Wok This Way: A Shortcut to Chicken Fried Rice
Whenever I'm faced with a fridge full of vegetable odds and ends, my mind immediately turns to chicken fried rice. It's become my reliable solution for transforming those leftover veggies …
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What to Plant in November in USDA Zones 9-10
While much of the country is battening down the hatches for winter, these USDA zones 9-10 are gearing up for another round of planting, much like early spring in the …
Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli: Your New Weeknight Hero
A few years ago, I found myself in one of those life phases where time felt like it was perpetually slipping through my fingers. Between juggling work, my daughter’s ever-growing …
Gail’s Irresistible Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
For years, my lovely wife Gail has been gently nudging me toward a deeper appreciation of cauliflower. We've explored many farmers markets together, each time finding new varieties and flavors, …
Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
For years, I was a cauliflower skeptic. It was always that sad, bland veggie on the veggie platter that no one touched. But then my wife Gail, bless her heart, …
Pasta-Free Italian Summer Salad
The weather is warming up and the invitations to barbecues are starting to come through. Anyone else go to a cookout and struggle to find healthy options to eat? Is …
Why Vegetables Grown Above Ground Are Beloved by Health Nuts
Let’s talk about health. No, I’m not your doctor, and no, I’m not about to make you feel guilty about the fact that you didn’t exercise yesterday. I, too, may …
What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 4-6
As we step into the warm embrace of July, many of us might think it's too late to start planting. But let me tell you a little secret: July is …
15 Best Veggies to Plant in Spring for an Early Harvest
Some delicious vegetable crops can take months to mature. And while I’m more than happy to get my hands dirty and play the long game, I also need to have …
10 Fruits and Vegetables to Plant in June
Some plants like the cool weather, while others prefer the heat. Some plants are easy to start indoors, like tomatoes, and others prefer to be planted directly, like beans. One …
