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Thanksgiving Made Simple: Easy Appetizers
Every year in my family, we all say the same thing, “We should try something new this year.” Does it happen? Never. We stick to our regular, typical Thanksgiving recipes. Boring, right? I am...
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Dr. Andrew Weil on Healthy Fast Food
What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you read the phrase “fast food?” Paper-wrapped burgers? A bag of tacos? A cardboard cone of french fries? Dr. Andrew Weil would like to change your...
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Fall Foods Frenzy
Mother nature was running behind schedule this year. September 22 came and went but the autumn days forgot to follow. Come Halloween, I was racing around in short sleeves and flip-flops and my garden...
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Perfect Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies. Are there three more perfect words in the entire universe? And they only get better when you add “perfect” and “chewy” to the beginning. This recipe for perfect chewy chocolate...
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Eggnog: A Christmas Tradition Goes Vegan
Cream, milk, eggs and … booze? That sure sounds like a strange combination of ingredients, but it’s one that, oddly enough, has become a holiday tradition. No one is for certain who to credit (or...
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A Green Ginger Smoothie Plus a Tip for Nutrition on the Go!
A couple of weeks ago, I attended Yoga Journal Live in Hollywood, Fla. with my friend Megan from Designer Protein. Although she was flying in from California, it was just a drive for me, and since...
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Holiday Cocktails: Tips, Tricks and Recipes
Want to get your holiday spirit on with a great cocktail, but want to be mindful of your healthy habits? Cheers to that, my friend. It can be tough to embrace the festivity that comes with this season...
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Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Seeds and Blue Cheese Dressing
A fabulous ahi tuna salad with fresh greens is one of my very favorite dishes to order in a good seafood restaurant, but for some reason, I’ve always been nervous about making seared ahi tuna at home....
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The Two-Ingredient Snack I’m Obsessed With
As some of you might recall, I’ve had trouble with TMJ off and on over the last few years, and right now, well, it is on — with a vengeance. And that means that food that requires actual chewing is not...
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Cranberries Aren’t Just for Christmas
This time each year that the cranberry recipes come rolling out; cranberry sauce, cranberry stuffing, even a Christmassy cranberry soup, but come January 1 — no more cranberries. And that, my fit...
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Try This Family-Friendly Apple Chicken Recipe
Ready for a simply wonderful Christmas dish? Apples are a favorite food with my family, and adding them to just about anything guarantees everyone — kids included — will clean their plates. So, every...
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Tasty Holiday Cocktails From NoMa Social
I’m a big fan of offering just one or two cocktails at a party rather than setting out a full bar. It’s not only simpler (and, generally speaking, a little less expensive), but in my experience, people...
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Seasonal Favorite: Roasted Apple Cranberry Chutney Recipe
Who’s ready for found two of mashed potatoes, gravy, and stuffing? Ugh, right? Those seasonal favorites satisfied a craving on Thanksgiving, but now, just a few weeks later, another beige-colored...
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Pro Tips for Creating a Beautiful Tablescape
Do you set a gorgeous table for special meals? I’m always so impressed at the pictures I see around Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas — so many of my friends really go all out to create a stunning...
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Cranberry-Glazed Turkey Breast Recipe
Not everyone finds themselves feeding a huge crowd during the holidays. For most of my childhood, holiday dinners consisted of Mom, Dad, Grandma Sara and me — I’m the only child of two only children,...
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Three-Ingredient Scotch Shortbread Recipe
I’m generally skeptical of any dessert recipe that’s comprised of a minimal number of ingredients. Seriously, how decadent can a two-ingredient brownie be? And, single-ingredient ice cream? Come on,...
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Prairie’s Hall of Fame Ginger Cocktail Recipe
I might’ve mentioned in the past that I really love ginger. Like, a lot. In many forms. But hey, can you blame me? It’s delicious, versatile, flavorful, and heck, it’s even good for you! So, it’s no...
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Christmas-Themed Superfoods List
Between the gingerbread cookies and eggnog, it’s hard to stay healthy during the holiday season. But that shouldn’t be an excuse to stray from living a healthy lifestyle. To keep the festive spirit...
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How to Entertain With French Cheese
Just the words “French cheese” make some of us salivate like Pavlov’s dog. I haven’t actually been to France (yet, anyway), but I have dreamt of strolling through Paris, stopping for lunch at a cafe...
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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Three of my very favorite words to hear in a recipe title have to be “easy” and “peanut butter.” And that’s especially true this time of year. I don’t know your life, but around here, I feel like I’m...
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