I won’t lie–this recipe comes from my “Blender Baby Food” book. And I feed it to my baby almost weekly. But you know what? Applesauce is applesauce, and I see no reason why the entire family can’t enjoy this. You can add sugar and cinnamon if ya like, though if you buy the right...
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I love a good salad. And this is a really good salad! I’ve had this recipe for marinated asparagus for years, but never really knew what to do with them. By adding them to a salad, they become a meal! Plan ahead as the asparagus needs to marinate at least 8 hours. For a...
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Here’s an incredible soup that’s ready in less than an hour. It’s rich, creamy, smooth, and perfect on a Fall day! And the toppings absolutely make this soup perfect. Serve with a thick slice of Danish Wheat Bread or Yogurt White Bread. Ingredients: 1  Tablespoon butter 3 1/2 cups fresh butternut squash, peeled and cubed 3/4 cup fresh carrot, peeled...
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My husband grew up eating these sweet and rich cookies. And actually, they turn out more like a candy bar than a cookie. Which is tasty either way. And can I just say–Europe needs to get on board with the American love of chocolate and peanut butter together! They don’t do it. Chocolate and...
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Here’s one of my favorite Fall side dishes! Goes great with Pork Chops with Maple Mustard Glaze, KP Chicken Tenders, and Baked Maple Salmon with Almonds. Ingredients: 1 Fresh acorn squash 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup Directions: Pre heat oven to 400 degrees F. Using a large knife, cut acorn squash in half, lengthwise,...
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My Dad taught me how to steam perfect corn on the cob in the microwave years ago. Corn is one of the few things that actually cooks better in the microwave. Never again will you have to wait for a giant pot of water to boil! Here’s all you need to do: Keep the fresh corn...
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I made these cheesy quesadilla for my family last weekend. A perfect lazy Sunday morning meal. This KP original recipe makes 4 quesadilla, so cook for a crowd! Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas Pam cooking spray 1 Tablespoon butter 8 eggs Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Dash of Tabasco 12 strips bacon, chopped 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 2 Tablespoons...
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Why don’t I make these more often? Every time I do, I remember how much I love them! Such a great Fall side dish. Serve these scrumptious, healthy fries with Panko Pork Chops, KP Chicken Tenders, or Coconut Curry Chicken Tenders Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt, to taste 1 Tablespoon pure...
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Here’s a healthy way to eat Mexican food–not an easy task most of the time! These delicious bell pepper are loaded with rice, beans, tomatoes and spices. The house smells incredible as these bake in the oven. Give ‘em a try! Ingredients: 4 large green bell peppers, cut in half length-wise, cleaned and seeded 1 can black...
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No P.F. Chang’s restaurant over here people. (Which is probably a good thing, as their food is packed with sodium, oil, and fat.) But I do love their lettuce wraps! So here’s my best effort to re-create them at home. The verdict? “Super-duper” according to my hubby. They are delicious and nutritious and crazy messy to...
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