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The 9×13 Life: The Low Cal Cauliflower Side Dish Mom Loves
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The only problem with this cauliflower side dish for mom is that the kids will want to take some too. Do you want that quick, low-carb side dish for mom without having extra work? Just throw this cauliflower in a 9×13 and you’re done. You won’t need to babysit it and it can cook at…
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Basics: How to Cook Quinoa
Learn the way to cook this ancient grain for the best possible results. Some people love it, some people hate it. But if you cook quinoa correctly (and use it in one of the great recipes linked below), you’re certain to have a great salad or side that’s both healthy and popular. 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water.…
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Tabbouleh-Inspired Quinoa Salad
Cook your quinoa, chop those fresh crunchy veggies nice and finely, and you’re all set with this great salad. This past summer, I attended a woman’s networking event hosted by Stacey Gindi. Lots of food was prepared for the buffet, but the one thing I kept on going back for was this quinoa. After the…
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Turkey for Dinner, in November or Anytime. Because Turkey is So Good and So Underappreciated
Do you stare at that turkey breast in the butcher’s showcase, but never pick it up because you don’t know how to cook it? The other day, while shopping, I found this pretty piece of meat that was large enough to feed my family yet looked like one chicken breast on steroids. Well, it was…
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Refried Bean Tacos
We asked Chanie Apfelbaum what her family loves and what her fans love…and discovered one go-to culinary shortcut. Chanie is always creative, inventive, and exciting. But what are the dishes that her kids request over and over? What have her fans made more than any other recipe? And what easy secrets does she go-to when…
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That Really Easy Side Dish That You Still Need: Sesame Broccoli
What do you do when it’s erev Yom Tov and you need one more side dish? Tastier than plain roasted broccoli and easier than anything else. It was erev Yom Tov and my mother asked me to put together one more side dish. Of course, I wanted it to be something that was very easy.…
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Forget Cereal, Eggs, or Even Yogurt. We’re Having Acai Bowls for Breakfast.
Acai bowls are a breakfast that’s worth waking up for. Blend, top, and enjoy! It all started when I spotted these kosher-certified Frozen Acai Packets at Wegmans. Then, Esti spotted a 12 pack (even better) at Costco. Breakfast was about to get really exciting. Acai bowls are really simple to make. They’re basically thick fruit…
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Mrs. Ort’s Crunchy Cabbage Salad
Tired of cabbage salads and slaw? This version makes cabbage salad exciting, crunchy, and memorable. Mrs. Ort is known for her amazing food, which she generously doles out to all her nearest and dearest. The last time I visited my hometown, she stopped by on Friday afternoon with some of her delights, one of which…
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Mango Salad with Silan and Lime Dressing

Sweet + Sour = Perfect Together in this refreshing perfect-for-spring Mango Salad with Silan and Lime dressing. This salad will give you an excuse to always keep silan in your pantry and fresh limes in your fridge. Frankly, I make this mango salad using whatever produce I have available…the only constant so far has been…
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The Secret Technique for Cooking Cauliflower Rice
Want to make a healthy side dish using the bag of frozen cauliflower that’s in your freezer? Here’s how. This is not rice and definitely cauliflower. I don’t believe in deception. But for those carb lovers that need to find a replacement, this is a great one. It doesn’t taste like rice, yet it gives…
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