Heather says:
I love recipes that can be utilized in more than one manner.  Way back in my restaurant days this was one of our most popular appetizers; it was served with creamy horseradish and béarnaise sauce.  As it was one of the few beef items we were allowed as an employee meal, we found several [...]

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Heather says:
Last summer I shared a recipe for Wilted Spinach Salad With Candied Pepper Bacon.  I would just like to note that adding a cup full of fresh or frozen blueberries instead of or in addition to the apple is a truly beautiful thing.
Enjoy.

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Heather says:
This classic pairs well with sandwiches and meals that call Spring and Summer to mind.  In its most basic form, the recipe here, it’s low cost and low effort.  There are many variations on this recipe, feel free to share yours in the comments.

Ingredients:

2 cups coarsely shredded carrot
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Directions:
Stir together [...]

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Dear Home Ec 101,
As much as I like salad, I hate making it. It was my job growing up - I despised it then and I despise it now. I don’t mind cutting up the tomato, bell pepper, and such. It’s washing the lettuce that does me in. Upon marriage, my [...]

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Heather says:
It is time to use ‘em or lose ‘em. Here are some guidelines, and recipes for using up Thanksgiving leftovers. Substitute turkey in any of the chicken recipes below.

Turkey should be frozen or used within 2 - 6 days.
Frozen cooked turkey should be used within 2 months and should be cooked thoroughly, [...]

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