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Free Green Pancakes Recipe

Green pancakes? This may sound like something out of a children's book, but they are real and delicious! Discover how to make these green pancakes out of ingredients you can find in your pantry and produce drawer. Kale Packs a Powerful Punch Have you ever tried kale before? If you have then it may be… Continue reading Free Green Pancakes Recipe

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The Ultimate Ranch Dupe: Cottage Cheese “Ranch” Dip

This recipe is groundbreaking! I believe that this recipe will be a staple in my own life for the foreseeable future. Learn why this cottage cheese "ranch" dip is, in my opinion, superior to the original stuff! Calling all Ranch Lovers If you're anything like me you could classify yourself as a ranch lover or… Continue reading The Ultimate Ranch Dupe: Cottage Cheese “Ranch” Dip

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Labor Day Roasted Peaches

Adding a little extra color and flavor to your barbeque this Labor Day is a great way to celebrate! This roasted peach recipe is a great way to enjoy in-season fresh produce. The Appeals of Healthy Barbeque Sides Fruits and vegetables offer a wide range of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can boost your… Continue reading Labor Day Roasted Peaches

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Making Thai Peanut Noodles At Home

In our fast-paced lives it's easy to fall into the convenience trap of ordering takeout or dining out regularly. If you would like to make your own Thai food at home then this blog post is for you! Amidst the hustle and bustle of life there's countless benefits waiting for those who choose to slow… Continue reading Making Thai Peanut Noodles At Home

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Easy Esquites

Do you love the taste of elote? I do too! Esquites is a traditional Mexican dish that has many properties similar to elote but in a salad form! This easy esquites recipe is a great way to eat extra servings of vegetables throughout your day, and it tastes amazing by itself or in a variety… Continue reading Easy Esquites

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Make Your Own Healthy Sour Watermelon Fruit Snacks

Nothing beats a sour watermelon fruit snack during these back-to-school days. Follow along with Captain Create to learn how to make your own sour watermelon fruit snacks, filled with fresh watermelon juice, no additive colors or flavors, and less than 2 T of sugar for the whole batch! Gelatin Have you ever heard of or… Continue reading Make Your Own Healthy Sour Watermelon Fruit Snacks

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Affordable Gardening Update: Money Saving Tips Recap

Have the desire to grow a garden, but don’t have the space or a large budget? Follow along with Captain Create this Summer to learn money saving gardening tips. At the end of the harvest, we will learn to cook healthy meals with what grew! Importance of Home Gardens The 2023 Affordable Gardening series is… Continue reading Affordable Gardening Update: Money Saving Tips Recap

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Harvest of the Season Recipe: Cheesy Ratatouille Pasta

Who here loves cheese and pasta? I do! This cheesy ratatouille pasta is being served in different schools across Utah, and this is your chance to snag this great recipe from Utah Agriculture in the Classroom for free! The Origins of Ratatouille Ratatouille is a traditional French dish that has become popularized throughout many parts… Continue reading Harvest of the Season Recipe: Cheesy Ratatouille Pasta

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Bamboo and Kale Spring Rolls

How do you feel about trying new foods? This kale and bamboo spring rolls recipe may sound far fetched, but let's dive into each ingredient and you can decide if you want to try this for yourself and your family! New Ingredients and New Possibilities I remember the first time I tried canned bamboo shoots.… Continue reading Bamboo and Kale Spring Rolls

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Recipe of the Week: Create a Taco Salad

Have you ever opened your fridge and felt like there was nothing good to eat? Sometimes when we are low on fridge supplies it can be discouraging to make a healthy meal and tempting to go shopping again, which can lead to going over budget. This week's recipe includes lots of pantry staples that can… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Create a Taco Salad

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Affordable Gardening Update: Oregano Alfredo Whole Wheat Pizza

Garden fresh oregano is fragrant and delicious! If you like Italian seasonings and spices, it's likely that you also will love the taste of oregano in this whole wheat pizza recipe. Italian seasoning often is made with dried oregano, basil, thyme and more. In this delicious pizza recipe oregano is infused into the crust and… Continue reading Affordable Gardening Update: Oregano Alfredo Whole Wheat Pizza

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Recipe of the Week: Sweet Banana Smoothie

These sweet banana smoothies are my favorite alternatives to other desserts and sweets! This post features a chocolate banana smoothie and a creamy cinnamon banana smoothie. Both recipes are filled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and natural sugars that give our bodies the energy they need. MyPlate Fruit Group Antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and carbohydrates… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Sweet Banana Smoothie

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Harvest of the Season Recipe: Chicken Tagine with Apricot

Looking for a new, unique recipe to test your cooking skills? Try this Chicken tagine with apricot! It's a one skillet meal that has a unique, tasty flavor profile! What is Tagine? Before trying this recipe I was unfamiliar with what it was, but here's what I've learned so far: Tagine is a dish traditionally… Continue reading Harvest of the Season Recipe: Chicken Tagine with Apricot

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Recipe of the Week: Chicken and Veggie Tostada

This delicious chicken and veggie tostada recipe is a great twist on a classic Mexican tostada! Full of carbohydrates, micronutrients, protein and fiber, this recipe has a great combination of health benefits that helps us be active and healthy. What is a Tostada? If you don't know what a tostada is let me tell you,… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Chicken and Veggie Tostada

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Affordable Garden Update: Garden Basil and Pesto Pasta

Have the desire to grow a garden, but don’t have the space or a large budget? Follow along with Captain Create this Summer to learn money saving gardening tips. At the end of the harvest, we will learn to cook healthy meals with what grew! Fresh Basil Have you ever tried basil before? It's a… Continue reading Affordable Garden Update: Garden Basil and Pesto Pasta