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  • The GF pasta swap you didn’t know you needed (psst, it’s polenta)

    When I first started dating my husband, I made polenta with bolognese one night. He carefully asked me, “pole…what now? It’s delicious, I’ve just never had this before.” Polenta is an Italian dish made of coursely ground corn meal cooked in broth or milk, and it’s used in place of pasta. It makes a terrific…

  • Elderberry: Does it Live Up to the Hype?

    During the winter months when colds and flu seem to get us all, elderberry is often hyped up by us natural health types as a panacea for all that ails you. But is it? A recent article from Harvard University cites several studies on the efficacy of elderberry, and the bottom line is this: elderberry…

  • Gorgeous, Simple Roast Chicken (in the Crockpot?!)

    You read that right. You can absolutely toss a whole chicken in the Crockpot or slow cooker for 4-5 hours on low, and VOILA, you’ve got a dinner suitable for a busy weeknight, or impressive enough for guests. If you don’t want to do a big turkey for the holidays, this even makes a terrific…

  • DIY Chili Seasoning – A Million Times Better Than Anything at the Store

    Elevating your food game is only as hard as throwing a few spices into a jar, keeping it on hand, and using it when you want to make your favorite dish. That’s how my chili seasoning was born, and you can use it in your taco fillings, too. I grew up in the Midwest, where…

  • Never tried to make Beef Bourguignon? This is your sign.

    I know it sounds fancy, but that’s just the big French word doing some heavy lifting. At my house, we just call it magic. There’s something alchemical about the ingredients and how they come together in the Dutch oven that’s just sublime. And I promise: it’s not hard to make. It takes a bit of…