SOUP SEASON: Broccoli Cheddar Chowder

  Cheese makes everything better. Really it does.   Broccoli is a vegetable that all my kids will eat. Whether it’s fresh, roasted or in this soup. It’s the star of the show- with other vegetables too. Because, when my kids will eat something with vegetables in it, I go for it.   This chowder…

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Beef and Mushroom Gravy with Smashed Cauliflower

My grandmother was the queen of gravy. She could make a pan gravy ANYTIME. It was pretty perfect too. AND I really believe it was because my grandpa ate gravy with every meal. I even remember her making gravy for on top of his sunny side up eggs over toast.   Thus started my love…

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Greens

I originally made this new recipe for my new Dinner Rescue meal plan. BUT because there was so many requests, I am sharing it with you today. Yep. You get this recipe! It’s dairy free, vegan and oh so tasty. You can use this recipe as a tester… and then you should just sign up…

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Meal Prep 101 on Studio 5

Okay. In case you may need another nudge to start meal prepping for yourself, here is my segment from Studio 5. Also, you can follow along with my meal prep journey on Instagram @reasonstobake. Every Monday, I’m in the kitchen making healthy food for my family. What’s your favorite recipe to meal prep? Wendy

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My Secrets to Success with meal prepping

  Meal Prep. I’ve been doing this for over a year now. I don’t think I’ve missed more than 1 week. I was out of town. But other than that, MONDAY is my meal prep day. So, let’s start at the beginning. First things first. How do I start meal prepping for myself/family? Here’s my…

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How to build a flavor profile

Layering flavors. You hear that term on all of the great cooking shows. Layering the flavors. But what does it mean? When you start to cook,  just after turning on the pan, you add oil to the pan to sear the meat, cook the vegetables, start your recipe. THIS is where the flavors can be…

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