Green Apple Cucumber Slaw
With the 4th of July just around the corner, I've got a brand new recipe for you that would be the perfect addition to your holiday barbecue! Coleslaw is obviously a staple this time of year, but how about switching it up with a Green Apple Cucumber version instead of typical cabbage?
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Simple Daily Cleaning Routine (+ Natural Homemade Cleaner Recipes)
I don’t know about you, but I don’t actually like to clean that much. On the other hand, I do like to live in a relatively clean house for the benefits it provides. Here’s what I’ve come up with for a simple daily cleaning routine broken down into the two main rooms you’ve got to keep on top of for cleaning.
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Cheesy Eggplant Bake (+ high-end Kamikoto knife set giveaway worth $1,295!)
I'm so excited to be offering you an AWESOME giveaway today. Kamikoto knives are designed for chefs and serious home cooks, and I used one when chopping up a large eggplant for my new Cheesy Eggplant Bake recipe (which I am also sharing below).
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Green Goddess Chicken Salad
This Green Goddess Chicken Salad recipe is from my new cookbook, Kitchen Matters, and is a delicious, more nutritious twist on a classic chicken salad. I start with poached chicken, which is super easy to make and a very healthful way to cook chicken.
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Whole-Grain Raspberry Almond Scones (with almond extract!)
My family is a huge fan of scones, and these Raspberry Almond Scones below (flavored with almond extract) are no exception! If pancakes and waffles are your go-to weekend breakfast treats, then I'd suggest switching things up with this recipe instead.
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Golden Rules for Healthy Buffet Eating (+why healthy people don’t diet)
With summer upon us, I'm guessing you may have a road trip or two in your future. We've got a few travel plans on the agenda ourselves, and there's one thing we often seem to be faced with when out of town - buffets.
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Fun Announcements from My Trip to New York City
Fun announcements from my trip to New York City, where I cooked my recipe for Taco Stuffed Peppers live on the Food Network. Click on a link to see the video!
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What is Kefir?
Fermented foods are all the rage these days. Kombucha, sauerkraut, kimchi, and kefir are just a few of the popular ones. But what is kefir (pronounced "keh-FEER")? Invented as a way to preserve fresh milk, the outcome is sort of a cross between yogurt and milk and, in all honesty, we had not tried it yet ourselves up until now.
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