ARTICLES BY SHAWNNA FIELDS
Cornbread for a huge appetite
As the school year approaches, everyone is trying to cram in as much summer fun as possible in these last few weeks. The glorious mornings filled with no alarm clocks, sleeping in and breakfast in front of the television will soon be replaced with the mad morning dash of getting …
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An appetizer with a kick
Wondering what to bring the next time you get invited to dinner? Tired of stopping to buy chips and pre-made dip five minutes before the barbecue? Store bought appetizers are packed with fat and preservatives, and usually end up costing you more than the homemade versions. If you're ready to …
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Trash can chicken: A family favorite
Nothing says summer like barbecuing with friends and family. This part of the year has always been my favorite. Major projects we started in the spring are finally finished and camping trips and backyard barbecues fill every weekend.
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Enjoy egg casserole for breakfast
This last week was filled with spending time with friends and family, barbecuing, and soaking up the sun. Many were probably shocked when the heat hit the mid-90s after being cold for so long this spring. My husband spent the better part of one day driving from store to store …
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Soup is good food ... winter, spring, summer or fall
Some might say that soup is a cold weather meal. However, switching out thick, heavy soups for a lighter broth soup is key. With so much to do over the Fourth of July weekend, it's nice to have something fast, easy, and incredibly delicious to serve your family.
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Jump-start yoursummer training with this healthy salad
If you were one of the hundreds of spectators who showed up to cheer on the Ironman athletes on Sunday, then I'm sure you felt that encouraging push to get in killer shape. Unfortunately, this feeling was most likely mixed with a twinge of guilt that your New Year's resolution …
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Going camping?
A four-hour drive heading south on U.S. 95 will take you to a town with breathtaking river views, quaint houses and cozy restaurants. I'm talking about Riggins - a town so small you might miss it if you blink. It sits on the bank of the Salmon River and is …
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A mozzarella snack for the kids
As the last few days of school come to an end, you're most likely finding yourself letting out a sigh of relief that everyone has made it through another school year.
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Taking pizza to a new level
This time of year is tough. School is almost out, summer is quickly approaching and weeknights feel like they are in fast forward.
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Chomp down on these chicken parmesan burgers
Chicken Parmesan was the very first meal I ever made for my husband. He absolutely loved it and said he walked away that night thinking he was dating a great cook. Little did he know that at the time, that was the only dish I knew how to make!
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A kabob with a kick
As the temperature increases outside, our desire to turn on the oven, warming the entire house decreases. Who wants to stay inside and cook when you can throw on shorts and flip flops and enjoy the outdoors?
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A barbecued pulled pork sandwich for summer
Nothing says summer like barbecued pulled pork sandwiches and coleslaw. Warm weather means more dinners with friends and family. However, the end of the school year means more hectic evenings filled with homework, final projects and looming deadlines. Don't let the stress of the day keep you from enjoying a …
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Relax with an easy breakfast
This weekend was a great time to get together with friends and family and enjoy the wonderful weather Idaho has to offer. The hum of lawnmowers and weed eaters echoed throughout the entire neighborhood. When it's this nice outside, one of my favorite things to do is get up early, …
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Add some chicken to this chili
These dreary soaked and sodden days make me turn to cozy slippers, snuggling on the couch with a thick blanket and warm comfort food.
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