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Vegetarian Recipes: Vegan Pear Chickpea Stew Recipe

Once in a while you need to make a dish that you can enjoy. This stew is perfect for a fall romantic dinner while the kids are at the babysitter, or just to have a simple grown up dinner while still feeding the little ones something they will eat too. You get this started in the morning so you won’t feel like you are cooking two meals right at dinner time.

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Pumpkin Recipes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Recipes

 

Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I love the way the leaves turn the landscape into a brilliant patchwork quilt, the nights turn cooler, and Winter squash, leafy greens and root veggies take center stage on the dinner table. Pumpkins are much more than a porch decoration. They are one of my favorite Winter squashes. The smaller pie or sugar pumpkins are the ones to buy to make a cheap and easy DIY pumpkin puree. I bought a pie pumpkin that will make 3 to 4 cans worth of puree for the same price as 1 can!

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Food Ideas: Party Food Ideas

 

If it’s a kid’s party, cocktails with friends, or just a casual gathering you’ll need some tasty treats for your party guests. Below is a selection of party food ideas that should work great for all your summer parties.

There are recipes to create the perfect nibbles for a cocktail party, casual and fancy party fare, and even a few homemade goodies that your kids will go wild over. Pick a few or go ahead and make a whole buffet. Either way your party is bound to be a hit.

Food Ideas: Cocktail Party Food

Food Ideas: Casual Yet Unique Party Foods

Food Ideas: Fancy Party Food

Food Ideas: Kids Party Food

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38 Easter Dinner Recipe Ideas

This is the year to dress up your Easter dinner with fresh local flavors. It’s about time you put your mark on your family’s traditions.

Don’t forget that brunch or breakfast is a perfect time for a get together too. It can be easier to throw together than a proper sit down dinner.

Appetizers

If your friend and family gatherings are anything like mine, it’s best to have a few nibbles in case you end up waiting on that one person who always seem to be running later.

You can also make a buffet of salads, spreads, and breads and have that as your main event. That way people can wonder in and out as the festivities go on.

Spring Panzanella Salad
Hand dyed Easter Eggs (some with unexpected natural dyes)
Thai Son-in-law Eggs
Green Garlic Pesto (use as spread or salad dressing)
Muhammara (tomato walnut spread)
Roasted Beet Salad with Horseradish Cream
Spinach Soup with an Egg
Green Easter Sauce/Dip
Roasted Spiced Chickpea Kale Salad
Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus

Main Courses

Most people like to plan around a protein or main course. Here are a few new twists that shout Spring, but aren’t your traditional ham. Some are even extra good for you too!

Spinach Feta Pie
Chickpea Herb Frittata
Beet Scotch Eggs (vegetarian)
Chicken with Almonds and Honey
Pomegranate Glazed Grilled Chicken
Lamb Tangine

Pomegranate Rye Glaze for Ham, Tofu or Other Protein
Artichoke Lasagna (in French but can select translation in English)
Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas (substitute the freshest Spring veggies you can get your hands on)

Side Dishes

You can make alight meal out of side dishes with a lovely fresh salad.I like to keep the hot dishes warm in slow cookers on a buffet or counter.

Middle Eastern Okra Stew
Vanilla Glazed Baby Carrots
Roasted Asparagus Rolled in Ham
Steamed Artichokes with Creamy Dipping Sauce
Butternut Squash Chickpea and Raisin Couscous
Middle Eastern Spinach with Yogurt
Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Onion, and Bacon

Desserts

Your kids may be full of Easter candy, but you’ll at least need one dessert that the grown ups like too. Plus you deserve a treat after hiding all those Easter eggs.

Cadbury Creme Eggs Cupcakes
Date Walnut Bliss Balls
White Peaches in Rosewater Syrup
Gluten-free Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream Cheese Muffins Baked Served in Parchment Bunny Cubes
Chocolate Raspberry Alaska

Still Feel Overwhelmed?

You can mix and match from above, but if you just aren’t getting into the planning mode here are a few sites that give you a complete dinner start to finish. It’s easy and certain to delight your guests!

Epicurious Do Ahead Easter Dinner
Cooking Light Easter Dinner
A Very Martha Easter Dinner

Food Network Easter Breakfast Menu

Easter Dinner Recipes

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Tasty Ways to Boost Your Immunity

Stress, weather, not enough sleep — all these things can wreak havoc on your system. Heading out for a walk can help, as can having a drink of water, but there are other ways you can boost your immunity system. Adding specific types of food to your diet can replenish the nutrients your body is missing. Below are some great food choices and recipes to help boost your immunity system naturally.

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