classic salsa recipes

Try Out These 3 Classic Salsa Recipes this Summer!

A must-have accompaniment with tortilla chips and other Mexican dishes, salsa can be traced to the Mayans, Incas and Aztecs. However, the name “salsa” (Spanish for “sauce”) didn’t appear until the conquistadors arrived in the early 1500s. Looking for a fresh side to go with any meal this summer? Here are three classic salsa recipes

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Meatless Meals

Better Your Health and Your Savings with Meatless Meals

One meat and two sides – this has been the popular dinner plate formula for decades and even centuries as meat has become progressively easier to buy and prepare over the years. But, what if subtracting the meat from the dinner menu two nights out of the week could not only improve your health but

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homemade pancakes

Make These Easy Homemade Pancakes From Scratch

If you can't get to the store to buy pancake mix, you can easily make pancakes at home with ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry! Here is a recipe for easy homemade pancakes with whipped cream and strawberries. Homemade Pancakes Ingredients: 1 Cup all-purpose Flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp of

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kids in the kitchen

Get the Kids in the Kitchen With These Tips!

Having your kids in the kitchen is an excellent way to teach them about healthy eating and good nutrition, not to mention help them develop a lifelong love of cooking! While we are all spending a lot of time at home in our kitchens during quarantine, now is the perfect time to start teaching your

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Junk Food

Childhood Obesity: Supporting Healthy Eating Patterns in Children

Childhood obesity has become a highly discussed topic in recent decades, as its prevalence has increased at a worrisome rate. According to the CDC, about 17 percent of children aged 2–19 are considered obese. Obesity in children can be defined as having a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile in gender-specific, BMI-for-age growth

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