Carolyn's email shines a light on the power of plant based foods that will inspire hope when you're at your lowest + whole food plant based meatloaf recipe
I interview Chris Hansen as an inpiration to older diabetic men to switch to a plant based diet. How eating lots of plants has helped his blood pressure, lowered his A1C plus plant based Meatloaf Reuben.
My son and I made these pretzel snowmen using different candies. They make fun table decorations when set in glasses of coconut “snow.” —Carol Berndt, Avon, South Dakota Skip links
My hand-dipped apples are as beautiful as the ones you’ll find at fancy candy counters, only they’re fresher, better-tasting and more economical. Make some for Halloween or your next party. Skip links
Cornmeal on the bottom of the baking sheet gives these breadsticks added crispness. If desired, sprinkle poppy or sesame seeds on the breadsticks for baking. Skip links
24 bread sticks Servings - 25 min - tasteofhome.com
You'll score points when you spoon the halftime meal into these hearty bowls. The bread's spongy texture makes it the perfect container for the creamy full-flavored chowder...or a thick soup, stew or chili. -Darlene Alexander, Nekoosa, Wisconsin Skip links
Dinner guests and cooks alike will rave about this chicken recipe from Ruth Rigoni of Hurley, Wisconsin. “Your company will love the tasty poultry, and you'll appreciate the stress-free slow cooker preparation,” she says. “Drop garlic cloves in boiling water for a few seconds; drain and cool. The peels should slip off easily with your fingers.” Skip links
With warm breadsticks or garlic toast on the side, this is one dinner I know my family will always eagerly eat. —Dianna Cline, Phillippi, West Virginia Skip links
It’s hard to beat the classic Italian flavors of this hearty, comforting dish. It has a slight kick, so omit the pepper flakes if you don’t want the heat. —Tammy Rowe, Bellevue, Ohio Skip links
When I’m in a rush, I take advantage of convenient prepared pizza crust to create this Mexican-style pizza. If you like it spicy, add a little chopped jalapeno pepper to the skillet when cooking the beef. —Mary Detweiler, Middlefield, Ohio Skip links
I like to decorate my caramel apples with red-hot candies, mini M&M's, jimmies and other small candies. You can really have fun with these. — Natalie Bremson, Plantation, Florida Skip links
This fabulous recipe uses Greek yogurt to create an amazing marinade that makes the chicken incredibly moist. No one will guess that it's been lightened up and not even fried! — Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio Skip links
Since I was a child, we've made buckets of this mix each Christmas for everyone. These days, though, I fix it for just about any occasion.—TaNauna Bunch, Grand Centre, Alberta Skip links
Our Test Kitchen used Karen Ann Bland's delicious recipe for caramel apples and added fun ingredients to make these special Halloween treats. —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas Skip links
Wish your guests "Feliz Navidad" with this south-of-the-border specialty! Hearty enough to serve as a meal, these flavorful and filling wraps draw raves whenever I serve them.—Kathy Rogers, Hudson, Ohio Skip links
Grab the recipe for the most perfect Chocolate Chip Muffins of all times!! You'll never make another muffin recipe again - these are perfect Search for: Search
6 jumbo muffins or 1 Servings - whatsgabycooking.com
This is the snack my family usually requests. We especially like to make this zippy dip on camping trips. —Lorene Goodwin, Belle Fourche, South Dakota Skip links
Shakshuka is actually a recipe that is traditionally made with spicy and chunky tomato sauce. It’s a North African-based dish that has a lot of flavor and is sure to impress. (There is a recipe for the traditional version in the new Paleo Grubs cookbook.) This recipe, on the other hand, adds a...