Loaded with vitamins, minerals and protein, this Spinach, Pear & Mint Smoothie is the perfect way to start your day or boost your energy mid-afternoon. *This post may contain affiliate links. We got a Vitamix blender for Christmas! Well technically I should say that my husband wanted to start making smoothies at home so the girls and I got him...
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This Vegetarian Black Bean soup made with canned black beans, peppers, onions and organic vegetable broth is hearty and satisfying. This Vegetarian Black Bean Soup is super flavorful, satisfying and healthy. It's perfect for lunch or dinner. In fact, I was afraid the family wouldn't like it so I only made a small batch. I was pleasantly surprised when after initially...
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This hearty Minestrone Soup made with squash, tomatoes, pasta, garlic and Ditalini pasta is so filling, you can eat it for dinner. January is National Soup Month and it couldn't have come at a better time. Here in NJ we've been experiencing extremely frigid temperatures and soup like this homemade Minestrone will certainly warm your soul on a cold day. ...
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This Herbs de Provence Encrusted Pork Loin is a must try for Sunday dinner or holiday gatherings. The fragrant flavors of this dried spice go perfectly on chicken and fish as well. What is Herbs de Provence? Herbs de Provence is a mixture of dried herbs containing savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, oregano and lavender. If you've been a CEK reader...
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Fresh baby spinach sautéed with dried cherries is a tasty vegetable side dish that's ready in under ten minutes. I just love spinach; especially this time of year when it helps boost your immune system with all of its vitamins and minerals. But when making it as a side dish, you have to purchase quite a bit to get enough...
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