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Best Blender for Vegetables [2021]

The modern world moves at a fast pace. Fast food has become the source of many people’s diets over the last few decades. When you think of fast food, you probably think about burgers and fries or something that is very unhealthy. Fortunately, there are healthy alternatives that can be made just as quickly. Blending …

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Keto Friendly Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Bacon cheeseburger soup that is keto friendly in a white bowl with a red napkin under the bowl.

Nothing beats the classic flavors of a cheeseburger and this Bacon Cheeseburger Soup does a perfect job of bringing all those flavors out in soup form. If you need a hearty bowl of soup to warm you up or to move away from the traditional chicken soup recipe, this recipe is the one for you. …

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How to Store Carrots

How to store carrots

Carrots are a hardy root vegetable that is in season between early September until December. They are high in beta carotene, Vitamin K1, fiber, and antioxidants. They are commonly linked to an improvement in optical health and a decreased risk of cancer. Western carrots are most commonly found in orange but also come in white, …

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Steamed Asparagus Recipe with Sea Salt

Steamed asparagus sprinkled with seas salt in a pan.

I love asparagus. It is one of my favorite vegetables. My kids are not big fans of it but we are trying different ways of preparing it so that hopefully, eventually, they will come to love it as much as I do. There are no shortages of ways to prepare asparagus. To make steamed asparagus …

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Instant Pot Turkey Enchilada Soup

Enchilada turkey soup in a blue white bowl topped with avocado and cilantro.

Making this instant pot soup is simple enough. It’s amazing how you can create a quick meal with the instant pot, if you don’t own one yet you must get this kitchen gadget. Today I’m featuring a delicious instant pot turkey soup that you can make with leftover turkey from your holiday meals. This delicious …

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How To Cut a Pineapple Without the Waste

how to cut a pineapple

Pineapple was a rare fruit in my house growing up. I only recently learned that most members of my family can’t stand the tartness of it. Even today the only time they have this delectable fruit around is when we’re having a barbecue. That’s when we break out the pineapple upside-down cake. Or, put pineapple …

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How To Cook Lentils In a Crock Pot, Instant Pot, or on the Stove

  I’ve been adding lentils to many of my meals lately. They’re packed with nutrients. They’re filling. And, they’re incredibly delicious when made right and paired with the right foods and spices. Because I’ve put them in so many dishes lately, I’ve spent a lot of time trying to determine how to cook lentils perfectly. …

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Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade

Frosted Lemonade in a wine glass and sliced lemons.

  If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to enjoy some fresh lemonade, just like you enjoy at Chick-fil-A, then this recipe will surely please you. Providing a crisp, fresh lemonade taste for your pleasure, this copycat Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade will allow you to cool down on a hot spring or summer day. This special …

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How to Thicken Soup Without Grainy Cornstarch

There are many reasons to thicken a soup. A thick soup is creamier, more filling, and the texture is more enjoyable. While eating a thin soup, you often end up slurping it up like water. A thick soup feels more like a meal. It sits in your stomach with a satisfactory heaviness that all soups should aim for. While there are a lot of reasons to thicken soup, there are even more ways to do it. How to thicken soup is the challenge.

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How To Dispose Of Cooking Oil

One of the most popular ways of disposing of used cooking oil is to dump it down the drain. Every time I see this I cringe. All that oil will sit around in the pipes, the septic tank, and the sewer, for ages. It’s a real problem. Once in the sewer, the oil mixes with alkaline salts in the water.

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