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Favorite Recipes from Fill Your Plate Moms: Crock Pot Carnitas Tacos
Editor’s Note: We’ve asked some of our Fill Your Plate “Moms” to share some of their favorite recipes, especially those that can fill up the family…

Spring for Salad!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Spring for salad this month! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] May is National Salad Month which provides a great opportunity to step outside…

What’s in Season in May?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="210"] Choose from any of these recipes to cook in season produce this May.[/caption] Along with flowers, May also brings a broad…

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Garlic
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] In honor of National Garlic Day on April 9th, read more to find out everything you wanted to ever know about…

Secrets to Stress-Free Homemade Family Dinners
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] One thing you can do to make dinner time less stressful is to plan ahead what meals to cook for the…

What’s in Season in April?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] This month, try a recipe using in season leeks. (Photo credit: karenandbrademerson) [/caption] This month there will be a bunch of…

Don’t Miss Out on the Root Vegetable Renaissance
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Arizona farmers offer a vast array of deliciously healthy root vegetables. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] With the exception of the white potato…

Little Known Facts About Lettuce
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] November through March, 90% of the nation’s lettuce comes from Arizona. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] March means more fresh locally grown fruits…

Easy Easter Menus Anyone Can Make
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these tips for an easy Easter menu. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] For many families, Easter offers a great opportunity to get…

7 Tips for Eating Your Way to More Energy
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Romaine lettuce is a great source of energy. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] In today’s fast paced world, everyone is looking for more…
What’s Cooking? Fun Family Time
[caption id="attachment_9734" align="alignright" width="300"] What is your favorite family baking recipe? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] Many people have cherished memories of baking with mothers and grandmothers…

What’s in Season in March?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Try some delicious recipes using brussels sprouts this March(Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] March is a time of renewal and growth as the…

3 Tips to Help Start Your Day the Healthy Way
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these tips to start your day the healthy way. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] If there is one thing that almost every…
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