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It has been a while since I’ve posted a favorite recipe from Cooking Light! During the 30 days the grain-free plan, I stuck to easy-to-fix vegetables and stir fries, many of which came from Cooking Light. Unfortunately, I did not get near as many pictures and I just don’t think I can post a recipe …

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  Trying to find new ways to eat vegetables so I won’t get tired of them is…tiring. I need to plan for 3 meals a day but a snack or two so that I’m eating every 4 hours. This is crucial for glucose balance, especially for those of us with a cranky pancreas. I love …

Read More about Roasted Sweet Potatoes

I have found hundreds of recipes designed around the lowly white potato and I honestly don’t think there is a bad one in the bunch. I could eat white potatoes with ice cream and think it’s better than whatever the Queen is serving across the pond. The white potato is the one thing that blocked …

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No, not really. It’s the day after a fabulous Alabama win and I’m so sick I can’t enjoy it. One day, I’ll be able to breathe normally again. But until then, it’s my favorite time of the year!!! And no separated rib or never-ending bronchitis is going to harsh my mellow. Besides, who can complain …

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I feel like I’ve been devouring anything I can with potatoes lately. And while I’ve always loved potatoes, now it seems they are one of my culinary lifelines. I know that potatoes and rice are not going to cause any digestion problems or possibly cause me to call in a sick day. Whether I’m using …

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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan, swirling to coat; heat 20 seconds. Add squash and leek to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in salt and pepper. Transfer squash mixture to a serving platter. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.I love the variety of vegetables that …

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This recipe from Cooking Light cookbook Grilling  was a natural addition to a big night of welcoming the summer heat by cranking up the charcoal. I usually cook one foil pack of sweet Vidalia onions, and one separate pan of whatever vegetables I have on hand. I really liked cooking these vegetables directly on the …

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I’ll be perfectly honest. I have heard of farro, but really didn’t have a driving need to try it. I have a wide variety of whole grains that I enjoy and on a regular basis, and didn’t have a fire going under me to try more. But then I went and visited that food truck …

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