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Seasonal Sundays (Week 14) Late March – Early April

Spring is bursting forth! You'll want to check out the many spring-friendly recipe ideas for Easter for those who celebrate but also for the time between now and then. For seasonal cooks, it's so incredible to migrate into a new season ...

Refried Bean Sauce with Eggs on Top

A homestyle Mexican breakfast skillet, just puréed kidney beans and tomato sauce studded with crispy corn tortillas and sautéed onion and pepper, topped with a little cheese and huevos , eggs cooked sunny-side up right in the sauce. Wow. What a hearty, protein packed dish for a weekend breakfast or brunch or even a late-night supper. A Classic Mexican Recipe, Huevos Cuauhtemoc (Emperor Cuauhtemoc’s Eggs). Real Food, Hearty & Filling. Cooked on the Stove, Finished in the Oven. Budget Friendly. High Protein. Weight Watchers Friendly. Vegetarian. Naturally Gluten Free.

Seasonal Sundays (Week 13) Late March

Happy Sunday, All. This week's recipe collection veers between planning for Easter and all the meals we'll cook between now and then. It's a fun time to be in the kitchen, right?!

How to Safely Purée Soups & Other Hot Liquids in a Blender

Today let's address kitchen safety when puréeing hot liquids (especially soups) in a blender or food processor. To prevent big messes and bad burns, here are some recommended safety precautions.

Seasonal Sundays (Week 12) Mid March

Anyone ready to lighten up, just a little? or a lot? This week's recipe collection reflects tip-toes toward spring and baby steps toward ...

Spiced Chicken Tagine with Roasted Cauliflower

A one-pot supper, oven-baked chicken and roasted cauliflower with warm spices, olives and a touch of sourness from the exquisite Spiced Preserved Lemons . Real Food, Fresh & Flexible. Hearty & Filling. Low Carb. Gluten Free. High Protein. Weight Watchers Friendly. One-Pot Meal. Low Carb. High Protein. Weight Watchers Friendly. Naturally Gluten Free.

Seasonal Sundays (Week 11) Mid March

Happy Sunday, all. It feels like spring around herd so my recipe suggestions lean that way, especially spring-friendly vegetable casseroles, good candidates for March and for anyone who's thinking ahead to 2021's early Easter too. Before that? Pi Day! Do you "have" to make pie? Of course not. But really, why not?

Perfect Hard-Cooked Eggs

How to cook whole eggs with no more than an everyday pot, water and a kitchen timer plus. of course, eggs still in their shells. This is Cook's Illustrated method for hard-boiled eggs. I've used it for years and never have trouble with overcooking or undercooking the eggs. The eggs are easy to peel and cook without green rings around the yolks. Real Food, Fresh & Fast. Great for Meal Prep for Egg Salad, Deviled Eggs and On-the-Go Snacks. Weight Watchers Friendly. Low Carb. Naturally Gluten Free. High Protein.