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Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes with Whipped Cream
Of course, pumpkin is one of the most "basic" of all autumn delicacies and most of us love it. Whether it's in soup, bread, or desserts,...

Chris McDowell
Sep 28, 20182 min read
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Chris's Fiesta Chickpea Salad
Do you ever get so hungry you go to the cabinet and just stare, wondering what you could possibly make out of the hodgepodge of...

Chris McDowell
Sep 21, 20182 min read
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Mushroom pizza with cheese, fresh herbs, and white truffle oil
YIELD: ONE (10 TO 11-INCH) PIZZA (EASILY DOUBLED) PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES (PLUS 2 HOURS RESTING TIME) COOK TIME: 8 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 2...

Chris McDowell
Sep 14, 20182 min read
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Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Smoked Cheddar
Unless you have an extremely brown thumb, squash is typically one of the easiest vegetables to grow in the south. Whether you have it in...

Chris McDowell
Sep 7, 20182 min read
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Kickoff Nachos
Total Time Penalty 40 Mins Yield Serves 4 couch quarterbacks It’s time for FOOTBALL!!!!! 🏈 Are you ready for tailgating? Do you have...

Chris McDowell
Aug 31, 20182 min read
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Sesame Broccoli and Shiitake Stir Fry
Author: Jeanine Donofrio of Love and Lemons Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 tablespoon sunflower oil (or any high-heat oil) 4 ounces shiitake...

Chris McDowell
Aug 23, 20182 min read
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Ground Beef Veggie Skillet
My mom used to make a very similar recipe to this and it’s always been one of my favorites. She used green beans instead of asparagus and...

Chris McDowell
Aug 17, 20182 min read
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Zucchini and Yellow Squash Noodles with Sausage Bolognese
This dish is so hearty and satisfying, you won't miss the pasta! Serves: About 4 servings, with about half a batch of sauce left for...

Chris McDowell
Aug 10, 20182 min read
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Vegetable Soup
Have you ever made FRESH vegetable soup? You know, the kind made with FRESH, LOCAL produce? This Vegetable Soup is easy to make! It's...

Chris McDowell
Aug 2, 20181 min read
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One Pot Cheesy Bratwurst Fajita Skillet
If you’re like me you have limited time to cook. Between shuttling the kids around town, daycare and school events, work, and fighting to...

Chris McDowell
Jul 27, 20181 min read
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Pan Fried Potatoes and Green Beans
What’s not to love about perfectly seasoned spuds fried in a little butter? Crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, mixed with...

Chris McDowell
Jul 19, 20181 min read
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Mongolian Beef and Vegetables
This takeout favorite is typically laden with beef and coated with a sticky-sweet sauce. Our makeover makes crisp-tender snow peas,...

Chris McDowell
Jul 13, 20182 min read
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Tomato, Cucumber, and White Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Summer is here! For many, the heat inspires us to eat light. I’ve often entertained the thought that in the summer, light healthy dishes...

Chris McDowell
Jul 6, 20181 min read
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Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad
Ingredients 2 lb. medium eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/2" thick slices 1/4 c. plus 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. ground...

Chris McDowell
Jun 29, 20181 min read
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Garden Veggie Linguini with Cilantro Pesto
You can customize this linguine recipe by substituting other in-season vegetables and herbs, such as asparagus, snap peas, spinach or...

Chris McDowell
Jun 22, 20181 min read
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Skillet Italian Sausage Pasta
The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. The way to a dad’s heart on father‘s day is through hugs and Skillet Italian Sausage...

Chris McDowell
Jun 15, 20181 min read
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Ezekiel Bread Pizzas
Ezekiel Bread is typically healthier than 99% of the breads out there for lots of reasons. What is Ezekiel bread? “It’s a type of...

Chris McDowell
Jun 7, 20182 min read
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Tomato, Squash, Carmelized Onion Gratin
Author Notes: The delicate flavors of zucchini and yellow squash intensify when baked with layers of Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, and...

Chris McDowell
Jun 1, 20182 min read
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Memorial Day Feast!
Grill to impress with these fresh, fantastic, and easy recipes that’ll make you seem like you’re a Master Chef! The best part is, you can...

Chris McDowell
May 25, 20182 min read
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Kale Strawberry Spinach Salad
Are you ready for a sweet and savory, healthy salad? This one is perfect for strawberry season! When kale and strawberries are in...

Chris McDowell
May 18, 20181 min read
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