Going wild for pumpkin

Nothing says the autumn, harvest time, and the holidays quite like a pumpkin. We’ve all been out picking and the pumpkin crop this year has been outstanding.

Pumpkin is tasty, filling and versatile. It can be served sweet or savory. It’s also packed with fiber, to help you feel fuller for longer, making it a perfect diet food as long as you don’t smother it in brown sugar.

Pumpkins can also be the centerpiece of holiday celebrations, literally. A carved or painted pumpkin is perfect for Halloween. Even a plain pumpkin is festive.

Pumpkins are also a great decorating theme even if you are not using a real one. For recipes, decorating and activities based around the incredible, edible pumpkin, check out these two titles:

Halloween Pumpkin Recipes and Activities on a Budget

Thanksgiving and Harvest Pumpkin Recipes and Activities

More Make and Freeze Recipes

Cook once, or one day, make many meals, and see how much time and money you can save.

In this second guide on make and freeze recipes in this popular series, discover more of the best ways to save money and eat well, with mouth-watering meals that will help you pinch every penny of your food budget and freeze food successfully so that nothing goes to waste.

Make and freeze recipes are ideal for anyone trying to make the most of their budget and time. If your family is constantly busy and wanting to live better for less money, learn how to create and then properly freeze and store your food to have ready any time you need a great meal.

Save money on your weekly grocery bill, waste less food and save time by cooking in batches. Make takeout, delivery and convenience foods a thing of the past in your home as you create delicious main meals, side dishes and desserts that can be cooked ahead, frozen, and then simply thawed, or heated in the microwave or your oven, for piping hot dishes that even picky eaters will love.

This series is designed to help you create successful make and freeze meals even if you are not an experienced cook. In this guide, you will learn the best ways to shop for a freezer. If yours is more than ten years old, discover why buying a new one could save you a great deal of money in the long run.

Learn how to buy and set up your freezer in order to help it run efficiently, to help save money on electricity, preserve your foods and eliminate waste. Discover the best ways to use your freezer to preserve all your foods to the peak of freshness. Pesky freezer burn will become a thing of the past once you know what causes it, and how to combat it.

Learn how to freeze and store a variety of foods, and which foods freeze better than others, and why. Discover the pros and cons of vacuum sealers and whether or not they are worth the money for preserving food and for make and freeze meals.

You will also find 30 more make and freeze recipes to add to your growing range of family favorites. From easy everyday dinners to several dishes for special occasions to expand your cooking repertoire, you will never be rushed for a family meal, dinner party, potluck, holiday event, or meals for visitors again once you’ve packed your freezer.

If you’re concerned about increasing food prices and what your family is eating when you‘re not at home to supervise, discover the best ways to add to your make ahead and freeze meals list of family favorites by downloading this guide today.

Audience:
Beginner cooks
People interested in making the most of their freezer to save time and money
Busy moms
Singles who work long hours and have little time to cook every night

Word Count = 23,600
Recipe Count=30 recipes, plus variations
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: CHOOSING A FREEZER FOR YOUR HOME
CHAPTER 2: MAXIMIZE YOUR FREEZER SPACE
CHAPTER 3: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR FREEZER
CHAPTER 4: HOW TO PREVENT FREEZER BURN
CHAPTER 5: ARE VACUUM SEALERS USEFUL?
CHAPTER 6: MAKE AHEAD AND FREEZE MEALS
MORE MAKE AND FREEZE RECIPES: TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 7: SOUP AND STEW RECIPES
CHAPTER 8: MAIN MEAL RECIPES
CHAPTER 9: SIDE DISH RECIPES
CHAPTER 10: DESSERT RECIPES
CONCLUSION
FURTHER READING

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Mara Michaels is a frequent contributor to the Healthful-Goddess and Nutrition-Goddess.com sites. Erin Kennedy serves as one of the main editors for both sites. They are the authors of over 2 dozen cooking and health-related titles.

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25 Great Breakfast Shakes and Smoothies

With everyone on the go each day, how can you ever find the time to eat breakfast? And how can you ever convince the children to eat the fruits and vegetables that are good for them?

The solution lies in healthy breakfast smoothies and shakes you can make in minutes and take with you on the go. In this guide, the authors offer 25 healthy breakfast beverages packed with flavor and natural ingredients, not artificial coloring, flavoring and preservatives from a cardboard box.

Discover a range of ways to have your cereal and drink it, too, or your morning coffee or tea, but with a healthy twist that makes a mere drink into a meal. You will find 25 recipes designed to satisfy your family and help you eat a balanced breakfast no matter how busy you are in the morning.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Learn why as the authors take you through the research that supports the many health benefits of starting your morning with a good meal, even if you have to eat it on the go. You will also get hints for healthy workouts if you start the morning with exercise, but don’t always fuel your workout with a proper meal.

If you are constantly watching the clock and don’t have time to pay attention to your nutrition, or prepare breakfast for you and your family, this guide will help you save time and money and eat well even if you are already out the door.

Forget the fast food and pick up a healthy shake instead to start your morning. Try a few of these tasty delights and watch them become family favorites you can make and serve in minutes, or pack in your travel mug or chilled Thermos as you head out the door for another busy day.

Word Count=3,000

Buy Now: 25 Great Breakfast Shakes and Smoothies (Food Matters)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SYNOPSIS
INTRODUCTION
WHY BREAKFAST IS THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY

RECIPES
Banana Oat Shake
Magic Morning Smoothie
Mocha Java Smoothie
Sunny Start Smoothie
Wake-Up Call Shake
plus 20 others recipes

CONCLUSION
FURTHER READING
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Mara Michaels is the author of over two dozen food and entertaining guides. Carolyn Stone is the author of over 40 health and self-help titles.

Buy Now: 25 Great Breakfast Shakes and Smoothies (Food Matters)