Lentil Pilaf, Side Dish

Updated 2022 Need something warm and filling to round out your plate? This lentil pilaf side dish is great for those avoiding simple carbohydrates. It would also easily convert to a vegetarian/vegan dish simply by switching to vegetable stock. I pull out this recipe as the temperatures start to drop. I particularly like it next …

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Peanut Butter Fudge

Updated 2022, Originally published December 2008 I almost wish I hadn’t updated this microwave peanut butter fudge recipe. Why? It’s dangerously easy. I don’t mean it’s dangerous in that you’ll hurt yourself making it. I mean that it’s too easy to make when you are hunting for a snack and in the mood for something …

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Countdown to Turkey Day: Prep-Ahead for Thanksgiving

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Hi! How is your Thanksgiving planning going? We’ve covered a lot so far. Please click here if you are playing catch-up. Yesterday we covered some recipes you can make ahead to make Thanksgiving Day easier, but you can also do some of your prep ahead of time, too. One of our long-time friends of the …

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Countdown to Turkey Day: Make Ahead Recipes

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Welcome back to the Home Ec 101 Countdown to Turkey Day. We’re getting ready for Thanksgiving without the overwhelm. If you need to catch up, click here to see what we’ve covered so far. in our twenty-eight part series Today we are talking about recipes you can make ahead to reduce the amount of effort …

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Countdown to Turkey Day: Dish Clean-Up

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Hello there. I hope you are doing well. Another day, another item we are mentally checking off our to-do list to make Thanksgiving easier this year. If you are catching up, here is what we have covered so far: The cleanup is one of the worst parts of hosting a large holiday meal. What if …

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