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The 10 Best Foods to Support Women’s Health

The 10 Best Foods to Support Women’s Health

When it comes to maintaining optimal health, the foods we eat play a pivotal role. For women, certain foods can particularly enhance health by supplying essential nutrients that support various bodily functions—from reproductive health to strong bones and mental wellness. Broccoli: A Crucible of Nutrients 

Alter Eco Organic Dark Chocolate Bars

Alter Eco Organic Dark Chocolate Bars

Chocolate…it’s something that I can’t say no to. I enjoy all kinds of different varieties but admit that I’m passionate about premium dark chocolate. I have no problem enjoying it a few times a week in a variety of different ways. Chocolate is one of 

Baked Yellow Squash Casserole Recipe

Baked Yellow Squash Casserole Recipe

Baked Yellow Squash Casserole RecipeBaked yellow squash casserole makes a healthy side dish. If you don’t have squash available, you can certainly use zucchini as a substitute. From start to finish…this recipe should take you less than 1 hour to make. You can use any flavor of shredded cheese that you like. I like combining cheddar, taco cheese and mozzarella cheese to equal the 2 cups. This recipe is very versatile so feel free to alter it to suit your own taste buds.

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Baked Yellow Squash Casserole Recipe

1 medium yellow squash, peeled, seeds removed and sliced into rounds
water
2 tbsp. onions, finely chopped
non-stick baking spray
2 medium eggs
2 cups shredded cheese (whatever you like to use or have on hand)
1 cup milk
salt and black ground pepper (to taste)
4 tbsp. butter, melted
dry seasoned bread crumbs

Peel the yellow squash using a vegetable peeler. Slice it into 3 sections to make handling it easier. Remove the strings and seeds from inside. Slice into slices or 1″ chunks. Finely chop up the onions.

Fill a pot up with water. Bring it to a boil. Toss the prepared squash and onions into the water. Boil for 3-4 minutes. Drain out the water and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a casserole dish with non-stick baking spray.

In a medium sized bowl combine together the 2 medium eggs, shredded cheese, milk, salt and ground black pepper. In a separate bowl combine together the melted butter with the dry bread crumbs.

Place the yellow squash into the casserole dish. Pour the liquid mixture containing the cheese and milk over the top. Use a spoon to stir everything together. Add the bread crumbs as the top layer.

Bake in a 350 degrees F. preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until done. The squash needs to be fork tender and all of the cheese needs to be melted. Remove from the oven. Let sit for 4-5 minutes before serving.

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Pan-Fried Cinnamon Sticky Buns

Pan-Fried Cinnamon Sticky Buns

My family loves cinnamon sticky buns. I will often make them for them to enjoy with their breakfast or as an after-school snack. Since we have “nut allergies” I don’t add any nuts to any of the recipes that I use. When I don’t have 

7 Must-Try Unique Seltzers for Every Occasion

7 Must-Try Unique Seltzers for Every Occasion

In recent years, seltzers have taken the beverage market by storm. With their light, refreshing taste and often lower calorie count, they offer an appealing alternative to traditional sugary sodas and heavy alcoholic drinks. As the demand for unique and flavorful beverages grows, so does 

How to Freeze Whole Fresh Tomatoes for Later Use

How to Freeze Whole Fresh Tomatoes for Later Use

How to Freeze Whole Tomatoes from Your Backyard GardenDuring the gardening season my tomatoes don’t ripen at the same time. This is especially true during the beginning and at the end of the growing season. So, how do I preserve those fresh homegrown tomatoes until I have enough of them to cook down to make tomato sauce? Well, I’m going to tell you!

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Here’s how you can quickly and easily freeze your whole tomatoes for later use.

Wash all of your tomatoes under cold running water to remove dirt. Use a small parining knife to remove the stem area from the top of each tomato. Use the knife to cut a small X in the top of the tomato to slightly open up the top. While the water is flowing from your kitchen faucet rinse the tomato again…using your fingers to loosen up any seeds from inside. Shake the excess water off.

I lay a clean cotton towel on a baking sheet on my counter top. Lay the tomatoes on top to slightly air dry. I like to let them sit out about an hour or so. Toss the tomatoes into freezer storage bags or storage container. I like to re-use old bread bags just for this purpose. Twist the top shut. Place the bag into the freezer.

Throughout the growing season I add fresh tomatoes to it. I often end up with 4-5 bags of frozen whole tomatoes in my freezer. At the end of the growing season I get them out to process them into homemade tomato sauce. You simple place them into a pot of boiling water….boil for 2-3 minutes to get the skins lose (blanching). You can find complete step-by-step instructions on How to Blanch Tomatoes and Remove Their Skins on the TCC blog.  You can then cook them down to make homemade tomato sauce, pasta sauce, use in your favorite soups & stews, in salsa recipes, etc.

If you’re looking for a great Seasoned Tomato Sauce Recipe for Home Canning, you’ll find one on the TCC blog with hundreds of other home canning recipes.

Cinnamon Spice Berry Popcorn Recipe

Cinnamon Spice Berry Popcorn Recipe

Love snacking on popcorn? Looking for a new flavor combination to try? If so, check out this Cinnamon Spice Berry Popcorn recipe from our friends over at Popcorn.org. It’s perfect for this time of the year! The recipe will make approximately 4 servings. ** Post 

Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe for Cupcakes

Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe for Cupcakes

Nothing beats homemade peanut butter frosting when it comes to cupcakes. Nothing! At least that’s my honest opinion! This peanut butter frosting is easy-to-make, creamy, fluffy and easy to spread on your cooled cupcakes. It’s my go-to recipe and will yield approximately 2 cups of