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Easy Beef Enchiladas
It is Cinco de Mayo today. So that’s one reason to celebrate. However, May 5th is also National Enchilada Day. You can combine the pair of National Days and have a fun mid-week party this week (safely, of course!). Today’s Recipe Today’s recipe is Easy Beef Enchiladas. This easy beef enchilada recipe is packed with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite. This recipe takes about an hour to come together, as written, but you can save some time by using store-bought sauce if desired. You can also save time in the future by preparing double or triple batches of the sauce and filling to freeze for later…
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Sandwich Sides – Which Sides to Choose with Your Sandwich
What do you usually eat with your sandwich? Do you enjoy some chips, potato salad or maybe baked beans? If you’re tired of the same old, same old, consider these sandwich sides the next time you make a sandwich. Since tomorrow May 5th is National Hoagie Day, it is probably a good time to think about what you are eating with your sandwich… Pair According to Flavors Many people don’t think much about what they pair with a sandwich. They may grab the closest thing at hand. However, you may want to try something different with your next sandwich. Consider the flavor of your sandwich and what would compliment it.…
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Instant Pot® Garden Vegetable Soup
Who knew there were so many months and days to celebrate almost everything under the sun? April is also National Garden Month. And to celebrate that month, we have an Instant Pot® Garden Vegetable Soup. This flexible “clean out the refrigerator” recipe can be adapted countless ways to include whatever fresh vegetables and herbs you happen to have on hand. Tip: Tougher herbs, such as rosemary and thyme, can be added prior to cooking, while more tender options, such as basil and parsley, should be stirred in when the arugula is added. (Discard the woody stems for the tougher herbs before serving). Tip: Use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.
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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus
Since it is now Spring, it’s time for lighter, fresher fare. Say hello to the Sheet-pan recipe: Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus. There are several advantages to this recipe… Sheet pan! This cuts down on the pots and pans that you need to cook with. Lemon! The lemon adds a splash of brightness and flavor to the shrimp and asparagus. There is garlic! April is National Garlic Month so this recipe is another way to celebrate the beauty that is garlic! So celebrate this Spring Day with this lovely light dish!
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Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce
April 16th is National Eggs Benedict Day. This is a tasty breakfast dish with Hollandaise sauce, ham, eggs, and crunchy English Muffins. This is one of those recipes that looks more complicated than it actually is. However, there are four distinct layers to this recipe, which means a little planning is needed to ensure all components are nice and warm when ready to serve. In addition, it may take a little practice to achieve perfectly poached eggs, but the process is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. First, to get the perfect egg, you need to be able to perfectly poach your eggs. So the first part…
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Benefits of Going Organic
You may have heard the advice that you should eat more organic food, but why? It isn’tjust about using less pesticides, though that is definitely high on the list. Here are somedifferent reasons why using organic food as much as possible can be good for you andyour family. Less Pesticides in Your Food Of course, the first reason you want to choose as much organic food as possible isbecause it won’t use any pesticides or other toxins that are not necessary. When youbuy food that is organic, it is first grown without any fertilizers or insecticides. This isalso why organic produce tends to go bad faster than regular produce; but…
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National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
3 Gourmet Grilled Cheese Combinations Earlier this month, I posted about 5 different ways to make sourdough grilled cheese sandwiches. Today is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. So, we are going to look at some more variations of the time-old classic sandwich. BTW, I am taking this month seriously. At our house we are having grilled cheese more than ever. AND my daughter is a huge fan! The classic grilled cheese sandwich featuring lots of melted cheddar (or American) on soft white bread is the quintessential comfort food. When paired with a bowl of warm tomato soup, this popular combination evokes warm memories of childhood for many. However, if you…
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Solar Cookers for Meal Prep Off the Grid
When the grid goes down, so does everything you depend on it for. That means, in addition to your ability to cook, you may also lose the ability to have clean drinking water if an outage renders your water treatment plant unusable. You need a backup plan for being able to cook. In addition to that, you’ll want to have a way to heat water or to purify it. You can do that by using a solar cooker. Solar Cookers All-Season Solar Cooker The All-Season Solar Cooker is a lightweight gadget that’s big on its ability to cook food while still being affordable. It’s compact, yet bigger when operational than…
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Homemade Soft Pretzels
The month of April is National Soft Pretzel Month. My son is a big fan of big soft pretzels — so much so that we had to start making them at home. This is a simple soft pretzel recipe that you can adapt with butter and salt or cinnamon and sugar. The recipe also contains short videos that illustrate each step. There are also tips so that you can make your pretzels the best ever! Baking Tips Tip 1: One of the keys to success with this recipe is to dip the pretzels in a boiling alkaline bath before baking. This step is what gives soft pretzels that distinctive rich…
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Sourdough Grilled Cheese Recipes
Happy April! No April Fool’s here! April 1 is National Sourdough Bread Day. April 12th is also National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, And April is National Grilled Cheese Month. So going along with this, today’s post covers grilled cheese sandwiches using sourdough bread. Yum! Different Ways to Make Grilled Cheese Using Sourdough Bread A good grilled cheese sandwich isn’t hard to make, but there are many variations you might want to try. Here are some different ways to make a grilled cheese. Since sourdough bread is the star of the day, use sourdough for these variations. Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese This is a simple variation of a traditional grilled cheese…
