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If your family gets tired of the endless days of turkey leftovers and you want to try something new, how about turkey lasagna for a healthy and delicious change? Lasagna is notorious for having a lot of cheese, which is high in saturated fat and cholesterol, but this recipe uses low-fat and fat-free cheese, making […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  With the weather finally changing and cooler nights upon us, warm soup is beginning to sound really good. Our local farmers’ markets are displaying wonderful organic vegetables and not only are soups easy to make, but they are also a wonderful way to eat all the vegetables we need. Add […]

Making your own homemade laundry detergent can save you money and eliminate chemicals that affect the environment. Here is a recipe that will help accomplish this. All ingredients can be found at your local grocery store in the laundry section. Homemade Laundry Detergent Ingredients: 1 bar of Fels Naptha soap, shaved 4 cups of hot […]

Do you ever wonder if you can make homemade dish soap and save money? Yes, you can, and it is actually quite simple. Here are two easy dish-soap recipes for you to try that will leave your dishes sparkling. With either of these two dish-soap recipes, you can add a few drops of your favorite […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  You are tired and hungry from a long, hard day at work, and it is so cold that you cannot wait to get home and recharge with some good warm food. Finally you open the front door and are greeted by the inviting aromas wafting from the slow cooker. This […]

by Heather Demeritte —  Gluten-free cooking does not have to be boring or expensive. Most people new to a gluten-free diet are left wondering how to prepare meals that the whole family can enjoy without breaking the budget. Most ingredients friendly to the gluten-free diet are already in the pantry, such as rice, corn tortillas […]

by Doreen Pollack —  Many of the weeds in your garden beds or yards — the ones you pull out, whack down with the Weed Eater® or even spray with herbicides — can complement your salads, be made into teas or soups and used in the same ways you would use greens in your favorite […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Spring is a spectacular time of year at your local farmers’ market. The array is colorful, and there are a wide variety of organic fruits and vegetables to get creative with. You will find a wonderful selection of baby lettuces that are delicious with just a spritz of lemon juice […]

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1-1/2 cups water 6 large green peppers 1/2 can (14-ounces)Vegetable Broth 2 tablespoons oil or butter 1 medium sweet onion, diced Green pepper tops, finely chopped 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 jar (12 ounces) salsa 8 ounces Mexican blend cheese, […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Having friends and family over is a snap when the menu features an array of mingle-friendly finger foods. For more inspiration, check the Internet, where you can find lots of recipes for delicious dips and snacks — all guaranteed to help get your dinner or party off to a great […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Summer is definitely an “I do not want to cook” time. So far this year, the local temperature has hit 118° F, and we have had a monstrous haboob that deposited sand and dust everywhere. We just want to stay cool, and this means preparing meals that we do not […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Fall is a time for comfort foods, which happened to be the topic of many lively discussions with my relatives at a recent visit to the family wheat farm in the state of Washington. Long gone are the winter root cellars filled with potatoes, squash, pumpkins, cabbage and apples, as […]

by Karen Langston — The pumpkin has been a staple of the American diet for a very long time. Native Americans were using the pumpkin both for its seeds (as food) and for medicinal purposes long before pilgrims set foot on what is now American soil. Pumpkin was also used for treating snakebites, as a […]