Creamy Blueberry Coconut Popsicles

by Rachel Lacy May 17, 2012 9 comments
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I am not sure about the rest of North America, but in Houston, Texas … summertime is HERE. It’s hot.  Humid.  And we’re just barely into May.  (sigh) With children who want to play outside all day long, I [...]

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Grilled Havarti and Apple Sandwich

by Rachel Lacy April 26, 2012 4 comments
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  Did you know we are wrapping up National Grilled Cheese Sandwich month? Seriously, it’s true!  April has been all about Grilled Cheese, which is why we saw variation after variation of the classic sandwich [...]

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Iron Chef Cat Cora Encourages Moms to Cook Healthy Meals

by Jennifer Donovan April 13, 2012 0 comments
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So many moms I know just don’t cook. We’re all busy juggling work and those after-school activities. Add to that that some people just don’t like it, or some (more and more these days) who [...]

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Spring Fettucine with Ham and Leeks

by Lee April 12, 2012 3 comments
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With petals unfurling and leaf buds bulging, spring is slowly making its way to my corner of the northeast. And with it comes an abundance of spring vegetables, my favorites being asparagus and leeks. I’ve [...]

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Mini Popover Pancakes with Mixed Berry Sauce

by AndreaK March 29, 2012 3 comments
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  My family loves to eat breakfast. It doesn’t matter what time of day it is, it is always time for breakfast. This recipe is one of our family favorites. Such a fast and simple [...]

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The Complete Allergy-Free Comfort Foods Cookbook {with Giveaway}

by 5 Minutes for Books March 19, 2012 53 comments
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5 Minutes for Books staff reviewer Lauren is the perfect person to review this, as both a booklover and someone dealing with a restrictive diet: Several years ago, I developed some digestive issues that led [...]

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Roasted Pepper Chicken Quesadillas

by Rachel Lacy March 15, 2012 2 comments
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  Living in Texas, it isn’t hard to find good Tex-Mex restaurants around — and with the new popularity of food trucks, Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican dishes are even more abundant than ever before. But [...]

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Family Favorite Whole Wheat Pizza Rolls

by Rachel Lacy February 16, 2012 10 comments
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I love pizza. Scratch that — I ADORE pizza.  During each of my pregnancies, it was the food du jour for the first trimester.  When nothing else managed to excite my hormonal taste-buds, I could [...]

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