Like any true foodie, I spend a ridiculous amount of time watching the Food Network (and dissing it too). One afternoon, I was just chillin’ and watching Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, and I was intrigued by one of Anne Burrell’s recipes: Dijon, Saltine and Wheat Germ Crusted Chicken Fingers with Ranch Dipping Sauce. A [...]

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Even before I was aware of its notoriously high fat content, I was never a fan of mayonnaise. Accordingly, potato salad was on my “icky” list…that is, until I discovered vinaigrette-based potato salad. Here I’ve combined some of my favorite ingredients for a healthier alternative to traditional potato salad. Herbed Potato Salad with Kidney Beans [...]

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It’s no secret that I love me some pumpkin—I incorporate it into everything from oatmeal to hummus to chili. One of my recent pumpkin discoveries is pumpkin yogurt. What follows is hardly a recipe, but it is a combination of flavors that is sure to please. Pumpkin Yogurt 1 5.3 oz container plain Greek yogurt [...]

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