"I grew up loving my Mother's chicken salad recipes, but lately I have been looking for new, yet similar ideas. Do you have any healthy, helpful hints for me Ann?"

This is one of the frequently asked questions I receive in email from my recipe book readers. Eating healthy is not only something I highly recommend, it is something I follow in my own household, and chicken salad is something so easy to work with, there really is no end to what you can accomplish when putting a light meal together.

By sharing this latest recipe book, I hope to demonstrate how quick,...

I love chicken, but I always cook the same recipes - How can you help me, Ann?

This is a question I often get from readers.

With this cookbook, I wanted to show you that you can let your cook-imagination work with 2 major ingredients: Chicken and orange. You already know you can cook delicious dishes, such as grilled chicken or chicken salads, but you probably want to improve your cooking knowledge and, why not, impress your guests?

You wil find lots of innovative recipes using both ingredients. I have added other kinds of chicken recipes, and I'll let...

"Hello Ann, the Fall season is rapidly approaching and I have family coming for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have been scouring the internet in search of fresh new recipes that call for apples as a main ingredient. Please tell me you can help "

This is one of the more frequent requests I receive in the inbox of my business email, especially this time of year. Fall is one of my family's favorite times of the year, and it just so happens we have a huge apple orchard less than a mile down the road, so we have several tempting recipes we would be happy to share.

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EO for Survival Kit Description "I am looking to assemble alternative remedies for my bugout bag. Several of my family members currently take prescriptions. Can essential oils be used for this purpose, and if so, which ones would you recommend Ann?" Believe it or not this is a question I get quite a bit from fans and followers. Several people are obtaining relevant education to prepare for any type of collapse scenario. Additionally, we are experiencing tough economic times, which is a very serious concern for many citizens. All of these folks can benefit from the use of essential oils. In...

"Ann, my family loves guacamole and tortilla chips, especially during this time of year when football season is just getting into full swing. I've grown tired of using the same old recipe every Sunday, do you have any new exciting guacamole recipes I could try?"

This is a common complaint I receive from recipe book readers all the time, especially when it involves something simple like a chip dip. My family is a big fan of guacamole too, so I have had to be a bit imaginative with dreaming up new recipes from time to time, just to keep it fresh and exciting, rather than...

101 Great Thanksgiving Recipes "Dear Ann, November is already upon us and I haven't a clue what to do. Several of my husband's immediate family and extended family have accepted our invitation to Thanksgiving dinner. I know turkey is traditional fare, but do you have any ideas on how to add a little pizazz to this holiday feast?" Holidays are always a bit more stressful than they need to be. Here at our homestead we not only invite family but several neighbors as well. We often have so many delicious entrees, side dishes and desserts that it can be quite difficult to sample them all, even for...