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Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Spiced Peach Sauce

PrintSlow Cooker Pork Roast with Spiced Peach Sauce Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 6 hours, 10 minutesTotal Time: 6 hours, 30 minutes A summery pork dish that won’t heat up your kitchen to prepareIngredients3 pounds boneless pork loin roast 1/2 teaspoon granular onion sea salt and pepper to taste 3 peaches, peeled and halved 1/4 […]

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Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes

PrintSlow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes If you love loaded baked potatoes, but don’t have the time to wait while they bake in the oven, this cooking method is for you! This recipe is for “traditional” loaded baked potatoes, but why not fill them with: leftover chili, beef stroganoff, or cheese and broccoli? Ingredients4 each potatoes, […]

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Grilled Peaches

PrintGrilled Peaches Yield: serves 4. Fix these on the grill or the stove top. Either way, it’s a fun way to add summer fruit to your diet. Ingredients4 each peaches, cut in half (skin on) 2 Tbsp. orange juice 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. Dijon mustard InstructionsIn a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, […]

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Spinach Lasagna

PrintSpinach Lasagna A hearty meatless meal Serve it with garlic bread and a veggie-filled tossed salad. Using uncooked lasagna noodles saves time — and gives you a few less dishes to wash, too. Ingredients1 pkg. lasagna noodles 1 pkg. frozen spinach, thawed 4 cups marinara spaghetti sauce 2 lbs. ricotta cheese 3 cups shredded mozzarella […]

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Broiled Salmon with Orange Mustard Glaze

PrintBroiled Salmon with Orange Mustard Glaze Easy and a creative way to serve salmon. If you’re ever looking for more reasonably priced salmon, look in the freezer section. Ingredients1 pound salmon fillets 2 Tbsp. orange marmalade 2 tsp. mustard seed 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1/8 . Tabasco sauceInstructionsSet oven control to boil. Spray broiler pan […]

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Salmon Teriyaki

PrintSalmon Teriyaki This meal will be on the table in no time. It can also be served with a sauteed broccoli or another green vegetable if you aren’t in the mood for spinach. Roasted carrots would also be a good side dish. Ingredients1 pound salmon fillets, skinless 1 Tbsp. olive oil sea salt & pepper […]

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Snickerdoodles

PrintSnickerdoodles Yield: 6 Dozen Cream of tartar adds a tangy flavor to this traditional cookie. Try making the dough in advance and freezing in 1-inch balls (without rolling in cinnamon sugar). Freeze them individually on a cookie sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe plastic bag. Pull them out as you need them and have fresh-baked […]

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Chicken with Pasta

PrintChicken with Pasta Ingredients8 oz. spaghetti, whole wheat 2 lbs. chicken breasts, split sea salt & pepper to taste 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup green pepper, chopped 3/4 cup onion, sweet , chopped 2 cloves garlic , minced 1 can tomato sauce 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese , grated 2 Tbsp. […]

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Chicken Alfredo

PrintChicken Alfredo By adding veggies to the sauce, you have a meal in a bowl. A tossed salad with tomatoes, artichoke hearts, slivered almonds and bleu cheese compliments this very well. Ingredients2 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. unbleached white flour 3 cups milk, 2% 2 cloves garlic , chopped 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese , grated sea […]

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Slow Cooker Barbecued Chicken Thighs

PrintSlow Cooker Barbecued Chicken Thighs Enjoy some slow-cooker goodnes with a hint of Summer no matter the season. Broil the chicken pieces for a few minutes to balance the flavor. Ingredients2 pounds chicken thighs sea salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce 2 Tbsp. honey 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce InstructionsSeason chicken with […]

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