Cast Iron Cooking

I inherited two of my grandmother's cast iron skillets years ago, but I have to admit, I really have no clue how to use them the way she did when I was a child. She used her cast iron for everything. From biscuits and cornbread in the oven to salmon…

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Caramelized Pear Baked Brie

Two of my favorite things in life. Pears and Brie. Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick) 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 medium Bosc pears, cored and cut into large dice (about 2 cups) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Instructions 1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.…

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Mango Carrot Smoothie

This smoothie will keep you full and satisfied for a few hours to help with the snacking problem some of us have. It has a protein rich nut butter instead of powder and the mango itself is packed with over 20 vitamins and minerals. It’s loaded with anti-oxidants, classifying mango…

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Coffee with Katy: The Brew that Started it All

Working in Nashville brings particular habits and tendencies: battling the escape game that is traffic, fighting for a parking spot, and fueling via coffee. As Dunkin’ Donuts is a convenient neighbor to my work, my presence was found in their lobby every morning. My addiction to iced coffee was sparked…

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Apple Hand Pies

There’s a blog that we just can’t get enough of. It’s a food blog. Here at The Planner’s Plate, we are huge foodies. Someone always has something for everyone else to taste. Elena, over at Biscuits and Such, has the most incredible food blog. Looking at her pictures will make…

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Holy Guacamole!

There are food videos all over Facebook these days. Tasty, by BuzzFeed, has everyone in the kitchen making easy ..EASY!.. recipes. This one sounds so yummy, we might have to try these at our SuperBowl Soiree!

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