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30-Minute Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

30-Minute Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Ditch the canned tomato soup of your childhood and make this classic soup from scratch. With added flavors of fresh basil and oregano, you’ll never go back to store-bought soup  
17 Home-Grown Home Remedies

17 Home-Grown Home Remedies

Growing my own herbs for natural remedies has been a transformative journey for me, one that I stumbled upon pretty unexpectedly. It all began a few years ago when I  
Welcome to the Soups Recipe Collection

Welcome to the Soups Recipe Collection

In a world where quick meals often sacrifice depth of flavor, these thoughtfully crafted soup recipes prove that patience and careful preparation can transform simple ingredients into extraordinary dishes. From  
Virgin Pink Paradise Mocktail

Virgin Pink Paradise Mocktail

The moment you catch a glimpse of the Virgin Pink Paradise, you understand where it gets its name. But don't let the pretty-in-pink appearance fool you – this sophisticated blend  
Berry-Basil Puree

Berry-Basil Puree

Oh my goodness, let me tell you about the Berry-Basil Puree that's completely transformed my mocktail game! I first created this while trying to come up with something special for  
Tropic Thunder: The Mango-Tomato Salsa Tango

Tropic Thunder: The Mango-Tomato Salsa Tango

You know those days when you stumble upon something unexpectedly delicious? That's how I found this Sweet Mango-Tomato Salsa. It was a lazy summer afternoon, and I was hanging out at  
Sliced Tomato & Eggplant Parmesan Casserole

Sliced Tomato & Eggplant Parmesan Casserole

Everything is basically sliced in this casserole (hence the name) and the result is both pretty and delicious! This version of a well-known dish skips breading for a healthier result,  
Eggplant Rollatini with Spinach

Eggplant Rollatini with Spinach

Whenever Italian food is mentioned, it’s almost always the case that pasta is the first thing that comes to mind—and I don’t blame you! Indeed, there’s a wide variety of  
What to Plant in February in Zones 9-10

What to Plant in February in Zones 9-10

While northern gardeners are still shoveling snow, February in zones 9-10 feels like full-on spring, with daytime temperatures typically ranging from 65°F to 80°F (18°C to 27°C) and nights generally