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Simplest Pot Roast Ever

By Shauna Hanus Pot roasts of generations past are not as forgotten as you may think. With just a few minutes prep time and the simplest pot roast recipe ever you will be well on your way to a terrific pot roast supper. Pot roasts are inexpensive cuts beef legs or beef shoulder that when slow cooked with fresh vegetables turns into a delightful home cooked meal. For many cooks who have never tried cooking a pot roast they may feel a bit intimidated at first. » Read more

Sesame-Soy Salmon

By Elizabeth Yarnell www.gloriousonepotmeals.com Servings 2 Ingredients 1 Tbsp. sesame oil, divided 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed 1 cup water or broth 1/2-3/4 lb. salmon fillet or steak 2 carrots, cut into julienne strips 2 Tbsp. soy sauce » Read more

Quick & Easy Beer Bread

Beer Bread Ingredients 3 cups self rising flour 3 tsp of sugar 1 12oz bottle of room temperature beer How to make beer bread Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mix flour, sugar and beer in a bowl. Place into loaf pan or baking pan. Bake in oven for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. » Read more

Pineapple N Apple Upside-Down Coffee Cake

By Cristie Will Ingredients: » Read more

Pesto & Sausage Pasta

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Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe

By Ken Miller

This may come as a disappointment to some of you, but according to Wikipedia, Mississippi Mud Pie was not created in Mississippi. It's actually from California. The name came from the fact that the brown crust or cake resembles the brown banks of the Mississippi River. Where ever it came from it is sinfully delicious. » Read more

Healthy Treats for the Whole Family: Furry and Non-Furry

By Kymythy R. Schultze www.kymythy.com If you have children, then you know they’re a magnet for hovering hounds and mooching mousers. Living in a busy home that includes kids, pets, and adults, the line between who eats what can sometimes become blurry! Picking up dog or cat treats at the store can seem pointless if your furry family member is gobbling up whatever the kids are eating. And it can be frustrating to constantly guard the toddler from eating the pet’s treats! » Read more

Hashbrowns Recipe - Fried Just Like The Diner

By John T Pratt Hashbrowns Recipe - how to make perfect homemade hashbrowns each and every time with my foolproof recipe that your family will love every time you serve it! I've been making hash browns for the family for years, and I have to admit that my recipe wasn't always the best. I can remember when I was just a kid having my grandma make homemade hash browns and they would be so crispy and perfect each and every time, just like her fried potatoes. » Read more

Green Bean Casserole Recipe - Green Bean and Chicken Casserole

By Brandy Summers A creamy casserole with chicken, green beans and a crunchy stuffing on top. » Read more

Shopping for Organic Foods

By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers When shopping for your family, you should consider that per pound of body weight, babies consume about 60 times more fruits and vegetables than adults. This fact combined with undeveloped digestive and immune systems, put young children at the greatest health risk for pesticide residues. To minimize the effects, you might consider buying organic for those foods that your children eat regularly. Produce: Pesticides levels vary in produce. Here is a list of common fruits and veggies that are high in pesticide residues*. » Read more