Metal, Glass, Ceramic, or Silicone Pans: When To Use Each (The Essential Cookware Guide) Cook Like a Pro Series [1/6] Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Cooking101

Kitchen flop?

It’s probably your cookware.

(No really! It’s NOT you!)

I know a lot of you have trouble with your "meat" loaves firming...

DO NOT USE GLASS.

Only metal pans :)

Except for casseroles like lasagna, you don't want to use glass for baking.

Not banana breads, "meat" loaves, or anything you expect to firm or brown/crisp.

When I posted this tip (and meme) on Facebook, it was a game …

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Tamale Pie, Thai Sloppy Joes, Ratatouille Spaghetti & More! + New Prep Sheet Features! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

With amazing new features & new recipes-- this week's meal plan is all sorts of epic!

First up: the new features! We've completely redesigned the make ahead prep sheet!

The prep sheet is now broken down into 4 categories for easier navigation and faster meal prep: baking, grains, cooking order & ingredient prep for each recipe.

And as if that weren't exciting enough, new recipes like the Buffalo Chickpea Potato Bowl (NEW!), Tamale Pie (NEW!), Thai Sloppy Joes

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Herbie of the Week: Penny (From a Blocked Coronary Artery to Plant-Based & Paying it Forward!) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Herbies

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Penny!

Back in 2011, Penny was scheduled for an angiogram and stent when a failed stress test showed she had a coronary artery blockage.

After hearing a friend reversed his own heart disease by going plant-based, Penny spent the entire weekend researching and reading everything she could about "that way of eating". By Monday, she canceled her surgery and changed her diet, even though her doctor didn't think it was going to help.

Three …

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Pressure Cooker Showdown: Which is Best? Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

Want to buy a pressure cooker?

Unsure which model is best for you? (or best for your buck?)

Think you gotta have an InstaPot?

Read this post before you buy.

Let me get this out of the way first: I’m not being paid to review either of these items.

If you happen to buy one from clicking on a link, I’ll pick up a few pennies from an Amazon commission, but I honestly have no …

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Curry Roasted Vegetables & Creamy Polenta, Orange "Beef" with Broccoli Noodles, Chile Verde Soup & More! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

This week's meal plan is exploding with awesome and healthy meals -- not to mention lots of variety to spice up your life!

Check out these 6 (SIX!) new recipes on the menu: Curry Roasted Vegetables & Creamy Polenta (NEW!), Smashed Banana Breakfast Roll-Up (NEW!), Simple Couscous Soup (NEW!), Orange "Beef" with Broccoli Noodles (NEW!), Chile Verde Soup (NEW!), and Vegetable Omelette (NEW!).

You'll also find some all-time favorites like Chipotle Pinto Bean …

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