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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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Spread the love    46    With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you may be thinking about whether to go out to dinner and chance a gluten cross contamination or having a romantic Gluten Free Valentine’s  Dinner at home. I have a few delicious gluten free Valentine’s day Recipes to share with you today.  They won’t keep you in the […]

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Spread the love    101    This Easy Instant Pot® Carnitas recipe turns out soooo tender and juicy and is loaded with so much flavor.   This pressure cooker Mexican carnitas recipe is extremely versatile allowing the fall-apart-tender pork to be served in so many different ways. The beautifully seasoned, tender Mexican pork is delicious on its own, but […]

Rustic Mushroom Risotto

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Spread the love    98     This mushroom risotto recipe goes “old school” with its traditional “stand and stir” technique. This approach may take a bit more time, but the results are well worth the effort. When making this recipe, don’t be tempted to substitute other forms of rice because they won’t deliver the coveted rich, creamy texture […]

One-Skillet White Bean and Spicy Sausage Soup

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Spread the love    24       This soup is really delicious and it can be made in a single skillet for easy clean up. It freezes well so you can make larger batches for even easier weekday meals.  This recipe is included in November’s Family Favorites Menu Plan.  You can check out our menu plans here. Ingredients: […]

Red Hots Applesauce Jello Recipe

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Spread the love    3      If you are looking for a cute and easy dessert for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, 4th of July, and anytime, you will love this one!  Super easy and inexpensive, and yummy too.  🙂 This recipe will yield six 1/2 cup servings. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups of boiling water 1 cup Red Hots candies […]

Apple & Herb Stuffed Pork Chops

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Spread the love    102    This easy apple stuffed pork chop recipe is a delicious and healthy meal your whole family will love! Each and every bite of these delicious apple stuffed pork chops is loaded with incredible flavor. The fresh rosemary and lemon zest lend a light citrus nuance, while the apple and cinnamon add a depth […]

Quick Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Quick Chicken Shawarma Recipe

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Spread the love    99    This quick chicken shawarma recipe is sure to become a new family favorite! Packed with flavor, this easy stovetop chicken recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes once it is done marinating. Chicken shawarma is prepared on a vertical, rotating spit over open flames, so you may be surprised to see how […]

10 Free & Cheap Vegetarian and Vegan Slow Cooker Recipe Books

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Spread the love         Affiliate links are used in this post.   Looking for some fresh inspiration for combining your love for your vegetarian or vegan lifestyle with the convenience and ease of a slow cooker?  Today I’ve got 10 terrific free or super cheap Kindle books for you to grab so you can get cookin’!

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