Basil Pesto

Basil is a great addition to so many dishes that it soon became apparent to me that I needed access to it at all times.  That’s how my herb garden got started, and it has proven to be well worth the time spent planting

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Basil Pesto

Basil is a great addition to so many dishes that it soon became apparent to me that I needed access to it at all times.  That’s how my herb garden got started, and it has proven to be well worth the time spent planting

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How to Break Down a Whole Chicken

Breaking down a whole chicken can seem daunting, but trust me - it’s not as labor-intensive as you think. (Just don’t skip down to see that there are 27 steps below!). On a serious note though, breaking down a whole chicken

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How to Break Down a Whole Chicken

Breaking down a whole chicken can seem daunting, but trust me - it’s not as labor-intensive as you think. (Just don’t skip down to see that there are 27 steps below!). On a serious note though, breaking down a whole chicken

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Green Onions

Sweet potatoes are amazing!  If you don’t believe me, try this recipe.  Sweet potatoes are some of the most nutrient-dense veggies you’ll find in the produce department.  They provide good carbs that help keep your energy up without feeling a crash

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Green Onions

Sweet potatoes are amazing!  If you don’t believe me, try this recipe.  Sweet potatoes are some of the most nutrient-dense veggies you’ll find in the produce department.  They provide good carbs that help keep your energy up without feeling a crash

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Breaded Chicken Tenders

Everyone loves a good chicken tender.  Kids go crazy for them and adults can feel like kids again indulging in this delicious childhood favorite.  My chicken tenders are given a special twist with the addition of a sweet and tangy honey dijon dipping sauce.

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Breaded Chicken Tenders

Everyone loves a good chicken tender.  Kids go crazy for them and adults can feel like kids again indulging in this delicious childhood favorite.  My chicken tenders are given a special twist with the addition of a sweet and tangy honey dijon dipping sauce.

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How To Make The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

If your “perfect” hard boiled egg is made by dumping eggs into a pot or pan and boiling them until the water evaporates, then this post is for you! Most people don’t know that there’s actually a proper way to cook a hard boiled

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How To Make The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

If your “perfect” hard boiled egg is made by dumping eggs into a pot or pan and boiling them until the water evaporates, then this post is for you! Most people don’t know that there’s actually a proper way to cook a hard boiled

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Oven Roasted Tomatoes

It’s always good to have a few simple, delicious and quick-to-prep side dishes in your mealtime repertoire. There are plenty of nights when I have a definite main dish in mind but I can’t decide what to make to go with it. When that happens, I usually

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Oven Roasted Tomatoes

It’s always good to have a few simple, delicious and quick-to-prep side dishes in your mealtime repertoire. There are plenty of nights when I have a definite main dish in mind but I can’t decide what to make to go with it. When that happens, I usually

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How To Use a Steel

Contrary to popular belief, the main purpose of a steel is to straighten the edge of a blade – not to sharpen it. If you examine a knife’s blade under a microscope, the edge would look similar to a wood saw with jagged teeth.

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How To Use a Steel

Contrary to popular belief, the main purpose of a steel is to straighten the edge of a blade – not to sharpen it. If you examine a knife’s blade under a microscope, the edge would look similar to a wood saw with jagged teeth.

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Canadian Bacon and Zucchini Frittata

Spring has sprung and with that comes this great breakfast or brunch dish that’s sure to impress everyone from kids to weekend guests.  Heck, pair it with a simple side salad and you’ve got yourself a tasty dinner, too! I love eggs – in every shape and

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Canadian Bacon and Zucchini Frittata

Spring has sprung and with that comes this great breakfast or brunch dish that’s sure to impress everyone from kids to weekend guests.  Heck, pair it with a simple side salad and you’ve got yourself a tasty dinner, too! I love eggs – in every shape and

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Lemon Thyme Chicken

I often find myself throwing things into my cart at the grocery store with no particular recipe in mind.  I pretty much just go with the flow of what sounds good, taking inspiration from various cooking/food blogs and websites. My

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Lemon Thyme Chicken

I often find myself throwing things into my cart at the grocery store with no particular recipe in mind.  I pretty much just go with the flow of what sounds good, taking inspiration from various cooking/food blogs and websites. My

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The Straight Dough Method

Ahhh! There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread. And there’s nothing like creating that spectacular fragrance in your own kitchen. So let’s learn how… The straight dough method is the easiest of the dough-making methods. The straight dough method gets it name

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The Straight Dough Method

Ahhh! There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread. And there’s nothing like creating that spectacular fragrance in your own kitchen. So let’s learn how… The straight dough method is the easiest of the dough-making methods. The straight dough method gets it name

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