Cookies are our weakness, and these chia crunch cookies are irresistible. They are basically a simple sugar cookie, with a hint of orange flavor, and with a pleasing little crunch. Recently, when we brought these to a holiday cookie swap, someone asked, “So, are they healthy?” Well… Chia seeds are a good source of calcium […]
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Top Ten Kids’ Thanksgiving Jobs
Stressed out about cooking a Thanksgiving dinner? If your kids aren’t helping you out, it’s time to put them to work. Even the littlest ones can get into the act. Here’s our list of the top ten kids’ Thanksgiving jobs: 10) Set the Table You may not want to trust your kids with Great-Grandma’s china […]
Easy Viennese Torte Recipe
Did you ever wish there was a great shortcut to make a fabulous dessert? There is, with this delicious Viennese torte. This seven-layer dessert features a to-die-for chocolate ganache frosting that will have your guests begging for more. We even have two ways to make it: The authentic way, or the super-easy way. This […]
Quinoa Stuffing with Dates and Walnuts
Does Thanksgiving stuffing have to involve bread? Not if it’s this savory Quinoa Stuffing with dates and walnuts. To be honest, we’re used to the kind of stuffing that you make with regular bread. In the past, we have saved up bread crusts and stumps for months in the freezer just to have them on […]
Eliminating Food Waste by Making the Most of Your Food
Food waste? I’m guilty. The other night we had shrimp for dinner, and as I was cleaning up I saw there were three tiny shrimp left. I hesitated: Do I waste a whole container on putting those shrimp back in the fridge? Nah – I’ll just toss them. And then as I looked at them […]
Roasted Pepper Salsa – An Epic Salsa Recipe
If you’re going to pick a peck of peppers, you should do something really great with them. Specifically, you should try this Epic Roasted Pepper Salsa. It’s spicy and tasty, and it makes the perfect match for your chips and guacamole. This salsa began with a trip to a pick-your-own farm, where we had an […]