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Chocolate gets a lot of attention this month because of Valentine’s Day. While real dark chocolate does provide some nutritional value, most of the chocolate from the stores is loaded with sugar and some not-so-great ingredients.

One of our favorite chocolate treats is our homemade pudding. Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it is loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats and a deliciously creamy chocolate flavor. Plus, the coconut oil and raw honey provide medicinal benefits and immune support. Just make sure not to give the raw honey to infants who are less than 1 year old. Read more about The Proof is in the Pudding

Simply Delicious Cast Iron Pork Chops. Warm and cozy comfort food to help weather a Minnesota winter. Read more about Simply Delicious Cast Iron Pork Chops

Thanksgiving Side Dishes With A Twist On Tradition. Shake up your Thanksgiving feast with comforting and colorful side dishes that put a twist on tradition. Read more about Thanksgiving Side Dishes With A Twist On Tradition

What Organic Wine Brings To The Table. Cheers to the benefits of drinking organic wine. Read more about What Organic Wine Brings To The Table

Herbs are one of my all-time gardening favorites because most of them continue to grow and produce all season long. I’ve taken to growing more than I can use because I love their appearance; I even grow some herbs only for their blooms. Lavender, creeping thyme, basil and sage often find their ways into my cut flower arrangements. Read more about Stop and Smell the Rosemary

Eat Your Words with Lisa Patrin's New Food-Themed Crossword Puzzles Read more about Eat Your Words with Lisa Patrin's New Food-Themed Crossword Puzzles

What’s the word on your grilling skills? Read more about Grilling Glossary for Summer

While cleaning out my spice cabinet, I came across more than a few bottles of lesser-used, but once-treasured seasonings. Turmeric, cloves, cumin, coriander, cardamom, sumac and fennel were each purchased for a reason before being buried far back on my shelves. I set about to organize my stash of spices and use them up—singly, in combination and as many as possible.

What came about was some of the most satisfying and healing food I’ve made and enjoyed in quite a long time, including something altogether mixed up that I didn’t know what to call other than Mediterranean Nachos. Read more about Mediterranean Nachos Recipe