Pasta & Ham Salad

Linda’s Kitchen Here’s a great dish to serve on hot summer days as an entree or side dish. You only have to boil water to cook your pasta of choice. Yield: 8 Servings Active Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45…
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Linda’s Kitchen Here’s a great dish to serve on hot summer days as an entree or side dish. You only have to boil water to cook your pasta of choice. Yield: 8 Servings Active Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45…

Linda’s Kitchen Most bagged stuffing in grocery stores contains ingredients that you can’t pronounce…good advice: if you can’t pronounce it, don’t put it in your mouth! Here’s a recipe for quick stove top stuffing using a loaf of bread of…

TigerBill’s Kitchen This is based on a recipe I modified from one my son originally shared with me. It’s a healthy, gluten-free bread that’s perfect with any meal or snack anytime of the day or night. And it takes only…

The plant Stevia rebaudiana has been used for more than 1,500 years by the Guaraní peoples of South America, who referred to it as a sweet herb. The leaves have been used for hundreds of years in both Brazil and Paraguay…

Dates are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, which promote heavy bowel function and prevent cancer. They are also a great source of natural sugars. I look for organic dates as the main sweetener in snack bars I’m considering,…

Chicory root is particularly high in inulin, which is a soluble fiber that passes through the body undigested. This is why its known for its role in preventing colorectal cancers. Foods containing chicory root fiber also contribute to weight loss by…

Common Names: noni, morinda, Indian mulberry, hog apple, canary wood Latin Name: Morinda citrifolia Noni is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows throughout the tropical regions of the Pacific Ocean, from Southeast Asia to Australia. Noni has a history of use as…

Another sexy superfood, the potassium in sweet potatoes helps fight high blood pressure, which is associated with a higher risk of erectile dysfunction. They’re also rich in beta-carotene, which provides vitamin A. This is suspected to be helpful for those…

If you ever get turned on after eating watermelon, that’s because it’s high in phytonutrients that boost libido. A study done by Texas A&M suggested that the lycopene, citrulline, and beta-carotene in watermelon may help relax blood vessels, which can…

Another sexy superfood, avocados contain vitamin B6 and E that promote better blood flow. They’re also a good source of minerals and monounsaturated fats known to promote heart health and improved circulation, both of which are necessary for a healthy…

You’ve probably seen this superfood used to enhance romantic encounters in movies. The scientific explanation behind it is that strawberries are rich in antioxidants that improve your circulation. This is critical to a satisfying sexual experience. They also contain vitamin…

Linda’s Kitchen Make this easy brown rice recipe with Amy’s Mushroom Bisque Soup. Yield: 6 servings Active Time: Prep 10 mins., Cook 40 mins. Total Time: 50 mins. Ingredients Instructions Notes Can be dramatically modified by changing up the broth…

Fruits and veggies are low in fat, calories, and sodium, have no cholesterol, and are high in fiber. Fiber from fruits and vegetables helps fill you up so don’t feel like eating more, and it helps move the digestive process…