These vegetables get sweeter after being kissed by frost, making them a delectable wintertime treat. So don’t despair ... Read More

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You’re going to love this smoked pumpkin pie recipe. It is the perfect dessert, with its golden, flaky crust and sweet, spiced pumpkin pie filling. I love the subtle smoke flavor infused into the pumpkin. Making it a cosy holiday dessert. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or whenever you want to impress. Easy Pumpkin Pie Smoked […]

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When you’re making mashed potatoes, use your Traeger to take them to the next level. These smoked mashed potatoes are buttery, cheesy, and topped with crispy bacon, making them a hard-to-beat side dish. I boil and mash Yukon gold potatoes with cream and butter, then smoke them in a cast-iron skillet until the cheese on […]

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If you want a simple to make yet mindblowing to eat restaurant style pasta recipe, then this penne pasta in red sauce would hit the right spot for you! This creamy & tangy red sauce pasta is full of fresh flavors thanks to the homemade tomato sauce made from scratch!

After sharing so many pasta recipes in my blog over these past few years, I discovered that I have missed sharing the simplest yet tastiest pasta that I make so often for ourselves!

Hence enters the classic penne pasta in red sauce! The creamy red sauce pasta is going to become your new favorite, if not already, in just no time and I am absolutely sure of it!

Even though this is a meatless pasta, the classic homemade red pasta sauce makes this super-addictive, ensuring you don't miss having meat with this one!

And I can bet you won’t!

What is special about this penne pasta in red sauce?

As the name suggests, this recipe is nothing but penne pasta cooked in homemade tomato sauce; so what’s the big deal about it?

Yes, I agree that it can’t be simpler than this!

Yet, I can’t help but tell you guys that this may look simple but the taste & flavor that you will experience in this pasta in red sauce will undoubtedly blow your mind!

Like it does to us every time I make it for our fancy Italian dinner at the comfort & coziness of our sweet home!

So trust me on this and make this penne pasta in red sauce as soon as you get your hands on the ingredients below and come back to thank me later!

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Broccoli rabe is a cool season veggie that will spice up your spring or fall harvest with its compelling flavor profile. It’s easy to sow directly from seed and is a fast grower, so when planning a diverse assortment of leafy greens for your homestead or garden, don’t forget tasty rapini. Keep reading to learn more.

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Homemade pickle spears are easier than you might think, and they taste incredible. These refrigerator pickles don’t require any canning equipment or special skills—just fresh cucumbers, a simple brine, and a bit of patience. They’re perfect for summer cookouts, backyard barbecues, or anytime you want that crisp, tangy crunch alongside your burger or sandwich. They’re […]

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Morel mushrooms are prized for their nutty, earthy flavor but are difficult to cultivate. These fungi require specific moisture levels, temperature conditions, and substrate to fruit successfully. Results are unpredictable, and it can take up to five years before fruiting. Learn how to grow morel mushrooms in this guide.

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Hot peppers are typically grown as annuals, but did you know that you can overwinter these perennial plants for a larger harvest next season? With the right preparation, you can keep your favorite varieties dormant in the winter months and they'll come back healthy in spring. Learn how to winterize hot pepper plants.

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When the thermometer takes a sudden dive, you may wake up to a vegetable garden coated with frost. Some crops can tolerate it, but others are ruined instantly. Learn about the hardiness of vegetables, what to do when frost is in the forecast, and how to deal with the damage that may occur in this guide. Read more now.

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Dreading the end of the growing season? Fear no longer! I’ll show you how to protect plants from ... Read More

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Want to grow your own collard greens in the garden? These veggies are a Southern favorite, packed with fiber and healthy nutrients. Delicious raw or cooked, growing your own leafy greens is the best way to add more to your diet. Learn about nine of the best cultivars and choose your favorites in this guide. Read more now.

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With a fantastic crunchy texture and mild or fiery, peppery taste, radishes are a rewarding crop with very early yields. With fast-growing roots, they thrive in the cool temperatures of spring and fall, and are quick and easy to cultivate. Learn how to grow radishes in containers in this guide. Read more now.

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Downy mildew is a persistent disease that affects lettuce crops. It creates yellow spots on leaves and fuzzy growth on undersides, potentially ruining entire harvests. Quick identification and immediate action are crucial for managing outbreaks. Learn effective prevention and treatment strategies in this guide. Read more.

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Garlic is a must-have for the kitchen with flavors that vary from sweetly nutty to pungently spicy, and heat levels from mild to wasabi-like. And it’s easily grown, with varieties suitable for both cold and mild winter locations. To best match your needs, check out the 10 garlic families to know about for the garden.

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Grow cauliflower for a healthy garden-to-table experience. Choose white snowballs, Italian greens and purples, and orange “cheddars.” Packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber, raw and cooked dishes showcase its mild, sweet-to-nutty flavor. Find the best varieties and where to buy them, here on Gardener’s Path.

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I’ve been making these maple glazed carrots for years, and they never fail to disappear from the dinner table. What started as a way to get my kids to eat more vegetables has become one of our most requested side dishes. They’re perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, Sunday family roasts, weeknight dinners, or holiday […]

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Roasting broccoli completely transforms this everyday vegetable. The florets develop incredible crispy, golden edges while staying perfectly tender inside. Now I find myself making this simple recipe at least twice a week because it’s honestly that good. Whether I’m preparing a weeknight dinner, hosting a family gathering, or meal prepping for the week ahead, this […]

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Do you want to plant some new beet varieties in your garden? Delicious and nutritious, there are many different cultivars available in different shapes and colors from the popular ruby-red roots to golden, striped, and white types. Check out our roundup of 27 top picks and choose your favorite. Read more now.

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After using an air fryer for more than three years now, it’s a shame that I haven’t tried making air fryer chicken stir fry yet! So without any further delay, here is my fail-proof air fryer chicken stir fry recipe that’s perfect for your high protein weight loss meal while also satisfying your craving for stir fry chicken to some extent!

I was an absolute sucker for chicken stir fry! I remember gorging uncountable crispy stir fried chicken bites during my pre-fitness era without even batting an eyelid about the calorie consumption!

Now that I am way too mindful of what I eat, it’s pretty much impossible for me to indulge in those deep fried items irrespective of how delicious they are!

If you are also in a similar journey like mine, I have a solution to curb our cravings for those crispy chicken stir fry!

And that perfect solution is nothing but my crispy air fryer chicken stir fry which fits right into the high-protein meal that we all fitness enthusiasts aim for!

What is air fryer chicken stir fry?

I agree that the name air fryer chicken stir fry is kind of an oxymoron! I know we are not stirring anything here as everything is getting done on its own inside the air fryer!

But the term “stir fry” invokes that irresistible craving which is quite difficult to ignore and this air fryer chicken stir fry flawlessly satisfies that temptation simply by replicating the same crispy chicken but without the truckload of oil!

Quick tip: Just so you know that excess oil is the hidden culprit in our food which we tend to overlook and then wonder why we are not losing body fat even after having balanced meals!

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Broccoli is a cool-season crop grown for its crisp stems and tightly packed florets. With many cultivars available, you can choose from compact heading types, long-season hybrids, or sprouting varieties that produce an abundance of side shoots. Learn about 19 of the best broccoli varieties (plus 3 bonus options) now.

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