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My love for blueberry breakfast treats goes all the way back to when I was a child. I wouldn’t say that blueberry muffins were on the menu every weekend morning, but along with chocolate chip pancakes, they were definitely breakfast goodies our mom would make fairly often. My brother, sister and I would often help [...]

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It may not be the prettiest dish, but it really does taste quite good. Or so my husband says. And it’s on the healthier side, as far as a cheesy pasta dish goes. My recipe for lasagne includes homemade marinara sauce, extra lean ground turkey, baby spinach, zucchini sheets and whole wheat lasagna noodles. Instead [...]

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There couldn’t have been a better pick for this week’s Tuesdays with Dorie group. Dorie’s French Yogurt Cake with Marmalade Glaze showcased bright, tart flavors of lemon, with the tang of yogurt and the fruity notes of olive oil. It was a wonderful complement to the string of sunny days we’ve had in Chicago these [...]

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I adore Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. In fact, despite all of the sweet treats you see on this blog, I’m a pretty ardent follower of the Mediterranean diet—I eat lots of whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables; moderate amounts of healthy fats, nuts and cheeses; and stay away entirely from red meat. This couscous [...]

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Does the phrase “one-dish meal” imply that the food was prepared in one dish? Or does it imply that the food can be eaten as a meal, in and of itself, without other side items? For the most part, this recipe fit both definitions, which is why I loved it so much. With the exception [...]

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