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Easy Pantry Minestrone
I’m glad the weather has warmed up, but there still are some chilly days ahead of us, and on those kind of days, soup makes a great meal! One of the things I like about Minestrone soup is the variety of veggies and beans it has in it. And it really is very easy to…
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Book Review: Trust by Dr. Henry Cloud
I received a review copy of this book; all opinions expressed are mine. Dr. Henry Cloud is a bestselling author, psychologist, and leadership expert, and he’s written many books on a variety of topics, selling nearly 20 million copies. In his newest book, TRUST (Worthy Publishing), Dr. Cloud dives deep into this topic and provides…
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Sun-Dried Tomato Turkey Wraps
These Sun-Dried Tomato Turkey Wraps make a tasty and easy meal on a warm day—perfect in the spring and summer seasons! They have lots of good and healthy things in them…lean turkey, a mix of baby spinach and lettuce, julienne cut sun-dried tomatoes (from an oil-packed jar)—or roasted red pepper strips, cucumber strips, and some…
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BLT Roll-Ups
Have you ever made “roll-ups”? Sometimes they’re called “pinwheels.” I’ve made a few different recipes like that: Salsa Roll-Ups and Veggie Tortilla Pinwheels. And here’s another really good roll-ups recipe that’s perfect for springtime—it’s light, fresh, and really tasty! It’s a recipe called BLT Roll-Ups, and it’s from a cookbook called The Living Table: Recipes…
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Charcuterie Snack Board
Charcuterie Boards are fun to make, and they’re great for special holidays throughout the year, as well as for fun get-togethers and game day snacking! I made this one with fresh fruit, dried fruit, veggies, dip, nuts, cheese, and crackers, but you could also add in slices of meat, like salami or smoked sausage slices.…
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Carrot Cake Muffins
Springtime is the time of year when I usually make carrot cake. And some years back, I came across this recipe for Carrot Cake Muffins when I was doing a cookbook review. So now I’m hooked on both carrot cake and carrot cake muffins! 🙂 These muffins are definitely another yummy way to enjoy that…
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Book Review: Anything Is Possible
I received a review copy of this book; all opinions expressed are mine. “Right this second, you may be in the fight of your life. Where what you see is impossible. Where the scans are bad. Where your prodigal is not ever coming home. Where your marriage is beyond reconciliation. Where that mountain in your…
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Olive Tapenade
I love olives and have bought olive tapenade many times, but never made it myself, until I made this recipe from a cookbook that I reviewed some years back called Clean Food by Terry Walters. Olive Tapenade is delicious and so easy to make. It makes a great snack that’s healthier than chips and dip, or…
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Tomato Veggie Garbanzo Soup

Soup is always good on a chilly day and if you like tomato-based soups, this Tomato Veggie Garbanzo Soup would be a great one to try. When you combine tomatoes with veggies and garbanzo beans, you end up with a really great-tasting, healthy soup! In addition to diced tomatoes and garbanzo beans, this soup is…
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Just about everyone loves banana bread, and when you add in some chocolate chips, it’s even better! 🙂 So that’s why I made this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread—it’s dense and moist, and there are lots of yummy chocolate chips in every slice! I like using mini semi-sweet chocolate chips because sometimes regular-size chips sink in…
