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Creative Ways to Utilize a Bulk Purchase of Potatoes

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If you’re wondering what in the world to do with the ridiculously large bag of potatoes that you bought last week and still haven’t opened, we are here to help. Potatoes are one of the most versatile ingredients you can…

Upgrade Your Plant-Based Smoothie with These Ingredients

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It’s easy to get stuck in a smoothie rut. And when browsing the internet for new recipes, it’s nearly impossible to find ones that don’t include yogurt and whey protein powder. Although popular opinion may differ, we lactose-intolerant and plant-based…

Elevate Your Store-Bought Guacamole with These Tips

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Store-bought guacamole is a fantastic buy, and you can usually expect it to contain ingredients like avocado, garlic, onion, salt, cilantro, tomatoes, or jalapeños, though the composition and consistency may vary by brand. Unless you’re a master of picking avocados,…

Creative Ways to Incorporate Coconut Water into Your Diet

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Packed with vitamins and minerals including potassium, calcium, and amino acids, coconut water is a healthy, hydrating, and incredibly tasty beverage that can be used for a wide range of purposes. Indeed, although coconut water is perfectly suited for drinking…

Innovative Ways to Use Your Juicer

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When the daily grind catches up with us, we sometimes don’t have the ability to ensure that we’re getting all of the vitamins and nutrients required for optimal health and well-being. That’s where juicing comes into play. Fresh, cold-pressed juices…

Upgrade Your Stuffed Peppers with These Creative Ideas

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Stuffed peppers are an easy and delicious option for lunch, a light meal, or as a side dish to a more substantial dinner. Rich in both flavor and nutrition, they are easy to customize depending on your mood and the…

Creative Ways to Use Up a Sauce Bottle

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You’ve probably heard before that cooking is science. It’s true that chemistry and biology can explain a lot — like why some people are calling oat milk a scam and why your teeth feel strange after eating spinach. But to…

Creative ways to utilize a panini press

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If you love hot sandwiches, you likely own a panini press, also known as a sandwich press or panini grill. It’s a handy tool for cooking sandwiches on both sides at once, resulting in perfectly toasted and crispy sandwiches. But…

Frozen Granola Bars: The Perfect Breakfast or Snack

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Granola bars are already sweet, tasty premade snacks, but you can turn them into a frozen breakfast meal with a clever and efficient trick we (no surprise here) learned on TikTok. The transformation is simple and versatile, using the granola…

Creative Ideas for Elevating Canned Collard Greens

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If you’re a fan of collard greens, you know that they’re at their best when they’ve simmered for a good long while, seasoned to savory perfection. They’re an essential component to a big Southern meal, along with big hunks of…