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This whole thing started while I was thinking about making some more Sweet Potato Hummus. Since I’ve been looking for ways to use up the plain Chobani that I have left in my fridge, I contemplated mixing that in. Then I thought that sounded pretty gross. I like the idea of mixing in guacamole but […]
Read More...After college, when I moved out of my parents house for good, my dad gave me a stack of index cards held by a rubber band that was so old it was practically disintegrating. The cards were his recipe collection from way back when he was living on his own. I love looking through them […]
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Tonight I have another family recipe for you! My mom used to make this meatloaf all the time when I was growing up. I never ate it. BUT, it wasn’t because it wasn’t good. I was just picky and hated pretty much everything that wasn’t Cheerios 🙂 My sister loves this meatloaf. My parents love […]
Read More...Happy Friday, friends! Today I’m going to start something new. One of the biggest requests I got when I asked readers what they wanted to see on The Lean Green Bean in 2011 was suggestions for packed lunches. (**Sidenote, my new lunch box for this year is a Fit N Fresh and has all of […]
Read More...Happy New Year my friends! A few weeks ago, I asked for reader requests to kick off 2011! Well, it’s here now and I couldn’t think of a better way to kick it off then to go back to the basics. When my lovely cousin asked me to do an article about pantry staples, I […]
Read More...These Curried Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos make a hearty meatless meal any taco lover will adore! Hi Friends! I’ve got a good one for you tonight, my friends! As you may know, I have a plethora of sweet potatoes in my pantry right now. I also have a large stock of frozen black beans […]
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This Turkey Dumpling Soup is the perfect day after Thanksgiving meal. Use your turkey bones to make homemade broth, then add veggies, leftover turkey and dumplings for a warm, hearty meal! **Post and photos updated 12/8/15* Hi Friends! This soup is my grandma’s recipe. Every year while I was growing up, my grandparents used to […]
Read More...Hello My Friends! As promised, here is the recipe for Grandma’s Jello! This is probably the best jello you will ever make…so prepare yourselves. SO GOOD! And so easy. It has been a Thanksgiving staple in our house for as long as I can remember. To begin, purchase strawberry jello. I chose sugar free but […]
Read More...Here’s a secret family recipe for you- my Mimi’s cornbread. So delicious. I made a half batch for just the hubby and I, but I’ll give you the full quantities to make a 9×13 pan. Mimi’s Cornbread by Lindsay L Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 30 min Keywords: bake side cornmeal Thanksgiving fall winter […]
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Hi Friends- Let me start this post by saying two things: 1) I have been looking forward to making this dish since Sunday, when I decided to make it. Now that I’ve had it, I’m already looking forward to eating it tomorrow. Once it’s gone, I will begin to look forward to the next time […]
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