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Green Bean Bundles

Green Bean Bundles have been one of the staple side dishes on my sister’s holiday table for a number of years.  As a child, my mother fixed green beans by cooking them for a long time with ham, bacon or new potatoes.  While I happen to really love them that way, this recipe gives a …

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Pesto White Bean Soup

I hope you’re okay with green. Because I’m very excited to share this recipe with you! I found the original recipe at Melomeals, a blog that claims it can show you how to eat vegan for $3.33/day. Not a bad premise! And while I’m not a vegan by any stretch, this kind of recipe is …

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Cumberland Gap Trail Mix (aka: Dirty Trail Mix)

I live in one of the most amazing locations for hiking, just a short drive away from access to the Appalachian Trail, the Smokey Mountain National Park, and dozens of other beautiful trails and waterfalls. That’s not to mention all the greenways, parks, and bike paths that run through this city. Everyone seems to be …

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Sweet Potato Hummus & Cumin Chips

I remember the day I learned about hummus. Senior year of college, 11:30 class. The girl who sat beside me brought her lunch to class, which consisted of homemade hummus and vegetables for dipping. I was curious, she offered me some, and I decided this was a truly great thing, this mashed up chickpea mess …

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Settler’s Beans

This is a great recipe for a family dinner or a potluck.  I especially love that everything can be made a day or so ahead and then re-heated on the stove or in a crock pot.  This recipe came from my sister, Jan.  She has been my cooking mentor for most of my adult life.  …