Category Archives: Recipe Redux

Double Or Triple Take On Pot Roast

Recently our son was back on leave. Whenever he is home I try to make meals that he doesn't get where he is stationed. In the past he has asked for stuffed peppers, Pad Thai, and Tater Tot casserole. Nothing fancy, just dishes that evoke positive memories. This time around he had no specific wishes just that we DO NOT have chicken. So out came a beef pot roast and into the Dutch oven. I know many people

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What Do You Like With Your Chocolate?

      February is Heart Healthy month.  It also has Valentine’s Day.  If you go to the store right now, you would see nothing but a sea of chocolate.  Heart shaped boxes, bags and any amount of this delectable commodity you would desire!  I started thinking about the theme this month From Recipe Redux—what do you pair chocolate with?  All types of things came to mind.  I was telling another nutrition specialist about it, and she had all sorts of ideas.   So
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Some Like It Hot!

The Recipe Redux challenge this month was to showcase our favorite spicy recipe.  Here is the exact idea: "The New Year is heating up with smoke and spiciness. From boldly flavored smoked salts to actual smoking techniques, subtly smoked food is on-trend. The same can be said for spice as we savor heat from harissa, sriracha and smoked paprika. Show us the healthy dish you’re heating up with smoke and/or spiciness." I am a woman with little time, but love great tasting foods! 
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