Fall and Winter Fruit Salad
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This Fall and Winter Fruit Salad makes a perfect easy dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It’s also great as a simple healthy snack that you can add to just about anything. Made with juicy and sweet fruits available in late fall and winter, this recipe doesn’t include any added sweeteners.
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Peas and Carrots Recipe
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These Peas and Carrots make a perfect side-dish for any occasion. This dish is so easy and quick to make that you can prepare it on a weeknight. And it’s so delicious and colorful that you can serve it for the Thanksgiving dinner. This recipe is prepared in one pan, so there will be no…
How to Cook Carrots: The Best Methods + Tips & Tricks
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If you are not sure how to cook carrots, you are not alone. Many people think that carrots are only good for snacking or adding to salads and vegetable trays. Although raw carrots are crunchy and satisfying, cooked carrots are delicious and can be a great addition to a healthy diet. In this complete guide…
Armenian Lentil Dish – Mshosh

Mshosh is a simple Armenian lentil dish made with dried apricots and walnuts. This budget-friendly recipe is easy to make, flavorful, and very filling. This article for Mshosh Armenian Lentil Dish was originally written for Curious Cuisiniere. The legend has it that Mshosh is one of the oldest Armenian recipes. It’s usually prepared during Lent…
Armenian Yogurt Soup Spas
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If you’re looking for comfort food, whip up a bowl of this Armenian Yogurt Soup, called Spas. It’s a simple dish that is sure to satisfy! This article for Spas Armenian Yogurt Soup was originally written for Curious Cusiniere. What is Spas? Spas is a traditional Armenian soup made with yogurt and soft wheat berries….
Fresh Vegetable Salad Recipe
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This fresh vegetable salad is simple and delicious. It’s made with crunchy raw vegetables and can be served as a salad or a side dish. Who said that a side salad has to have lettuce? This chopped vegetable salad is a perfect salad without any leafy greens. Tips for Making the Best Fresh Vegetable Salad…
Okroshka (Russian Cold Soup)
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Okroshka is a Russian Cold Soup that’s perfect for a hot summer day. It’s very refreshing and filling at the same time. The crunchy texture of radishes and cucumbers is combined with the incredible aroma of fresh herbs making this chilled soup flavourful and satisfying. Russian Okroshka is perfect for a meal-prep because you can…
Simple Spelt Banana Bread
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This Spelt Banana Bread is everything you have imagined – it’s soft, moist, flavorful, and satisfying. Perfect as a coffee cake or a snack, this simple healthy banana loaf won’t disappoint. Tips for the Best Spelt Banana Bread Making homemade spelt banana bread is very easy. Even if you have never baked anything before, you…
How to Dye Easter Eggs with Food Scraps
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Decorating Easter eggs is a fun activity for kids and adults. In this post, I am showing you how you can dye eggs naturally using food scraps. No need to buy egg coloring kits or use foods that you could eat. All you need are food scraps that you would normally throw out or put…