Coconut chicken chowder
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Debra Atkinson

Coconut Chicken Chowder

Submitted by Debra Atkinson – Gluten-free, Grain-free, Dairy-free goodness.   If you’re looking for ways to increase the flavor and variety while you change your diet to one that’s more gut-friendly this option is wonderful. It tastes decadent not diet and you don’t have to be changing your diet to

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tailgate recipes
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Debra Atkinson

Tailgate (or anytime) Recipes That Won’t Sideline You

Even if you or your tailgate guest don’t have food sensitivities these snacks will disappear. Go off the grid with some healthier options that don’t have dairy, gluten or grains, not to mention the packaged and processed foods that can leave you with food hangover even if you don’t indulge!

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How to Make Burgers Healthier

By Jessica Remitz for Discover and Play− Just because Labor Day has come and gone doesn’t mean you have to pack up the grill — or settle for a humdrum burger. From condiments and toppings to the actual patty you create, check out three new ways to enjoy a delicious,

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Homemade Pesto

By Sarah Baker for Discover and Play–  Store bought pesto can be jam packed with sodium and preservatives to the point where it can feel pretty pointless to incorporate into a dish. I have a super quick homemade recipe that takes only 10 minutes to whip up! If you have

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Jennifer Cote

Easter: Feast or Famine

By Jennifer Cote− Making Real Food for the Holiday Eating dinner around the table is still a tradition in our house. I went to the trouble of cooking it, so we’re going to sit down and take notice! Plus, it seems that we enjoy our food more, and we’re less

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Your Grocery List: Pizza Edition

For What’s Cooking− Serving 8 8 English muffins 1/2 pound of Italian pork sausage (mild or hot); remove casings if present 15-ounce can of pork and beans 14.5 ounces of Hunt’s® petite diced tomatoes, drained well 16 thin slices of Pepper Jack cheese Salt and pepper, to taste 9 ounces

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Baked Parmesan Meatball Sliders

For What’s Cooking− Ingredients 1 pound ground round beef (85% lean) 1/2 cup Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1 egg, slightly beaten 3 teaspoons finely chopped garlic, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt’s®

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Pizza with Pizzazz? Yes, Please!

For What’s Cooking− Pizza is a favorite meal in pretty much everyone’s home. And while a typical slice may satisfy, pizza is the type of food that can be tweaked in endless ways. Whether you get creative with the toppings, the dough or the entire concept, it’s easier than you

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Quinoa salad
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Carrie Saba

A Nutty Quinoa Recipe

By Carrie Saba – Quinoa is one of my favorite grains because it is so versatile and easy to make. This recipe is simple, delicious and packed with nutrients. Quinoa Salad with almonds and flax seeds: Ingredients: 1 cup of quinoa 1T. ground raw almonds 1-2 T. ground flax seeds

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Just Add Sauce

If you and your family resolved to eat healthier this year, you probably began by basing your dinners around grilled chicken and vegetables, occasionally adding whole-grain starches like brown rice and whole-wheat pasta. All too soon, you find you’ve either fallen off of the healthy eating wagon, or else dread

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Spaghetti squash
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Top 5 Awesome Low-Carb Pasta Substitutes

You’re serious about sticking to a low-carb diet to increase your energy, lose weight, and improve your health. Or maybe you’re contemplating switching to a low-carb lifestyle, but you notice your old habits tend to die hard, such as your love for all things pasta. You’re in luck. There’s no reason

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Healthy Sweet and Sour Vegetarian Stir-Fry

By Chelsea Lords for Discover and Play− A lighter sweet and sour sauce drenches pineapple, sweet bell peppers, onion and sweet potatoes. This stir-fry is served on top of brown rice, making it a protein-packed and healthy vegetarian meal. Ingredients 2 cups brown rice (or sub white rice) 3 tablespoons

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Zucchini Boats

By Sarah Baker for Discover and Play– If you don’t have an inkling by now, I have a great affinity for zucchini. I showcased my zucchini stew, and zucchini pasta recipes, and am now using the versatile veggie as the base for a “zucchini boat” recipe. Zucchini keeps you warm

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Italian roasted vegetables with basil
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Skinny Ms.

Italian Roasted Vegetables with Basil

Enjoy this super food dish with loads of lycopene which research shows may help in preventing prostate, breast and pancreatic cancers. Eat four 1/2 cup servings of roasted tomatoes each week for optimal health benefits. 4 Servings Yields: 4 servings | Serving size: 1 cup | Calories: 98 | Total

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Southwestern shrimp, corn and sweet potatoe soup recipe
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Holly Clegg

Southwestern Shrimp, Corn and Sweet Potato Soup

By Holly Clegg – Having guests come in town or extras at your house?  Serve a one-pot meal.  Soup is perfect for the busy person as a fulfilling soup will meet the needs of all the food groups in one pot, which definitely simplifies cooking.  These one-pot wonders are crowd

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Chocolate Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce for Holiday Entertaining!

By Barbara Spalding, MA, MS, RDN− Looking for a holiday dessert that’s a little different? Try this chocolate panna cotta – easy to make, delicious and only 195 calories per serving. What could be better for holiday entertaining? Traditional panna cotta is a simple vanilla flavored custard dessert made with

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Lauren Carlin

7 Holiday Drinks to Make at Home

By Lauren Carlin – Christmas is going to come knocking on your door soon, and I bet you’re all excited about the upcoming festive season. With so much merriment in the air, it is hard not to get caught up in the Christmas cheer and start preparing to welcome the

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Transform Your Home This Holiday Season

By Francesca Holmes− With Christmas almost around the corner, it’ll soon be time for you to grab a checklist and make sure you’ve done all the things you intended to. Decorating the house and yard is on the top of the ‘things to do’ list for many people. Decking up

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30 Blogs with the Best Holiday Drink Recipes

One of the best things about the holiday season is being together with family and friends. Many of these get-togethers are in the form of holiday parties and one way to make these occasions more fun and festive is to serve specialty drinks. Whether they’re alcoholic cocktails, or less potent

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Skinny Ms.

Sweet Potato Mash with Pecans

This first recipe is our skinny version of sweet potato casserole. We’ve removed all the garbage in traditional recipes and left you with a fabulously nutritious, simple to make, mildly sweet and definitely tasty dish. We hope you will enjoy it for years to come. Nutritional Content 1 serving =

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