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S’mores for National S’mores Day
August 10th is National S’Mores Day! When I think of s’mores, I think back to firepits or BBQ grills in the backyard — we didn’t camp all that much — when all of our family was around. We would make s’mores at the end of the day — good memories! It is said that the word s’mores are a contraction of the phrase “some more”. The origin is still unclear, but some reports suggest that the recipe was developed as early as 1925. The s’more word was officially found on the Merriam-Webster in 1974 and was said to be born during night camps, specifically made by some Girl Scouts way…
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Instant Pot® Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps
Tomorrow is National Spinach Day. Today’s recipe includes spinach also with chicken, bacon, and ranch. This is a tasty, easy sandwich option for the summer. It’s like a quad-vecta of flavors in these Instant Pot® Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps. I know it’s not a word but it seems to fit!
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Garlic-Chili Swordfish with Grilled Pineapple & Papaya
Grilling season is here! It is also National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month. What does that mean? To celebrate, you should try to increase your intake of fresh fruits and veggies during the month of June. You should skip frozen and canned fruits and veggies this month and try to support local farms. Do you know how many fruits and veggies you eat? To figure that out, you should track your intake for a couple of days. Write it down or you will forget! The CDC says that the vast majority of American adults are not eating the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. That doesn’t surprise me! So, today’s…
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Meals that Energize your Body All Day Long
Hi all! It’s Day 12 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. Here is more about how your diet can impact your energy. If you’re gonna eat, noshing on the best meals available makes sense, right? Generating energy is as easy as heading to the fridge. Choosing superfoods that energize your body is a great way to start the day off right and keep yourself revved up all day long. Whole foods have wonderful benefits that aid in creating and sustaining energy. Combining foods can take things to a whole new level. With minimal effort you can put together meals that you can enjoy at home or grab-n-go so you’re ready whenever…
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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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Southern BBQ Baked Beans
Everyone loves baked beans, right? Loving life — The Reboot! Dominique
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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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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…
