August 21st, 2008
I was in the grocery store last week, waiting in line to check out, when the cover of Self magazine caught my eye, “A No-Diet Way to Lose Lbs: 20 Foods that Slim You Down.” I’ve always been of the mind that diets don’t work and that following a diet book for a few weeks
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March 1st, 2008
I found this recipe on the Food Network website and thought it sounded delicious. I embellished it a bit by drizzling on some pure maple syrup. Brussels sprouts have taken on a whole new meaning for me!Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 35-40minutes
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
3 tablespoons good quality olive oil
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
3/4
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December 1st, 2007
This is a family recipe I’ve been making for years that is incredibly easy and simply delicious.Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 Hour
Ingredients:
4 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tbsp. pure maple syrup (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork, place on a baking
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October 1st, 2007
Unsure of what to do with your leftover pumpkin seeds after carving your pumpkin? Look no further than this simple recipe from Real Simple magazine (See Pumpkin Recipes from Real Simple.) These are delicious and make a great snack.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 Hour
Ingredients:
Seeds from 2 medium pumpkins
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon celery salt
1
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August 4th, 2007
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 ears of corn
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 ears fresh sweet corn
Directions:
1. Thoroughly combine the butter, garlic and chili powder in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Soak the corn in the husk in a sink or tub filled with cold water for
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