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This Broccoli Salad from AllRecipes is a summer BBQ favorite! With bacon and cheddar and mayo, this is definitely a twist on a classic! Rating: A+ How to make it an A+: You can’t have a ton of it since the vinegar is pretty…

I really didn’t think I would enjoy this Crunchy Salad with Chicken & Ginger, from Real Simple magazine, without some carbs. I was thinking I would need some noodles, or perhaps a tortilla, but nope, it’s great (and healthy!) just the way it is!…

This Sneaky Veggie Mac ‘n’ Cheese is really flavorful and a great use of some leftover veggies! This Good Housekeeping recipe is a lot healthier than the real thing! Check it out! Rating: A How to make it an A+: A nice way to…

I love a good muffin I feel good about giving the kids or having myself as a breakfast or snack on the go. Daphne Oz offers healthier versions of everything in her The Happy Cook cookbook, and these Vegan Veggie Love Muffins are no…

I forgot how good a hearty bolognese is! This Turkey Veggie Bolognese, from Daphne Oz, is one to feel good about and just delicious! Details below. Rating: A How to make it an A+: Season GENEROUSLY with salt and pepper. But, other than that,…

I never thought Buffalo chicken could feel fancy, but here we are with Martha Stewart Living’s Buffalo Chicken Breasts! Okay, not exactly fancy, but definitely an upgrade from your bar food staple! Definitely a healthier way to fulfill some major food cravings! Details below!…

What an Easter! Our second in lockdown, and this time I prepared the meal under some loud roof construction, but it was all worth it! See below for detail on our Easter brunch lineup of a Honey-Glazed Spiral Ham and Watercress, Strawberry. and Toasted-Sesame…

Here they are! This year’s cookies for Santa, friends, family, but mostly my baby bump! My Christmas Cookies 2020 included marshmallow treats in the form of Cornflake Wreaths and Mini Pavlovas with Cranberry Sauce from Savory Online, the easiest Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies…

Okay, I am a superfan of this recipe. Who needs Chicken Noodle Soup when you can have thick, creamy, carb-loving Chicken & Dumplings?! Chrissy Teigen outdid herself with this one! Details below, enjoy! Rating: A+ How to make it an A+: No changes needed!…

I am just obsessed with Ina Garten’s new cookbook: Modern Comfort Food. Everything looks as to die for as, say, the Cravings cookbook series, but without the ridiculousness. Just reliable classics, with that Barefoot Contessa twist! Check out Ina’s Split Pea Soup with Crispy…