Easy Broccoli Soup ~ Vegan, gluten & dairy-free options
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Easy Broccoli Soup ~ Vegan, gluten & dairy-free options

  Not only is this broccoli soup easy, but it’s also really really good! I made it for the first time on Christmas Eve a few years ago. I decided I needed to try something different and it was a huge hit! I’ve made it many times since then. I like it best served with sandwiches….

Perfectly Roasted Squash & Brussels Sprouts
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Perfectly Roasted Squash & Brussels Sprouts

  Roasting vegetables is a great way to introduce your kids to these super healthy vegetables. My daughter made roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts for us over Thanksgiving break a few years ago and we all loved them! I’ve been roasting them ever since! Season as you like, we prefer McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak…

Fresh Mango Salsa ~ Two different versions
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Fresh Mango Salsa ~ Two different versions

You are right where you need to be if you love fresh mango salsa! Not too sweet…not too spicy. What a treat this salsa is…and a nice variation from the traditional salsa we normally eat on a daily basis. We are serious salsa lovers in this house! As many of you may know, my husband…

Sweet & Sour Crock-Pot Chicken ~ Gluten-free option
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Sweet & Sour Crock-Pot Chicken ~ Gluten-free option

Sweet & Sour Crock-Pot Chicken is one of those easy to prepare dinners that everybody will like and is healthy too. Serve this dish over plain rice or try my Vegetable Fried Rice, which is shown here, and the recipe is given below. If you prefer more sauce, double up the sauce ingredients. Or let’s…

Enfrijoladas ~ A simple dinner my family loves (Gluten Free) 
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Enfrijoladas ~ A simple dinner my family loves (Gluten Free) 

Enfrijoladas will satisfy even the hungriest appetite! My husband said it was like eating at a restaurant – which is a nice compliment coming from a meat-eater.  The entire meal was quick and simple. I had been wanting to try Enfrijoladas, but just had not gotten around to it yet. Now I am sorry I waited…

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free Options
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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free Options

  I love colorful food like this Zesty Italian Pasta Salad.  This is one of our favorite recipes. Every bite is full of different textures and flavors…it keeps the meal interesting and delicious.   Pasta salad is perfect for any picnic or barbecue. Of course, it can also be a meal on its own with…

Homestyle Chili With Mushrooms  ~ Healthy & Hearty
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Homestyle Chili With Mushrooms  ~ Healthy & Hearty

  Homestyle Chili With Mushrooms is a staple at our house. I should say chili in general is a staple at our house; we aren’t too picky when it comes to chili. That would explain why I have so many different recipes and versions of chili. It’s fun to try new foods and recipes to…

Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos ~ Meatless Monday Idea
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Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos ~ Meatless Monday Idea

Make a delicious plant-based taco for Meatless Mondays…or any day, with Red Inca Quinoa & Bean Pilaf. Add some guacamole, pico de gallo and cooked cubed sweet potatoes. Spoon it all inside a warm corn tortilla. Oh yes, …it’s good and it’s good for you! Red Inca Quinoa is a tasty super grain. If you’ve…