

Simple spinach pesto recipe

This winter pesto recipe uses spinach and has no nuts or Parmesan cheese.

Posted in Freezer Meals, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments on 23 January, 2014 – 8:44 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Spaghetti squash ‘noodles’ recipe

When you bake spaghetti squash and drag a fork over the pulp, it magically forms tiny strands. These “noodles” are a […]

Posted in Recipes, Sides on 23 January, 2014 – 8:37 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

A new year, a new challenge

January is the perfect month to try something new. It’s usually quiet after the holiday hubbub, and it’s easier to […]

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Posted in Freezer Meals, How-To, Informative, Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Nutrition Information, Recipes, Soups on 15 January, 2014 – 1:40 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (60)