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Using Too Many Paper Towels? Three Easy Ways to Cut Back

Can’t eliminate paper towels? Start by cutting back with easy swaps that work. I find that anytime I’m looking to swap one thing for another it’s difficult to make the switch unless I have a swap that is just as good or better than the original. There are more than three uses for these swaps but let’s concentrate on looking for swaps for these three areas. Typically paper towels are used for: Drying hands Wiping counters Cleaning surfaces I think that the key to finding a swap for paper towels is finding just the right switch for your home and cleaning needs. I use a variety of paper towel replacements in our home and I’ll share what I use for what purpose. Think...

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Gut Healthy Egg Muffins with Kimchi and Veggies

Breakfast egg muffins are a nutritious, filling, protein-packed breakfast perfect for meal prep! These gut-healthy egg muffins are loaded with gut-supportive nutrients from kimchi, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions. If you love super flavorful protein-rich egg recipes you have to try this Ratatouille Shakshuka and this Smoked Salmon Fritatta . Interested to learn more about gut health? Check out this 7-day gut supportive meal plan. This post is sponsored by Seed's Daily Synbiotic. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Abra’s Kitchen. As always all thoughts, opinions, recipes, and musings are my own. Have you ever made egg muffins? Similar to mini-frittatas they are the perfect grab-and-go protein-packed breakfast. You can make a million different versions but I am...

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Cinnamon and Maple Roasted Veggies with Couscous

 A stellar fall day was the perfect backdrop for the last boat ride of the season. A lovely meal was just the piece de resistance to the day. Cinnamon and Maple Roasted Veggies with Pecans and Cranberries. This dish is packed with vegetables, rich in fiber, gluten free and oh so good for you. It makes for a lovely presentation. Halved red grapes and diced apples makes a nice addition. If adding in apples roast with squash. Pair the veggie dish with roast chicken, turkey, pork or duck.Much of the preparation for this dish can be done ahead of the actual roasting. Brussels sprouts can be halved with outer leaves removed. Place in a zip loc bag and refrigerate until needed....

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19 Top Slicer Salad | Kitchen & Dining Features

  1. Mueller Austria Mueller Austria Multi Blade Adjustable Mandoline Cheese/Vegetable Slicer, Cutter, Shredder with Precise Maximum Adjustability Mueller Austria - Nobody needs another flimsy kitchen gadget or has the time to slave away with a knife This is everything you need in one with 5 interchangeable blades for slicing julienne grating unlimited thickness settings with easy thumb dial control its perfect as an onion chopper cutter vegetable peeler and garlic chopper With faster prep faster cleanup you can live your best healthiest life every day Dont be fooled by the other low quality under 25 models this is a high quality machine built to last a lifetime unmatched by any model under 70 The market is flooded with flimsy...

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Unforgettable Baba Ganoush

This smoky Baba Ganoush (eggplant dip) is the epitome of the Mediterranean cuisine. Learn the best way to cook eggplants for this recipe and all the tips for the best baba ganoush ever! The smoky Baba ganoush is one of those foods that incorporate all of the goodness of the Mediterranean cuisine. The unforgettable earthy taste with the smoky notes, the creamy texture which makes it perfect for dipping pita bread and the nutritiousness of this recipe make it truly unforgettable. I’ll admit I was never a big fun of eggplant. Even now, I’ll first dip my bread in my homemade hummus and after having a few bites I will give my attention this smoky eggplant dip. However, when I...

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