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Quick, Kid-Friendly Breakfast Egg Pizza Recipe

By Mary Voogt, NTP (Contributing Writer) / Published: 03/18/2024 / Updated: 03/13/2024

When trying to plan healthy breakfasts for your family, the first food that comes to mind is eggs. The incredible, edible egg! Scrambled eggs are…

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Stovetop Meatless Lentil Soup (Tastes Like Sausage!)

By Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship® / Published: 03/13/2024 / Updated: 03/13/2024

Need a new idea for a Friday Lenten meal or just a meatless Monday? Try this meatless lentil soup, which tastes an awful lot like…

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Healthy Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe: Pizza Meatloaf

By Mary Voogt, NTP (Contributing Writer) / Published: 12/11/2023 / Updated: 12/06/2023

When I ask my family for meal ideas, 90% of the time they will give one of three answers: Waffles Pizza Lasagna What do these…

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“Just Add Water” Instant Pot Meals | Real Food While Traveling

By Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship® / Published: 11/29/2023 / Updated: 11/29/2023

I was talking to some friends the other day and one of them was very surprised that it was the more or less in the…

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Easy Homemade All-Purpose Spice Mix Recipe

By Mary Voogt, NTP (Contributing Writer) / Published: 11/15/2023 / Updated: 11/14/2023

I have a love-hate relationship with potlucks. I love them because you get to try new foods and you don’t have to cook a whole…

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Homemade Elderberry Gummies Recipe | Kid-Friendly Immune Booster

By Mary Voogt, NTP (Contributing Writer) / Published: 10/16/2023 / Updated: 10/11/2023

Does anyone else hate the phrase “flu season”? It’s really misleading. God created four beautiful seasons, none of which has an attribute of illness. I…

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How to Tenderize Tough Cuts of Meat | Velveting Meat

By Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship® / Published: 10/09/2023 / Updated: 10/05/2023

Is there anything worse than biting into a piece of beef, just to find yourself chewing … and chewing … and chewing? I’m picky about…

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Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas Recipe | Healthy Snack for Kids!

By Mary Voogt, NTP (Contributing Writer) / Published: 09/18/2023 / Updated: 09/18/2023

Cooking real food meals – not too hard. Providing your kids with real food snacks every day – nearly impossible! If your kids are like…

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Easy Recipe for Sourdough Bread | Beginner-Friendly Sourdough Focaccia Bread

By Stephani Jenkins / Published: 09/11/2023 / Updated: 09/07/2023

Years ago, when I started making sourdough bread, I envisioned beautiful round loaves, dusted in white rice flour and decorated with intricate floral patterns slashed…

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Dairy-Free Zucchini Muffin Recipe

By Stephani Jenkins / Published: 08/14/2023 / Updated: 08/03/2023

I looked for a dairy-free, healthy zucchini bread muffin for years. The internet is full of baked goods that you can stuff with grated zucchini,…

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Instant Pot Creamy Veggie Pasta Recipe | Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

By Mary Voogt, NTP (Contributing Writer) / Published: 07/17/2023 / Updated: 07/12/2023

The middle of summer – fresh veggies abound! But you also are either super busy preserving or just out enjoying the nice weather. It’s too…

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Gluten-Free Air Fryer Salmon Patties Recipe

By Mary Voogt, NTP (Contributing Writer) / Published: 06/19/2023 / Updated: 06/26/2023

Growing up, eating fish meant one thing – my dad was out of town on a business trip. He detested the smell of fish -…

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Instant Pot Carnitas Recipe

By Stephani Jenkins / Published: 06/12/2023 / Updated: 06/13/2023

Tacos are my family’s favorite dinner. After 15 years of living on a budget and eating real food, I learned that they are the perfect…

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Dairy-Free Simple Strawberry Sorbet Recipe

By Mary Voogt, NTP (Contributing Writer) / Published: 05/15/2023 / Updated: 05/13/2023

Frozen treats aren’t typically the first thing on your mind in winter. Neither are strawberries. But winter is when this simple strawberry sorbet was created.…

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Instant Pot Smashed Potatoes

By Stephani Jenkins / Published: 05/08/2023 / Updated: 05/08/2023

Smashed potatoes are my family’s new favorite potato side dish. We’ve tried all the classics: mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, roasted potatoes, homemade fries. Honestly, it’s…

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Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe

By Stephani Jenkins / Published: 04/10/2023 / Updated: 02/06/2024

This tomato soup is a real food crowd-pleaser at my house. It is budget-friendly simple food at its best, and you can make it in…

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Instant Pot Honey-Mustard Salmon with Potatoes Recipe

By Stephani Jenkins / Published: 03/13/2023 / Updated: 01/12/2024

Let’s talk about how hard it is to make dinner every night. We are the kind of family that rarely eats out, so we eat…

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Quick Ground Beef Recipes: Instant Pot Sloppy Joes

By Stephani Jenkins / Published: 02/13/2023 / Updated: 02/10/2023

If we’re talking about pure comfort food and classic family-friendly meals that you can make in the Instant Pot, I’m gonna talk about sloppy joes.…

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Quick and Healthy Instant Pot Ground Turkey Recipe

By Stephani Jenkins / Published: 01/09/2023 / Updated: 01/13/2023

Soup season is my very favorite time of the year for frugal, real food cooking. All you need to make really delicious soup is a…

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Real Food Recipes Archives (2024)

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How to make restaurant level food? ›

HOW TO MAKE RESTAURANT-QUALITY FOOD AT HOME
  1. Add chef-level fragrance to home-made food with quality oil and salt.
  2. Buy the best knives you can afford to chop like a chef at home.
  3. Use fresh herbs to add flavour to any dish.
  4. Revive old spices by frying them quickly.
  5. Organize Your Kitchen.
  6. It's okay to experiment.
Oct 1, 2020

What is an example of a real food? ›

For example: vegetables, tubers, greens and fruits; nuts, legumes, herbs, spices and seeds; coffee and teas; 100% whole-grain cereals; unprocessed fish, seafood and meat; eggs and fresh milk.

How do I make food taste like a restaurant? ›

5 Hacks to make your home food taste like it's from a restaurant
  1. Hack #1: Base gravies all the way!
  2. Hack #2: Cook on a high flame.
  3. Hack #3: Brown your onions, golden brown!
  4. Hack #4: Cook like calories don't count.
  5. Hack #5: Combinations matter and presentation goes a long way!
Nov 7, 2022

What food has the highest profit margin in a restaurant? ›

7 most profitable restaurant foods
  1. Burgers. Burgers are not only an American favorite but also a profitable choice for restaurant operators. ...
  2. Pizzas. Pizza is versatile and can offer substantial profits. ...
  3. Pasta dishes. ...
  4. Sandwiches. ...
  5. Vegetables and vegetarian dishes. ...
  6. Soups and stews. ...
  7. Fried foods.

Is pizza considered real food? ›

While many types of pizza are high in calories, fat and sodium, those made with fresh, whole ingredients can be a good choice. Traditional style pizza is a relatively simple food, made with flour, yeast, water, salt, oil, tomato sauce and fresh cheese.

What are the best real foods to eat? ›

These are fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, nuts, seeds, dairy, eggs, meat, fish and poultry. “This is food that nourishes us,” she says. That doesn't mean that everyone will eat everything on the list. Some people have allergies (to nuts, for example), or certain intolerances (such as to lactose or gluten).

How can I eat real food cheap? ›

How to Eat Real Food on a Budget
  1. Buy in Bulk, if you can. Buy your most-used items in bulk to stay stocked on the cheap. ...
  2. For Fruits and Veg, Go Frozen. ...
  3. Skip Meat Once a Week (or More). ...
  4. Sign Up for Sales. ...
  5. Go Ground.
Mar 22, 2021

What foods are real food? ›

Real foods include animal products like beef, pork, poultry, seafood, eggs and dairy, and plant-based foods like whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds. Real foods are filling when you eat them in combination with each other because they contain protein, fiber and water.

What is a real meal? ›

Real food basically means anything not highly processed (like artificial additives) and containing only five or fewer whole ingredients. It means mostly avoiding ingredients you would not cook with at home.

What are whole real foods? ›

Whole or real foods are foods found in their most natural state. They are rich in nutrients (vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants). Whole foods have a very small, if any, ingredient list, such as an apple. Eating a diet rich in whole foods will help to lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.

What is the number 1 food in the world? ›

Ranked as the number one cuisine in the world, Italian food is a favorite internationally. With so many wonderful dishes originating from this country, it is almost impossible to pick just one.

What vegetables have no starch? ›

Common non-starchy vegetables
  • Amaranth or Chinese spinach.
  • Artichoke.
  • Artichoke hearts.
  • Asparagus.
  • Baby corn.
  • Bamboo shoots.
  • Beans (green, wax, Italian)
  • Bean sprouts.

What is a Caribbean diet? ›

The Caribbean six food groups are staples, legumes, animal foods, fruits, vegetables, and fats and oils (5). The staples group — which includes rice, ground provisions (tubers), wheat, oats, corn, and starchy fruits — is always represented at each meal and forms the foundation of the Caribbean diet.

How do restaurants make display food? ›

Manufacturing process

When fake food is made using a mold, the mold is created by dipping real food into silicone. A liquid plastic, typically polyvinyl chloride, is chosen in a color that matches the food, before being poured into the mold and heated in an oven until it solidifies.

How do I get more levels in my restaurant? ›

Staff get levels when they cook food or serve customers. They get 12 experience per dish cooked/served. The higher the level, the faster they work.

What are the 5 elements of a dish? ›

Sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami are five taste elements that build our overall perception of flavour. When each element is perfectly balanced - not only on the plate, but across an entire meal - the dining experience is lifted above and beyond.

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