Odd Food Combination: The Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato SandwichYou know the old saying: “The sum is greater than the parts.”It’s often true and we can apply this mantra to many different food combinations. A peanut butter and jelly sandwich, for example – take away either of these ingredients, and it just doesn’t taste the same. Avocadoes-on-toast ...

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The Ultimate Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato (BLT) Sandwich

Ever wondered about the history and origin of Chili? You might think it came from the country Chile, but it turns out (like many recipes) there’s a lot of controversy around the origins of this delectable food. One thing is certain: the basic ingredients are simple. Meat, beans, and various spices (chilies are the default): put ...

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Quick and Simple Crockpot Chili

Rumor has it that Napoleon Bonaparte, after coming to power, realized the recent revolution was largely due to a lack of bread. Apparently, speculation in the commodity markets, including grain and wheat, led to a quick rise in the price of flour: bread was so expensive that only the rich could afford to eat. Stomachs ...

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The BEST Homemade French Bread

Are you ready for HEALTHY mac and cheese? It’s a bewildering question:“How the heck can mac and cheese be healthy, Gubba?”Well, let me walk you through how I composed such a dish. First, let me be clear: this recipe is vegan and the “cheese” sauce is crafted from cooked vegetables and seasoned to perfection with spices ...

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Healthy Vegan Mac and Cheese

I don’t watch the Super Bowl, but I love Super Bowl snack food! This year I spiced up the tired old cord dip recipe and made Cream Cheese Rotel Corn Dip… YUM!Who wants to suffer through a bland easy corn dip recipe when they can mix all these robust flavors into a single scrumptilicious dip?!Nothing starts ...

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Cream Cheese Rotel Corn Dip