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Hi! I’m Trish Lindemood. I’m an avid home cook and organic gardener who loves to create delicious, healthy meals using fresh, all-natural ingredients.

I recently purchased Menu Planning Central so I could help busy home cooks – like you! – take the guess work out of preparing healthy home-cooked meals for your family. My goal is to build upon the solid 10 year history of delicious menu planning services established by the original owners of this site.

My Background:

I started writing professionally in 1995. I began specializing in home and garden topics in 2003 when I launched a full-color, glossy magazine called Welcome Home Magazine for new homeowners in my area. (Each issue included a section called “in the Kitchen” that featured tasty recipes and helpful cooking tips).

In 2008, I shifted my attention to online publishing and have been doing so ever since.

I’m really excited to take the helm here at Menu Planning Central. We’ve got lots of exciting new material heading your way. In the meantime, if you have questions or need help, please contact me and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Thanks for stopping by – I look forward to working with you!

Sincerely,

Trish Lindemood
Chief Cook & Menu Planner
MenuPlanningCentral.com

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Baked White Sweet Potato Fries

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Spread the love         Affiliate links are used in this post. Sweet potatoes are known for their gorgeous deep orange color that has become synonymous with their delicious flavor. But did you know that there are some varieties of sweet potatoes that have a pale yellow flesh, more like a Yukon Gold potato?  It’s true!  Some varieties, like the […]

How To Choose The Right Slow Cooker

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Spread the love         Affiliate links are used in this post. Are you ready to give cooking in a slow cooker a try? It’s a wonderful way to prepare your family’s meals without having to spend hours in the kitchen stirring. Make a pot of beef stew that tastes like you’ve slaved for hours over the stove, […]

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Delicious Shrimp Saganaki

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Spread the love    40     When you need an absolutely knock your socks off, quick & easy appetizer to serve, try this Easy Shrimp Saganaki recipe. The flavor is just so beautiful. It is one of my all time favorite Greek appetizers. Once you try it, it will become one of yours too! I love to serve it […]

Blackened Broccoli

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Spread the love    24     This simple, yet delicious, side dish comes together quickly so it is perfect for mid-week meals.  When lightly tossed with sesame oil, it pairs perfectly with Asian-inspired dishes like Seared Sesame Tuna with Mixed Greens. In addition, this flavorful dish goes well with everything from roasted chicken breasts to pan-seared pork chops. We […]

20 Heart-Warming Bread Recipes

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Spread the love          With soup and stew season upon us, it’s only fitting that our thoughts turn to bread.  Who doesn’t love a warm slice slathered with butter, jam, or honey? From quick breads, convenience products, and totally homemade delights, this round-up features some of the most glorious bread recipes we’ve seen! 1. Zucchini Bread: […]

Whole Chicken + Slow Cooker Makes For Frugal Meals

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Spread the love         This post uses affiliate links. When money is tight or you’re just in the mood to cook something you can then turn into a few different delicious meals for the coming days, look no further than a whole chicken and your crockpot. Chicken is such a versatile meat and once it’s cooked it’s […]

10 Free Paleo, Low-Carb, and Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Recipe Books

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Spread the love         Affiliate links are used in this post. Are you eating like a cave man? 🙂 Does a gluten-free or grain-free life make you feel healthier? So many people are loving the paleo, gluten-free, and low-carb life right now, so I’ve put together this list of 10 FREE Kindle books* to give you some […]

Fresh Strawberry Mango Salsa

Fresh Strawberry Mango Salsa

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Spread the love          Take advantage of the availability of fresh, juicy strawberries and soothing, smooth mango with this beautiful and delicious recipe! INGREDIENTS 1 cup strawberries-diced 1 cup mango-diced 1 Tablespoon sugar 1/4 red onion – diced 1 jalapeno – seeded and minced  2 Tablespoons cilantro-chopped 3 Tablespoons honey 3 Tablespoons lime juice Optional – […]

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