Kale chips are a healthy, satisfying alternative to fried potato chips. These crispy kale chips are super easy to make, but there are a couple things to keep in mind before you begin: First, combination of oven find the right temperature and cooking time. These chips will burn very quickly, so keep a close eye on them, especially the first time you make them. Here, a 325-degree oven and 6-7 minutes was all that was needed to yield crispy chips that weren’t soggy or overly bitter and brown. However, you’ll need to test this closely in your own oven to find the right balance. Next, the kale needs to be…
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7 Wonderful Ways to Enjoy Watermelon
different ways to enjoy watermelon this summer. Here’s some suggestions you might try for variety. 1. Bacon and watermelon – What? This can’t be good, can it? It can be if you make an appetizer that “looks like sushi.” Bake the bacon at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes. You do not want the bacon to be crispy. Spread cream cheese on the bacon and then wrap it around 11/2 inch cubes of watermelon and place a toothpick into the bites to hold the bacon in place. 2. Watermelon pizza – Using a premade pizza crust, spread strawberry flavored cream cheese onto the crust in an even layer. Place small…
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Baking Alert — Oatmeal Cream Pies and Very Good Granola Bars (Recipes)
I have sort of a country style kitchen…and so I prefer owning my old-fashioned stove….but the downside is that I do NOT get to bake in the summer time because my oven is very slow baking and it heats my entire house by the time I’m finished. Thankfully, I have a nice big toaster oven on my back porch that I bake smaller item in during the summer months. AND, by having it on the back porch, it keeps the heat out of my house. Anyway, on to the topic of baking…two ladies have featured a couple of new recipes this week that I want to share… Dessert of…
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7 Fun Popcorn Seasoning Recipes and Ideas
I’m addicted. POPCORN! Love the smell. Love the popping sound. Love the homey feeling that you get when it’s popping. Love the flavor… What more could you ask for in a healthy, but super cheap treat? From sweet to salty to spicy, there seems to be endless possibilities to the flavoring you can impart on this humble but delicious food. Here’s 7 fun popcorn seasoning recipes and ideas… (but you can share your own favorite recipes to eat popcorn in the comments section below.) 1. Olive Oil & Sea Salt Popcorn This is what our family usually uses and it’s quite tasty with just sea salt added when it’s done…
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Healthy Lunch Ideas in 20 Minutes or Less, Healthy Snacks & Meal Planning
Here’s a roundup of “Healthy Lunch Ideas in 20 Minutes or Less” that I hope will be helpful for you. As always, I look forward to hearing your comments and your own suggestions! Please join me on Facebook to get our latest updates. Offer whole wheat crackers, leftover meat bits such chicken or turkey, and cheese for your child to make their own ‘Lunchables’ style meal. This will allow them to feel like they have more control over what they eat but you’ll still be providing healthy alternatives. The pre-packaged choices really aren’t that healthy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t offer something similar from your own kitchen. Sandwiches are…