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How to Create a Healthy Brunch for Mom

Carol 20 Comments

Mother’s Day in the USA is Sunday, May 11, 2025. Other countries have other dates for the observance. This post is for everyone who celebrates Mothers and all they do.

Like many people, I like a mix of food for special occasions like a brunch. If you’re not taking your mother out to eat at a Sunday brunch, I have ideas to help you create one at home. Mom deserves a brunch made with ingredients thoughtfully selected just for her. Whether you’re serving traditional breakfast foods or making a charcuterie board with a variety of delicious meats and cheeses, let’s discuss what you need to create the perfect healthy Mother’s Day brunch.

A typical brunch menu should include a balance of breakfast and lunch items. Classic options often feature egg dishes, bread-based items, and savory and sweet options.

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Creamy Spring Vegetable Soup

Carol 11 Comments

Spring means lots of fresh young vegetables for your meals. Today’s soup is Creamy Spring Vegetable Soup. This is a fantastic springtime soup: it’s sweet, savory, creamy, and full of vegetables. I used half and half instead of cream for good flavor but less calories.

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Farro & Asparagus Salad

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Have you tried Farro? Farro is an ancient grain, a type of wheat. It comes in three varieties: Einkorn, Emmer, and Spelt. Farro is known for its nutty flavor and chewy texture, making it a versatile and nutritious addition to various dishes.

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Sensational Roasted Cabbage

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I love delicious cabbage and enjoy eating it. When most people think of cabbage, two dishes usually come to mind: cole slaw and corn beef and cabbage. Both are basic recipes loved by millions. I’ve also chopped cabbage for a stir fry and for other dishes. It’s versatile.

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Pita Garlic Bites, A Perfect Side Dish for Appetizers

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Pita Garlic Bites are a perfect side for most appetizers such as hummus and dips and even for many dinner meals. Make plenty as they disappear fast.

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Irish Potato Bread, Farls

Carol 14 Comments

Today is St. Patrick’s Day. To get ready for it, I’ve been learning a new recipe. For the last week, I’ve been reading about Irish Farls or potato bread. Irish potato bread was developed as a part of an Irish breakfast. Instead of a fluffy loaf that most of us consider bread, farls are flat pan-fried bread. They are closer to potato pancakes than a loaf of bread.

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Cream of Asparagus Soup to Celebrate Spring!

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This easy cream of asparagus soup is perfect for making the most of fresh asparagus when it’s in season. It’s full of spring flavor and makes a perfect appetizer or even main course. If you’re longing for Spring, and asparagus shows up in your local stores, add this recipe to your favorite asparagus dishes.

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Teriyaki Chicken & Fresh, Spring Asparagus

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Asparagus is available year-round, but spring is the best season for this nutritious vegetable. Crops are harvested from late February to June, with April being the prime month and high season for asparagus. Today I’m sharing an easy dinner idea of teriyaki chicken with steamed fresh asparagus. Marinate the boneless, skinless chicken breasts for an hour. Then cook the chicken, and dinner is on the table in 45 minutes. It’s an easy recipe that’s nice enough for company.

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