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How to Not Gain Weight Over Thanksgiving
The average American consumes about 4,500 calories and up to 229 grams of fat on Thanksgiving! How can you stop yourself from gaining more than a pound a day? […]
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Tips for Trick or Treating
Halloween can cause a lot of anxiety for parents, especially those of young children. But with a few precautions, you can make Halloween a fun treat for you and your kids. […]
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Chicken and Dumplings
Back in February 1994 there appeared in Gourmet Magazine a recipe for chicken and dumplings. It’s a hearty, flavorful dish. […]
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The Other White Meat
It’s a challenge to find an effortless meal. Besides eating lots of chicken, I find pork tenderloins make a delicious alternative. They usually come two to a package and require minimal amount of prep. […]
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Lasagna with a difference – Mexican Lasagna
Being of Italian descent, I was intrigued with this recipe. I didn’t have to use lasagna noodles, it took less ricotta than traditional lasagna and the use of beans added high fiber to the dish. Mexican style stewed tomatoes also gave the dish a nice twist. […]
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Healthier Fettuccine Alfredo
Give this recipe for a healthy Fettuccine Alfredo sauce a try, you won’t feel guilty eating something that tastes rich, but is healthier than the original. It takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare. I was able to get two pasta meals out of this recipe, each time using one pound of dry pasta, I have made this recipe several times and have frozen it for later use. Except for the vegetable broth, all ingredients are pantry basics. […]
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An Arsenal of One Dish Meals
Busy moms need to be prepared for whatever the day brings. You need a meal that you can prepare ahead and just heat up so that dinner can be ready on time and out the door you go. 2 dishes I like to prepare then and now is eggplant and macaroni casserole and Shepherd’s Pie. […]