Tag Archives: fresh ingredients

Mix varieties and roast apples for flavorful chunky applesauce

Applesauce can be made very simply by just cooking apples on the stove, but roasting them for a few minutes […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 4 December, 2012 – 3:17 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Stuffed acorn squash is pretty and fun to eat

There are so many beautiful varieties of winter squash, and there’s even variation within the varieties. Acorn squash, for one, […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 20 November, 2012 – 2:59 pm | Posted in Holiday, Main dishes, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Cobbler—the next best thing to pie

They say “easy as pie,” but to me, pie can be a lot of work, especially when it comes to […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 13 November, 2012 – 5:17 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

A versatile recipe for beef, venison, or vegetarian chili

Autumn weather is upon us, and once again our kitchen windows are steamy from kettles bubbling on the stove. Here […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 6 November, 2012 – 1:28 pm | Posted in Freezer Meals, Main dishes, Recipes, Soups | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

Oven-roasted green beans−caramelized and elegant

For a little bit of side-dish elegance, oven roasted green beans are a great option. Roasting caramelizes the outsides and […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 30 October, 2012 – 2:20 pm | Posted in Holiday, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (6)

Beet greens salad has a farm-to-table vibe

When my husband brought home the beets that were on my grocery list, they were attached to the most beautiful […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 9 October, 2012 – 1:31 pm | Posted in Recipes, Salads, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Life is just a bowl of (fresh or frozen) cherries

Fresh red, juicy cherries just can’t help but bring a little happiness. What’s more, they promote sociability. You can eat […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 25 September, 2012 – 3:45 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Easy, colorful, and full of nutrients: chilled creamy beets soup

Pungent beets are on my short list of foods that take effort for me to eat. I’m aware of the […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 3 August, 2012 – 2:59 pm | Posted in Appetizers, Recipes, Soups | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Showcase cherries in a rustic French dessert

Lately, beautiful bags of plump red cherries have been catching my eye in the produce aisle, giving me the idea […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 31 July, 2012 – 4:45 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes, Tools | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Enjoy diet change with a delicious carrot-ginger smoothie

When I got out my summer clothes recently and they had gotten too snug, at first I was alarmed, and […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 15 May, 2012 – 4:31 pm | Posted in Beverages & Smoothies, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , | Comments (3)

Why liquefy good food? And a green smoothie recipe

Until I decided to get serious about weight loss recently, I considered smoothies a waste of good food that would […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 9 May, 2012 – 3:04 pm | Posted in Beverages & Smoothies, Nutrition Information, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

Fruit salad dressing—sweet and memory-rich

This recipe is one that I first made in my teens. A neighborhood friend told me her mom had a […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 5 May, 2012 – 12:06 pm | Posted in Dressings & Dips, Recipes, Salads, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)