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Strawberry salsa two ways

You’re familiar with fresh, sweet strawberries for dessert, but did you know they pair nicely with savory dishes? Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 5 July, 2013 – 11:17 am | Posted in Appetizers, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

A simple recipe for a shortcut herb blend

A prepared herbal blend like  poultry seasoning or Italian seasoning can be a convenient time-saver over trying to mix individual […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 26 June, 2013 – 9:31 pm | Posted in Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

Mexican soup interpreted for summer: posole salad

When my first CSA (community-supported agriculture) delivery included radishes and oregano, I thought of posole. Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 18 June, 2013 – 6:56 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes, Salads | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

Fizzy low-sugar beverages for summer, and a coconut water ‘cocktail’

If you’re trying to cut back on sugary soda but want a refreshing and fizzy beverage for summer barbecues, there […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 11 June, 2013 – 2:33 pm | Posted in Beverages & Smoothies, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (3)

BLT-ranch iceberg wedge—a crunchy treat of a salad

Does iceberg lettuce wrongly have a reputation for being the junk food of the vegetable world? Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 4 June, 2013 – 8:46 pm | Posted in Appetizers, Dressings & Dips, Recipes, Salads, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Dairy-free homemade ranch dressing recipe

This homemade ranch dressing has rich, delicious flavor and is dairy-free. For an even more wonderful dressing, use homemade mayonnaise.

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 4 June, 2013 – 8:18 pm | Posted in Dressings & Dips, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Heighten hydration with flavor-infused water

Do you succeed in getting your recommended 8 glasses of liquids daily? If so, good for you! I don’t— Pin […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 27 May, 2013 – 3:25 pm | Posted in Beverages & Smoothies, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (6)

Dutch oven dinner with lamb, root vegetables, and quince: simple and quite delicious

This simple one-pot dinner has lamb, root vegetables, and quince. Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 14 May, 2013 – 12:49 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Favorite homemade mayonnaise has Meyer lemon juice and light olive oil

Some of our most common convenience foods are close (or not-so-close) versions of their homemade counterparts. Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 7 May, 2013 – 10:24 pm | Posted in Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (7)

Clean out the fridge for a nutritious, budget-savvy salad

Do you find that as your refrigerator gets emptier you have produce odds and ends and leftovers Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 23 April, 2013 – 9:05 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes, Salads | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (8)

Orange and oregano complement smoky grilled asparagus

Hooray—at last, grilling weather is on its way back! Grilled meat, chicken and fish are always delicious and popular, and […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 16 April, 2013 – 9:43 pm | Posted in Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (3)

Creamy pumpkin custard as a side dish, dessert, or snack

Thanksgiving food is wonderful anytime of year. We recently served pumpkin custard as a side dish for a dinner with […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 10 April, 2013 – 9:59 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)