Big Batch

Strawberry Banana Breakfast Bake

March 13, 2012
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I think Family Fresh Cooking needs to be renamed The Breakfast Blog. I celebrate every single morning with a great big, energetic + delicious breakfast.  This Strawberry Banana Breakfast Bake has us dashing out of bed like jackrabbits on a spring day. Speaking of spring, this breakfast bake recipe would be awesome for Easter brunch, Mother’s Day [...]

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Gluten Free Chicken Skewers

February 15, 2012
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I am so excited to share my latest recipe for Attune Foods. Each month I use one of their awesome products in one of my very own recipe creations. This time I chose their Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice Cereal. These skewers are a healthy, delicious homemade alternative to chicken nuggets you would buy at the [...]

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Cowgirl Elk Chili with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

September 9, 2011
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In my dreams I am a cowgirl. I ride the mountain range, heat food over an open flame and breath in the fresh air…. If you are not a meat eater then you might want to tune me out for a minute. You could also sub out the elk with any ground meat or poultry [...]

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Curry Turkey Breast with Yogurt Dipping Sauce

June 22, 2010
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Do you want a really quick lunch or dinner?  Well here you have it.  You can prepare this turkey breast in minutes.  I suggest a Big Batch so you have it around for a few meals and mini meals.  It feels so great to be able to reach into your fridge at any time and [...]

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Greek Salad with Sundried Tomatoes, Feta and Olives

June 3, 2010
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With so many summer celebrations coming up we will all most likely be attending some fun BBQ’s, beach parties, picnics and all kinds of outdoor celebrations.  Memorial Day just flew by, July 4th follows and loads of folks will be doing a lot of outdoor entertaining. Whenever there is a potluck I bring a huge [...]

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Sweet Potato Chickpea Soup

March 31, 2010
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This creamy soup combines a few of my all time favorite ingredients…chickpeas and sweet potatoes. For a quick, healthy and satisfying soup whiz this up in your blender or food processor. Top with some chicken, tofu or tempeh and you have a full meal.

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Fruit and Egg Skillet Oatmeal

March 14, 2010
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We love a great bowl of steamy oatmeal over here. There are countless ways you can add flavor and more texture to a bowl of oats. In this recipe I include lots of lean protein, healthy fats and flavor to get you going and to keep you going until your next meal. Apples and oats [...]

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Spinach Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

January 30, 2010
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There is nothing like a simple salad for lunch or dinner. Add to it some toasted nuts, lean protein and you have a filling and fabulous meal. We love all kinds of nuts over here. In the fridge we have all different kinds and always a batch of roasted pine nuts ready to go. If [...]

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Zesty Puttanesca Sauce

October 4, 2009

While hanging out with my son at my all time favorite bookstore Between the Covers in Telluride, I glanced at the message board and saw this flyer for the first annual Elk’s Club “Taste of Telluride” spaghetti cook-off. Gathering ingredients and cooking the sauce was one thing, but the biggest challenge was getting the three quarts [...]

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