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This radish stew requires no heavy cream but offers the same creaminess as if you had added it. For those, like me, that aren’t in love with eating fresh radishes, this recipe is a wonderful way to use garden produce while taking away some of the radish bite. Not only is it tasty, radish soup offers vitamins C and B-12, magnesium, and iron and is under 200 calories per serving. This makes a great soup and salad lunch. Plus, did I mention it tastes great to a nonradish lover????

Copy of Copy of Rhubarb cheese cake by ashley rolland

Strawberry rhubarb pie is a well known dessert than is a favorite of many. While we could stick to the basics of only pie for rhubarb, we wanted to branch out and find many more fun and tasty recipes that we could use our rhubarb in because really, how much pie can you eat?  Maybe that's not the right question... I love pie, could probably eat it every day. So this is just another great recipe you can add to your pie rotation and a fun twist on a baking classic.  Printable to letter size paper

Springtime brings fresh produce in abundance. Rhubarb has a great and unique taste which often times leads people to believe it has few uses. Today we are making a rhubarb cheesecake, just one of the many delicious recipes using this colorful plant.

We all want the best tasting coffee possible in the morning. We find a routine and roast that works perfectly for us and follow that same pattern daily -  the right amount of grounds, the right temperature, the right milk to coffee ratio - but after awhile our morning caffeine boost isn't tasting the same or as good. Did I miss a step? Are my tastes changing? The easiest answer is probably that you haven't taken the time to thoroughly clean the appliance you use every morning. Scale builds up in your espresso maker or coffee machine and can greatly affect the taste and even alter the temperature at which your machine is brewing. Follow us for a fairly quick fix that you should be doing regularly to keep you coffee tasting amazing month after month. In the video above, we are cleaning and descaling a Delonghi Espresso Machine.  How often should I clean/descale my espresso maker? This depends on how often you use your machine and if you have hard water. If you do...

Spring is here and summer is on its way. Lighten up your meals with this fun, tasty low carb take on a deli favorite. Chicken salad offers great flavor with a hint of sweet but the carbs and calories can add up. By switching out the typical salad dressing for avocado, we upgrade the fats you're eating and add extra nutrients. We also take out the bun in favor of lettuce to create a low carb, budget friendly meal. Plus, did we mention it tastes great?? Scroll down for printable recipe, nutrition information and 2019 cost breakdown.  printable to letter size paper Cost Breakdown (2019)

Getting a healthy breakfast in every day can be a challenge. Who has time to cook everyday? There are plenty of grab and go options, but have you seen the price of these? I know I'm not going to pay $1 + for a microwave sandwich that is fairly high in calories, sodium and preservatives. What we've done to help mitigate the costs as well as to create a quick an healthy everyday breakfast is to make a egg bake every week. These can be frozen individually to create microwave and go type of breakfast that fits into your diet and your budget. Bonus, you don't have to cook everyday! What You'll Need: 2-3 Tbsp Olive Oil 12 Large Eggs 2 Cup Diced Peppers (bells or chili depending on what level of spiciness you like) 2 Medium Cubed Sweet Potatoes 1.5 Cups Diced Onion 4 tsp Chili Powder 2 tsp Cumin 2 tsp Salt Equipment 12" Skillet Spatula or Turner Cutting Board Knives 9x13 Baking Pan Pyrex Bowl How to Make It Heat olive oil in a ...