Protein-Rich Honey Mustard Dressing and Dip Recipe
I have been teaching a high school Health and Nutrition class at our homeschool co-op for three years now. But this is the first year…
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How to Make Canned Green Beans Taste Better
There is a lot to love about canned green beans. While they may not have the most glamorous and nutritious reputation, they are an easy…
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Easy Refrigerator Pickles Recipe
Have you ever grown cucumbers? If so, you know that just one plant produces an insane amount of cucumbers. You pretty much need to have…
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Instant Pot Smashed Potatoes
Smashed potatoes are my family’s new favorite potato side dish. We’ve tried all the classics: mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, roasted potatoes, homemade fries. Honestly, it’s…
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Kid-Friendly Warm, Healthy Winter Salad Recipe
As I scrolled through social media in December, I noticed a common theme. I saw friend after friend posting that they were struggling to eat…
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5 Things to Do with Leftover Potatoes
Potatoes are such a versatile side dish. They go with all kinds of cuisines, and flavors, they’re budget-friendly and gluten-free. It’s no wonder we love…
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Naturally-Sweetened Sweet Potato Casserole With Maple Syrup
It’s the holiday baking season! Literally my favorite food of the year. I’ve been cooking real food holiday dishes for over a decade now, and…
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Simple Sweet Potato Air Fryer Recipe | Sweet Potato Tots – Perfect for Kids!
The last time my husband’s family was together we were celebrating my brother-in-law’s graduation. Since there are 18 of us in total (including 10 young…
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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Recipe
When I think of stereotypical picky eaters, two foods come to mind: Broccoli Brussels sprouts I’m not sure who came up with these. But the…
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Healthy Broccoli Salad Recipe: Seasonal Winter Salad
Are you ready for a healthy, easy side dish that’s full of all those sweet and salty flavors we love? If you have never had…
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Instant Pot Applesauce {No Sugar Needed!}
Instant Pot applesauce is so quick and easy to make – you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with store-bought applesauce! You can enjoy this yummy…
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How to Cook Rice in the Instant Pot – Perfect Rice Every Time!
I was talking with a friend recently about how to cook rice in the Instant Pot. She had heard that cooking rice in the Instant…
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Keto Cauliflower “Mac” & Cheese {Simple Dinner or Side Dish}
Looking for an easy keto side or main dish or maybe just a way to get more veggies onto your family’s dinner plates? This keto…
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Steamed Vegetables in the Instant Pot {Fast & Flavorful}
Steaming veggies is a great way to get important nutrients on the dinner (or lunch or breakfast) table without spending hours in the kitchen. My…
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Kid-Friendly Parsnip Fries Recipe: A Healthy French Fry Alternative
I’ll try to write down a recipe that I always just make out of my head for you today, okay? After making it once, you…
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How to Roast Kid-Friendly Vegetables: Add Some “Sweet” Without Sugar!
Sometimes I feel sorry for vegetables. It seems like they’re always the “lowest on the totem pole” when it comes to food groups. People crave…
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – No Drain! Made by Kids {VIDEO}
Something amazing happened this week. Because I’m teaching my kids to cook, dinner got on the table on time when it never would have otherwise…
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Healthy Creamed Cauliflower (Instead of Mashed Potatoes)
What kid doesn’t like mashed potatoes? It’s a favorite at our house even if I don’t have gravy, but I’m always looking for ways to…
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{Series: Those Weird Veggies} Everything you Didn’t Know to Ask About Parsnips
Welcome to a new series that I’m so excited about: Those Weird Veggies. Thanks to some developing health issues, I’ve had to pull back from…
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Serve an Easy Pasta Salad Bar for Your Next Party
There’s something very intimidating about cooking ‘real food’ for a large group of people, especially if you’re on a budget. Shoot, some days I feel…
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