If I had to guess why sweet potato fries are always more expensive than regular fries it would be because they are more delicious! I’m not sure if that’s why or not, but what I know for sure is that they are easier to make at home than regular fries, inexpensive, and even cook faster! If you have never tried making them at home, now is the time. Save money and spice them just right with this simple recipe for perfectly seasoned crispy sweet potato fries.
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The Best Naturally Cut Fries
I recently saw an advertisement for “naturally cut fries”. Hmm. What is a natural cut fry? I love how the use of the word “natural” makes us think it’s a healthier option. Unfortunately, the way a potato is cut doesn’t make it a healthier option. How about instead of buying naturally cut fries, we make The Best Naturally Cut Fries right at home? These organic fries are a healthier option since they are made with only 3 ingredients. Try making this recipe tonight because these homemade fries won’t disappoint!
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Simple Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Finally a sauce for all the beans I have been talking about! Make this simple homemade enchilada sauce the way you like it, mild or spicy, when you create it in your own kitchen. It has only a few simple ingredients and is ready in about 15 minutes. Whisk together olive oil, flour, spices, and broth and it’s ready to pour. No sugar, cornstarch, or other questionable ingredients needed. Plus, you get to control the amount of sodium by making it at home. You can even make it ahead and freeze it for later. This enchilada sauce is miles ahead of any store bought brand. Once you try this homemade version, you won’t buy store bought enchilada sauce again!
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Easy Black Bean Dip
When you think of refried beans you most likely think of pinto beans. Not for this recipe though! Let’s get creative and use black beans instead. Even if you’re not a huge fan of black beans this Easy Black Bean Dip might change your mind. Black beans don’t always have to be served whole and this bean dip doesn’t just have to be an appetizer. It’s also great for making quick meals! Add the bean dip to a shell for an instant bean burrito, serve it over brown rice for a quick rice bowl, and make the quickest taco salad ever by adding it to mixed greens. This recipe comes together quickly and stores well in the refrigerator. Best of all it’s super easy to make ahead and enjoy later!
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Simply the Best Refrigerator Pickles
One summer my garden produced more cucumbers than could ever be eaten! In a desperate attempt to find ways to use every last one of them I stumbled across a recipe for making refrigerator pickles. It sounded simple enough so I gave it a shot. Fifty jars (yes.. 50 jars) of pickles later I had the recipe memorized! That summer I shared pickles with everyone I knew and saved enough jars in the refrigerator for the entire winter. These are the simply the best pickles, however, they come with a warning – once you try one you won’t ever be able to eat store bought pickles again!
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Is Buying Organic Worth It?
I get asked this question a lot. How do we know there is even a difference between organic and conventional produce? Unfortunately, we can’t tell by looking at fruits and vegetables if pesticides and herbicides have been used on them. We also can’t see the quality of the soil they were grown in or if they’ve been sprayed with chemicals to give them a longer shelf life. Which got me wondering if there was a way to actually “see” a difference between non-organic and organic produce? Hence, my potato experiment!
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