Microwave Homemade Potato-Chips

Last week I had some delicious dill dip and a hankering for potato chips to dip. I’d heard of making potato chips in the microwave before and thought I’d give it a try. I knew I’d either have a delicious treat or blow the door off my microwave. Luckily, my microwave in still intact, and I got to enjoy delicious (and not fried) potato chips with my dill dip.

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3 Breakfast Smoothies

Every morning for breakfast, I have a smoothie. It’s fast, easy, nutritious and most importantly; portable. Plus, I can change it up so it doesn’t get boring.

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Homemade Granola Bars

Lately, I’ve taken a closer look at the nutrition facts on the food I feed my children. I always just assumed granola bars were “healthy.” As I looked at the label the other day, not only were there too many ingredients I couldn’t pronounce, but there were way too many forms of sugar, including several forms of high fructose corn syrup. I decided to make my own granola bars which were very well received by my children (particularly my picky one).

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Healthy Joes

I love sloppy joes. I love the way they taste and how easy they are to make. In our house, we make them a little different, by giving them a healthy twist.

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Homemade Oatmeal

A few months ago, I started eating homemade oatmeal every morning for breakfast. Not only does eating oatmeal daily have a ton of health benefits, but I feel full longer when I eat oatmeal for breakfast. A few weeks ago, I tried to eat a pre-packaged oatmeal and threw it away after a few bites.…

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