Small Shells with Chicken & Tomatoes Recipe and a Good Cook Nonstick Knives Giveaway

The Good Cook nonstick knives that I received to review as part of the Good Cook blogger program are proving to be very popular items in my kitchen.

"These nonstick-coated knives come in inviting colors for ready access - the bright coding signals that purple is for sandwiches, green is for paring, etc.  The serrated blades are crafted from high-carbon steel, which stays sharp through regular use.  The nonstick coating prevents crumbs from sticking.  Each knife includes a safety sheath to help protect the blade and allow for safe storage.

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Lemon Pepper Dill Tilapia Recipe

My daughter got the love of seafood from the many cruises we have taken.  One of my first memories of her eating seafood (other than fish sticks) was when she was 8 years old.  She ordered an encrusted halibut fillet, and our servers joked with her that they spent the morning fishing off the side of the ship for it.  It was so cute.  She proclaimed the fish nothing short of delicious, and began her quest to order seafood for each meal.  My husband though does not share her love for seafood, so we don't eat it as often as she'd like.  If I stick to a mild fish, he's usually okay with it, as long as we don't have it too often.

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Fish Tender Tacos and Sautéed Baby Broccoli with Red Onion #FishnVeggies

In the community I grew up in, Lent was not a thing to take part in. When we moved, I genuinely had questions about all the 'fish' deals popping up before Easter. A few questions here and there and I finally understood. We don't practice Lent in our home (although I probably should, there are a number of things I could sacrifice for 40 days and it would likely make my life a lot better because of it), but fish once a week is something I do.

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Go Red with AHA and Real Women + a Heart Healthy Recipe

I'm sharing on behalf of American Heart Association and their Go Red for Women Campaign. Women's heart health is important to me as my dear mother-in-law passed away five years ago from heart disease. February 1st, is the 10th National Wear Red Day, a moment in time when women and their families take action against the #1 killer of women - heart disease. While the movement has succeeded in saving 627,000 lives through awareness and education, the fight is far from over.

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Hearty Beef Chili Recipe

A well-stocked pantry, full of versatile, useful ingredients means you’re always ready to whip up a healthy meal in a matter of minutes.

Whether stocking up on staples or avoiding the latest onslaught of snow, a prepared pantry will enable you to sustain your family throughout any weather.

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Easy Quick Basil Rice & Tomato Soup ~ Give Away

Soup has a way -especially in winter- of being so comforting at the dinner hour. This time of the year we eat it a lot in our home, and I'm always on the lookout for easy soup recipes that I can make quickly.

Imagine putting dinner on the table in 10 minutes with just 4 ingredients…well for the soup anyway, you're on your own for any sides you want with it!

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Holiday Review/Give Away ~ Simply Potatoes

As part of the holiday meal planning and entertaining portion of our holiday guide, today we're featuring Simply Potatoes. These are perfect for those busy hectic meals during the holiday season, as well as for your traditional holiday meals, because they eliminate the hassle of peeling, boiling, slicing and dicing.

I was able to "Simply-fy" a favorite holiday dish, Potato Pancakes, by using a couple of varieties of Simply Potatoes and their website recipe (which I altered a bit for our family). I had the batter whipped up in no time, and we have a new recipe to enjoy a family tradition with now.

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Craving Stress-Free Holiday Cooking? Look No Further. Pork Loin with Wine Sauce Recipe.

What’s the secret to hosting a stress-free holiday gathering? A slow cooker.

Introducing “Holiday Slow Cooker,” a time-saving cookbook featuring easy and delicious recipes for a year of hassle-free celebrations.

It’s never been easier to craft perfect holiday dinners without breaking a sweat… like this Pork Loin with Wine Sauce for New Year’s Day (or even for 'any' day, like I made it!)

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3 Heart-Healthy Recipes for Cholesterol Month

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and high cholesterol can mean increased risk for heart disease. Those that are at risk for either or both, can lower their risk by making simple changes in their lifestyle.

One of those changes is to incorporate corn oil into your meals. Research shows that plant sterols, like the ones in corn oil, can significantly reduce the body's cholesterol absorption. It's also recommended that those at risk select choices that are low in sodium.

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Crockpot Chicken and Biscuits & a Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Knife Give Away

Last month I shared with you about my inept knife skills and how as a Chicago Cutlery Mom Ambassador I wanted to, at the very least, not be scared to use large sharp knives in my kitchen.

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve confronted that fear, and have been using my Chicago Cutlery DesignPro 8” Chef Knife in the kitchen when prepping our food.

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