Baked Zucchini, Red Potato, and Chicken

This recipe was spontaneous while I was spending time at my aunts house with my two cousins, and a two year old. I wanted to cook something up that would be healthy and full of flavor.  Something that even a kid would love. My aunt had some zucchini in the fridge that she wasn't to sure what to do with, and needed to cook it up before it went bad.  I had just recently bought red potatoes and herb de provence to make baked potato and chicken, but after being reminded of the zucchini as I opened the fridge.  I decided to chop it up as well and add a light summer veggie that will soak up the flavors around it.   The finishing touch was white wine which complimented the chicken, potatoes, and zucchini perfectly. A healthy home made dinner that didn't really cost much at all and filled up 4 people and a lil guy. So it's great for a family dinner!

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Healthy Research on Healthy Living

I want to talk about your health for a bit and what you may or may not find when doing your research to better your self.  I research a lot.  it's kind of a big thing that I do.  I researched vegans for 3 months before I decided to try it for 6 weeks.  I research every time I write a post.  Now my main research comes from the web which is why this post is titled as such. Many people have many different views when it comes to how a certain food will/can harm you or better you.  Professional research, and bias opinions, and slightly researched thoughts can lead to some very misleading facts and/or information sent your way.  You have to take this into account and use your own best judgement towards how you personally feel after researching a few different sides.

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You Could Win a Juicer!

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That's right! You  could win a juicer for just chatting us up! The more entries you have the more chances you have on winning!  The random drawing will be held on Oct 10, 2013 so hurry up and enter!

This is our first sweepstakes ever on Your Kitchen Scents and we are expecting to have more sponsors help us out and offer more chances to win awesome prizes in the future!

Deadline: Oct. 10th! 

With more and more people looking to join a healthier living having a juicer in the house could really benefit you.  Juice veggies, fruit, really anything you want!  Well maybe not ice cream. But hey, it's going to be your juicer you do what you want!

 The Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor is big in all the right ways. It has a big food chute so you can put whole apples or tomatoes in without precutting and it has an extra large pulp bin so you can juice longer.

Features of the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor:

Makes up to 24% more juice than a leading competitor.

Fits whole foods for fast, easy juicing.

Powerful 800-watt motor.

Extra-large pulp bin lets you juice longer and add nutrient-rich pulp to any recipe.

All removable parts are dishwasher-safe.

Stainless steel strainer basket with cleaning brush for easy pulp removal.

Easy to assemble and store.

Recipes included.

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Vegetable Literacy - By: Deborah Madison (Book Review)

Book: Vegetable Literacy

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Author: Deborah Madison

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Smoky Raspberry Ranch Veggie Dip

This is a light sauce with a hint of smoky raspberry flavor. Combine it with a veggie tray to make a perfect snack for a party night or for the kids.

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Rasberry Vinaigrette

This is a delicious dressing that is vary versatile in it's directions. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty with some fresh raspberries! But frozen raspberries or even raspberry jam will work just as fine.  If you're looking for a seedless vinaigrette the jam may be the best choice.  But always remember. the fresher it is, the better chance of knowing just what you're putting in your food. :)

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Sausage and Ham Jambalaya Breakfast

This is seriously one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time!  I love the flavors and the spice in this  dish.  If you want to watch your intake cut the eggs out or take out the yolk. But breakfast is the perfect time to load up any ways.  It's dinner you should take it easy at when eating.

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