Category: How To
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Creole Chicken Soup
I was in the mood for soup and had chicken broth in the freezer, but no cooked chicken. Could have added some chicken pieces to this if I wanted more protein but I’d had a bean heavy lunch and didn’t feel the need. I used a few cups of leftover mixed vegetables I had in…
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Menu Planning: Make Your Life Simpler
When I was cooking for a family, the evening went much smoother when I had at least a bare bones plan of what we’d be eating each night for dinner. I may have planned before or after shopping but I had a plan. Starting dinner at 6pm with no plan made for some late dinners.…
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Fun with Pancakes
When my girls were younger, I could always get a smile by making the first letters of their names in their pancakes. You just need to dribble the letter into the pan first (backward, so it will be right when the pancake is flipped). Wait just a minute, then pour the rest of the pancake…
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How to Roast Beets
Another “simple is best” recipe! I grew beets in the garden this year. They grow very easily and wait patiently in the ground until I want them. How could you ask for an easier vegetable to grow?! If you grew them or if your beets came with greens from the store, remove all but an…
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How to Grill Vegetables – With and Without Skewers
When you’ve got the grill lit up for your meat, cook your vegetables on it as well instead of heating up the stove. Grilling vegetables can be as simple as you’d like or you can get a little fancy. You can grill a variety of vegetables including bell peppers (whatever color you fancy), yellow and…