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Give flexitarianism (semi-vegetarianism) a try. Once a week, incorporate a meatless dish into your meal rotation. You’ll be surprised that you don’t miss the meat in the following recipes even when these dishes typically include it as a key ingredient. It’s good for your budget, too.
Mushroom-Barley Soup
2 onions
2 stalks of celery
2 to 4 cloves of garlic
1 pound fresh mushrooms
2 carrots
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup barley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 …

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It’s pumpkin season, and many people have the tradition of visiting the pumpkin patch. Whether selecting the perfect pumpkin for carving jack-o’-lanterns or decorating them uncarved, selecting one is simple. Look for a pumpkin that has good weight, a stem that isn’t cut too short to ensure that it’s not decaying, stands well for display, and doesn’t show any visible softness or bruises.
Although all varieties can be …

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Celebrate fall with the irresistible earthy flavor of pumpkin combined with a touch of sugar and spice. With some pumpkin harvests down this year, you can opt for canned to get your pumpkin fix. These recipes are all easy to make and will be a special treat for your family and friends. Extra pumpkin puree can be used in spaghetti sauce, chili, mashed potatoes, muffins, applesauce, oatmeal …

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Sour cream is one of those products that tends to expire before you use it up, so I’m sharing a few easy recipes that call for up to 2 cups of sour cream. Keep them handy, and choose one depending on how much sour cream you have left.
Sprite Biscuits
1 cups regular Sprite
8 ounces sour cream
4 cups Bisquick
Preheat oven to 400 F. Mix Sprite and sour cream. …