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Get Lucky in the New Year with Slow-Cooker Black-Eyed Peas & Greens
I’m not what you would call a superstitious person, but I do like to partake in fun food traditions like lucky foods for a lucky New Year! As such, I’ve combined some of the luckiest foods in one...
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The best dietary change I ever made (green smoothies, anyone?) … and how to...
3 servings of fresh fruit 5 servings of fresh vegetables Daily This is the recommendation you will get from most health institutes, such as the United States Cancer Institute, regarding how much fresh...
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Light & Healthy Italian Wedding Soup
Imagine yourself cuddled up on the couch, watching your favorite movie, and eating a big ol’ hot bowl of hearty Italian Wedding Soup. Oh, and you have hearty multi-grain rolls to dunk in the broth. And...
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How-to: Poached Chicken
Poached chicken is an easy way to prepare chicken fat-free that actually tastes good. I’ve never been a big fan of chicken breast in general because it is usually cooked to the point of dryness with...
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Light Chicken & Poblano Enchiladas
Enchiladas get a makeover … low-fat, healthy, delicious enchiladas complete with the creamy interior and flavorful sauce you love. Start by substituting greasy chicken with tender poached chicken and...
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S’mores Brownies
Brownies + S’mores. Enough said. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 cup all purpose-flour 9 honey graham cracker squares, broken up...
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How to make frozen herb patties for cooking, dressings, and more!
I picked this idea up from my mom who has a freezer full of various herb concoctions. (She’s gifted with a green thumb, with herb plants the size of small trees). Although I don’t have quite as many...
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How to Open a Pomegranate
Are you a fan of pomegranates? I like them raw and they’re great over salad, yogurt, and ice cream. They also taste great in baked goods like bread and muffins! Some believe that this is the original...
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“Cheezy” Vegan Kale Chips
So, this is the conversation that went down in the kitchen when I pulled these out of the oven: husband: What the hell are those? me: Kale chips. They’re good – cheese flavored. husband: (takes one and...
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Quick & Dirty Kitchen has MOVED! Come on over!
That’s right. This will be the last post on this site because Quick & Dirty Kitchen has moved to a new home. The new site will serve up the same whole-food, quick, and simple recipes but with more...
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Italian Calamari
I love a colorful dish and this one is a beauty. I cook quite a bit of calamari because it is a healthy seafood option that I can easily buy sustainably certified (opt for Wild Pacific). It also is...
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The Ultimate Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookie
What is your favorite type of chocolate chip cookie? I’m torn between polar opposites: undercooked, cakey cookies that melt in my mouth and wafer-thin, heaven-to-the-ears crispy cookies. The cakey...
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Easy Lentil Dal with Cilantro Yogurt
Hi guys. It’s been a few and I apologize. I hope you’ve been eating (and living) well. And I hope you’re getting more sleep than me! I’m trying really hard to work less on the weekends – my normal...
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Mediterranean Pasta with Artichokes, Sardines, and Toasted Breadcrumbs
This is by far the best pasta dish I’ve cooked recently. Not only do you have a rainbow on your plate, but it’s bursting with flavor and healthy ingredients like sardines, vegetables, fresh herbs,...
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15-minute Coconut Salmon Soft Tacos
Hello! Meet your new favorite, quick and easy weeknight meal. You might be tired and busy, but with only a handful of ingredients and 15 minutes and you have a bright and tasty dinner on the table....
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Kale, Brussels Sprouts, and Steak Stir-Fry
I’ve heard some really funny jokes about kale – in particular, how horrible kale tastes. (Seriously, click the video link, laugh really hard, and then come back). BUT, I love kale. Really and truly I...
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How to – Perfect, Easy to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
We eat a lot of eggs around here. So much so that we are seriously considering buying our own little chicks and setting up a coop in our backyard. I’ve heard they are fun to raise and believe that...
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Light & Easy Skinny Baked Ziti
Happy Friday! and Happy spring! I hope you get to enjoy some beautiful weather this weekend and of course, some good food. I’ve been slowly working my way through some of my most popular recipes and...
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Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
For most of my life I never really cared for chocolate chip cookies. I know, crazy. But I was always in love with brownies and felt no need to dabble in cookies. I’m fairly convinced that I know the...
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Skillet-Roasted Fish Fillets
It can be really easy to overcook fish and really difficult to get a nice brown crust, but once you learn this simple technique you will always cook beautiful fillets. This recipe is from America’s...
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