Meal Prep Sandwiches 

The thing that nobody tells you about being an adult is just how busy you become. On top of working, running errands, and taking care of your kids, you also have to make meals for everyone—including yourself. Planning meals every day can get overwhelming, especially when you already don’t have a lot of time. That’s why it can be so helpful to prep your meals ahead of time. Meal prepping …

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What to Serve With Eggplant Parmesan

what to serve with eggplant parmesan

Everyone knows that Italian culture has produced some of the best meals that people all over the world enjoy. Going out to a great Italian restaurant is a wonderful indulgence, but so is making a delicious home cooked Italian recipe. There are so many delicious Italian dishes, and they all sound amazing with their very elegant and attractive names. For example, “melanzane alla parmigiana” and “Eggplant parmigiana” sound magnificent. These …

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Choose The Best Oil for Frying Fish

Best Oil for Frying Fish

My extra virgin olive oil is the most frequently reached for bottle in my cupboard. But while the virtues of olive oil are many, there are some situations for which it’s not a good option. If you’re getting ready to fry up some delicate, flaky, tender-on-the-inside and hot, crisp-battered-on-the-outside fish, put the olive oil down! So what is the right oil for frying fish? You’ll need to decide how you …

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4 Quick and Easy Ways to Thicken Chili

I can’t think of enough good things to say about chili. A thick, hearty chili is a great all around food with a wide range of variations to help it please any palate. It’s nutritious, with a great balance of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables, making a complete meal in one dish. Plus it’s the perfect meal to keep you warm in the fall and winter. Chili is one of my …

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How to Tell if Carrots Are Bad? Don’t Eat If You See These Signs.

Do you love fresh carrots? Do you enjoy munching on them throughout the day? Well, I do! Carrots are a popular root vegetable that makes a great snack. If you are like me (and Bugs Bunny), it is most likely that you have a stock of carrots in your refrigerator. That is pretty understandable– storing carrots is much more convenient than having to head to the grocery store every few …

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What To Bring to an End of Summer Barbeque

End-of-summer barbeques are bittersweet. They mark the closure of summer and often the start of the fall and winter holiday seasons. They mark the start of school for families with children and the final months of the year. Going to a barbeque is a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends and to relax before things start getting busier for the school year. But going to a barbeque …

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Vegan Bento Box Lunch Ideas

Veganism is growing more and more popular, but it can still be really hard to find restaurants with good vegan menu options, much less fully vegan restaurants. So when you’re planning meals for the workweek or for a road trip, you may have to plan on bringing your own food. Bento boxes are a great idea for preparing and packing vegan lunches for school time or any other busy period …

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Dinner in the Car Ideas

10 Dinner in the Car Ideas the Whole Family Will Love  We’ve all been there: you just finished the school pickup and now little Timmy has piano lessons and Sarah and Jane need to go to their soccer games. You won’t be home until nearly bedtime, and you’re so tired you don’t think you have the energy to do anything but sleep—much less make dinner! When you can’t have a …

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