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Nancy's Fabulous Muffaletta Sandwiches recipe

Fantastic Focaccia Bread recipe

Try something new when it comes to meatballs with this tasty recipe that uses mushrooms, cheese and oregano.

Definitely a quick and easy dish. A very clean taste, cooked bacon bits added some nice smokiness and broccoli lightened up the whole dish with lots of goodness. We used whole grain macaroni that added extra fibre to the dish. This is the kind of dish that kids and grown-ups all enjoy.

There are quicker versions of this recipe but this is a classic that's reasonably easy and works perfectly every time.

Orzo, spinach and pine nuts, with garlic, tomatoes and a bit of romano cheese makes an elegant side dish.

Yummy Spaghetti with Meatballs recipe

Basic Biscotti recipe

Black Bean and Cashew Chili recipe

Garlic-Herb Biscuits recipe

Why go to Subway when you can make your meatball sub sandwich in the convenience of your kitchen!

A great gluten-free recipe for a daily staple that has other benefits too. Sorghum is an important grain because it gives an alternative to wheat for those who need a gluten-free diet, it is usually eaten as a whole-grain which keeps the hull and its’ nutrients intact. Sorghum contains selenium and niacin which are thought to help in the prevention of cancer. Flax seeds are especially good for digestion because of its’ mucilage gum content which forms like a gel in the intestinal tract, while cider vinegar is proven to improve insulin sensitivity and to reduce blood sugar levels for those with Type 2 diabetes. For those bread lovers out there, here is a great excuse to have a healthy egg on toast for breakfast, a healthy fish and salad sandwich for lunch and a healthy bean and vegetable soup with a chunk of this tasty rustic bread for dinner. You’ll know which side of your bread is buttered with this recipe!

A delicious one-dish meal has lots of great flavors and textures, even picky-eaters can't stop asking for more.

Easy Tuscan Focaccia recipe

Skip the fake cheese slices and shred real cheese for a perfect gooey and crispy grilled cheese sandwich.