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Pineapple and Cucumber Salad - Sweet and Crunchy!

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Refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad is so easy to make! Sweet, tangy, and crunchy!  We are starting to have hot days and this is perfect for that!  If you have a bunch of cucumbers from your garden, use them for salads !  Here is the recipe since clicking the link seems to be too full of ads I couldn't get through them all.  Ingredients For the Salad: 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced 1 large cucumber, diced (or 2 small cucumbers) ½ small red onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup fresh cilantro or mint, chopped 1 small jalapeno, finely chopped (optional, for heat) ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional) For the Dressing: 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste) ¼ tsp black pepper ½ tsp chili flakes seasoning (optional) Instructions 1. Prepare the ingredients: Dice the pineapple and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion and finely chop the cilantro/mint. If using, chop the jalapeno and halve the cherry tomatoes. 2. Make ...

Seasonal Winter Produce Recipes

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Winter is like nature’s way of saying, “Hey, here’s a bunch of delicious stuff to make up for the freezing temperatures.” Root vegetables—carrots, potatoes, and parsnips—are basically the superheroes of hearty meals, ready to be roasted, mashed, or thrown into a cozy stew. Dark leafy greens like kale, collards, and Swiss chard are out here thriving in the cold, making you feel healthy just by looking at them. Squash, turnips, and sweet potatoes bring the warmth (and an excuse to eat more butter), while citrus fruits—oranges, grapefruits, and lemons—are like little bursts of sunshine, reminding you that summer will return… eventually. Below are eight seasonal recipes for you to try, each highlighting fresh ingredients and flavors perfect for this time of year. These recipes celebrate the best flavors of the winter season, offering something delicious to enjoy all season long. Roasted Butternut Squash Soup by Sassy Silver Sisters Kale & Citrus Winter Salad by Sass...

5 Ingredient Recipes Featuring Chicken

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Looking for a quick and easy meal idea? Look no further than these delicious 5 ingredient recipes featuring chicken as the star ingredient. From simple sheet pan dinners to skillet meals, these recipes will save you time in the kitchen without sacrificing taste. Whether you're a busy parent or just want to simplify your cooking, these chicken recipes are sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.  5 ingredient recipes are a popular concept in the culinary world, and for good reason. These recipes use only five simple ingredients to create delicious and flavorful meals in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional recipes. By limiting the number of ingredients, the focus is on using high-quality, essential ingredients that pack a punch in terms of flavor. This not only saves time in the kitchen but also saves money on groceries. With 5 ingredient recipes, anyone can whip up a tasty and budget-friendly meal in no time.  So grab your ingredients and get ready to whip up s...

Celebrate National Blueberry Month with some Fun Facts and Recipes

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National Blueberry Month is celebrated annually in July. My grandson loves blueberries, and he can’t wait to pop a few little nuggets of sweetness into his mouth. Here are a few interesting facts about blueberries: Blueberries are a superfood -  Surprisingly, a big handful (1/2 a cup) of blueberry gives only 44 calories and offers 2 grams of dietary fiber and almost 10% vitamin C content of your daily suggested. Blueberries are also free of gluten. They make your brain function better. Who could you more brain power? ME ✋ Among more than 40 fresh vegetables & fruits, blueberries ranked top position in antioxidant health benefits concerns. The  blueberry is the only food with a truly naturally blue color. “anthocyanin” is The pigment which makes blueberry's distinctive color. This pigment also gives the blueberry awesome health benefits. Blueberries are a native species of fruits to North America with a colorful ...