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Spinach & Artichoke Dip – Low fat!

Posted on June 12, 2017 by HelenFern

I love spinach and artichoke dip, but I really want to stay on a healthy eating plan.  I decided to give it a try using as little fat as possible.  What I came up with was pretty darned good too!! … Continue reading →

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Lox & Avocado Toast – Breakfast on the Run

Posted on January 11, 2017 by HelenFern

Lox aren’t just for cream cheese and bagels! How about adding it to toast with avocado? A healthy breakfast on the run or as a part of a great brunch!   And it’s SUPER simple!

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Fried Pickles – National Pickle Day

Posted on November 14, 2016 by HelenFern

Fried Pickles – I tried this southern favorite for the first time and fell in love with the snack.  After some experimentation, I came up with this really good recipe – that was eaten really fast!  I’ll be doubling it … Continue reading →

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Turkey & Cheese Pinwheels

Posted on October 13, 2016 by HelenFern

Looking for a warm and easy sandwich? Here is one that takes little effort and tastes delicious!

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Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Posted on October 8, 2016 by HelenFern

You’ve made your Savory Roasted Pumpkin, lots of pumpkin breads and cookies, even a few Jack-o-Lanterns.  And you have seeds.  LOTS of seeds.  Last time you cooked them they were tough and didn’t taste very good.  But they can be … Continue reading →

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Pub Food – Easy Pickled Eggs

Posted on July 19, 2016 by HelenFern

I love pub food – and this is one of my favorites.  My husband and I used to visit a place in Long Beach, California, have a schooner of beer and a pickled egg. Here is an incredibly easy way … Continue reading →

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Shamrock Toasts

Posted on March 16, 2016 by HelenFern

St. Patrick’s day is tomorrow! – so what can you make for a quick breakfast on a weekday that everyone will love AND that is festive?  How about A little cheese – a lot of avocado – and you can eat … Continue reading →

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Crispy Jalapeno Bites

Posted on August 25, 2015 by HelenFern

Looking for an appetizer that’s a little different?  Try these little bites of spicy jalapeno peppers.  I have a bunch on my bush and didn’t know what to do with them all, so I experimented and this is what I … Continue reading →

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With Six (ingredients) You Get Eggroll

Posted on May 28, 2015 by HelenFern

OK – it’s eight ingredients if you count the wrappers, but that didn’t fit the title.  (For all the young folks, there was a classic movie in 1968 with that title). But, going with the lazy theme, I don’t like a … Continue reading →

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