One-Pot Basil Tomato Pasta Recipe

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Simple recipes packed full of flavor are always a hit in my household. Better yet, if the recipe can be made in 0ne-pot! This is a one-pot pasta recipe combining the magically flavors of basil and tomato. Dinner can be […]

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Work Week Menu Plan: Snowpocalypse {Again!}

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Here we go again; yet another Virginia snow storm! We hit 70 degrees on Saturday only to be hit with a snow storm on Sunday. I am anticipating the kids won’t have school on Monday and Tuesday- which always throws […]

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Spring Produce in Season

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Spring produce has started to popup in grocery ads and stores! Remember that shopping in season for produce is one easy way to save with your grocery budget. Plan your menu around the produce that is in season and on […]

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Breakfast Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes

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I try to make breakfast ahead for my kids. Whether it be banana oatmeal muffins or breakfast sandwiches, I make the recipes on the weekend and freeze for ease during the week. These little oatmeal cakes are perfect to enjoy […]

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Blackberry Chia Jam Recipe

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You can never go wrong when fruit is the main ingredient in any recipe—this simple & delightful blackberry jam is semi-sweet and extremely versatile—spread on toast, crackers or muffins, stir into oatmeal, grits or yogurt or even just eat it […]

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Try Something New: Lemongrass

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When I began juicing earlier this year, I kept coming across lemongrass as an ingredient in juices and teas. I had no knowledge of lemongrass, its benefits, and/or how to use it. Thus when I saw it on the shelves […]

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Roasting Veggies: A Time Guide

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When you’re roasting vegetables, here’s an easy guide to follow! Turn your oven on to 425 degrees F. Then follow these simple instructions for each specific vegetable’s roasting times & suggested flavor kickers to toss with the veggies just before […]

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Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

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We have been talking about roasting vegetables this month the bring out the sweet flavors. Roasted vegetables make an excellent side dish and they are are so easy to make. For this roasted butternut squash recipe, I used precut butternut […]

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