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Greek Quinoa Salad

Are you cooking with quinoa?  If you aren’t, you should reconsider.  It’s one of those whole grain, fiber powerhouses and it’s so good for you.  According to the Ancient Harvest Quinoa box, quinoa is a complete protein grain on it’s … Continue reading

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Curried Onion & Goat Cheese Galette

On Saturday night, we hosted a dinner party for two women we didn’t know with some other women we did know.  How do you host a dinner party for women you don’t know?  Let me tell you how we got … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Baked Beans for July Fourth

Fireworks, sparklers, hot summer sun, cookouts, and baked beans.  When I was growing up, summertime was my favorite time, and to me, the Fourth of July was the best holiday of the summer season.  I lived in a tiny town … Continue reading

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Salmon Salad for a Memorial Day Picnic

On my recent trip to Europe, I’m pretty sure I ate 12 baguettes in 12 days.  Not to mention all the other deliciousness I ate like crepes, pastries, stroopwafels, and cheese.  After that whirlwind of eating, I’m back in the USA, and just … Continue reading

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Artichoke Mediterranean Wraps & Hors d’oeuvres

I’ve been on a Mediterranean eating craze lately, which translates to: I’ve been eating healthy.  Well, aside from the nut roll and cake I’ve made over the last couple of weeks.  But overall, on a daily basis, I’m giving it a good effort, … Continue reading

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