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Grain-Free Poppy Seed Cheddar Crackers

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Tessa I remember the day when the thought of a making a cracker seemed like a job for professionals.  It wasn't until my son's food allergies that I ventured into making them so that he could have safe crackers to eat along with everyone else. Like everything in life, we are meant to learn from our circumstances.  And while I doubt learning how to make crackers was the ...

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

by Toni Herrbach

When I got married, I found out my husband didn't like chocolate chip cookies. Say what?!?! Since chocolate chip cookies were one of the few things I knew how to make back then, we didn't have many sweets in the house during those early years. Eventually, I learned to bake (and loved it) and decided these peanut butter oatmeal cookies were my new favorite. I'm not sure if cookies can be ...

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Butternut Squash Soup

by Toni Herrbach

My first two recipes are soups. Soups are so cheap to make, can be made ahead of time and either frozen or stored in the fridge for several days, and warm you up on those cool fall evenings. I almost always serve my homemade soups with a loaf of fresh whole wheat bread. It costs under a dollar to make and really fills everyone up. This soup uses fall produce to save even more money. Many people ...

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Sauteed Cabbage and Bacon – Quick and Easy

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Tessa Some days, after you have made the main course for dinner, you need a quick and easy vegetable to throw together. In our house, we get a lot of mileage out of bagged salad and pre-washed broccoli. While I certainly love these vegetables, I also love variety, but often I don't have the energy to do much! Pilfering the veggie drawer one evening while dinner simmered, I ...

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No-Bake Cranberry Orange Snack Bars

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Beth It seems like my kids eat all day long. I mean non-stop! So it's good to have some snacks around that are easy to grab and go. With these No-Bake Cranberry Orange Snack Bars in the refrigerator, I feel good knowing that my kids are grabbing a snack that will give them energy for another few hours of fun until the next meal. This bar recipe is super easy. Even though ...

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Egg Salad with Cheddar

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Beth Egg Salad is a staple at our house. The kids love the creamy flavor, and I love the extra punch of protein from the eggs. We always have all these ingredients on hand, and you likely do too. So it's a quick and easy choice for lunch when you're tired of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Here's a word to the wise: Do not overcook the eggs. Yes, it's possible, and I ...

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