Hearty and delicious, these muffins are sure to hit that spot in your soul that you didn’t even know was empty. They have just the right amount of sweetness without making you feel too indulgent. By the way, now that spring is approaching, take some time to bask in the rays — it’s good for […]
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Do your taste buds love chili…. but tomatoes and chilis aren’t loving you? This zesty, LEAP-friendly stew just might be your new sweetheart!
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Nothing says “Family breakfast!” better than a warm breakfast casserole. As the holidays approach, you may be thinking about feeding all the family that is coming to visit. In my house, we love to cook hearty breakfasts for everyone to enjoy together. A longtime favorite of mine is my mom’s simple breakfast casserole. This
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This is a soup I have begun to feature annually on my Christmas Eve menu for our family gathering. I debated whether I should call this recipe “Christmas Soup” (go ahead, you can call it that if you like.) Use a combo of red and green peppers and you have a festive soup! One great
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This recipe is a product of lunchtime innovation — we had plenty of leftover sweet potatoes and not much time for preparing anything else. I was (and still am) on a ginger kick — my favorite winter spice! This was the perfect soup to warm our tummies! This creamy soup is dairy free with just
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When my Farmer and I were first married I tasted a traditional dish on his family’s Thanksgiving buffet that took cranberries to new heights! I had only ever eaten cranberries in the form of a quivering cylindrical mass that provided moisture to an overly-dry turkey slice. This was different! I have done some tweaking through
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Making your own non-dairy milk doesn’t have to be a long or complicated process. In fact, my almond milk recipe takes only 3 minutes to prepare with 3 simple ingredients that you can customize to fit your LEAP diet. One taste and you may never buy store-bought nut-milk again! As my youngest Little Farmer likes
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Summer is fast upon us! As you prepare for vacation — either a leisurely journey or a mini get-away — here are 5 tips to help you take wholesome living on the road. 1. Take a Cultured Vacation You might be surprised at how easy it is to sneak in a little culture on the
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Last Thursday was one of those eternally long days studded by failure after failure on my part to be a good mama. I yelled. I disciplined in anger. I scolded impatiently. I sinned. And I knew it. That night my four Little Farmers and I all piled on the double bed in the boys’ room.
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These tasty treats pack a sweet nutritional punch! They are quick to make and are perfect for snacking or garnishing your favorite salad or cooked breakfast cereal! Sweet Success! My family and I have all started our personalized anti-inflammatory (LEAP) diet in the past few months and have been amazed by how quickly we have
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