With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I decided to go with smaller meals this week. I often get requests for something that’s not designed to feel four people anyway. You could easily use thes...

2lbs chicken Taco seasoning to taste 1 medium onion, diced 8oz chunky salsa 4oz Velveeta Queso Blanco, cut into chunks Place Crock Pot liner in slow cooker. Season chicken to taste. Add diced onion an...

⅓ cup honey ¼ cup soy sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger 1lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled & deveined 2 tsps. avocado oil 2 cups brown rice, prepared as directed on box Whisk ho...

½lb scallops, thawed if frozen 2 Tbsps. avocado oil, divided 2 Tbsps. butter 2 Tbsps. fresh parsley, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups heavy cream ½ pkg. spaghetti or ...

2 steaks of choosing Steak seasoning of choice 2 Tbsps. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 cloves garlic, minced 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves removed, stem discarded 1 large baking potato ...

Drive by the construction site for the Sallisaw Veterans Center on U.S. 59 and you’ll surely admit it’s a pretty big place. But step inside the front door for a tour of the facility — like about 50 bu...

The Kozie Quilters of Sequoyah County met on Jan. 3, to set goals for the New Year. Dedicated members are very happy to stitch together tops and complete quilts for individuals in the county. Every We...

The Bellamy Brothers are marking four decades of musical excellence at Lee Creek Tavern, located inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland, on Friday, Jan. 26, at 9 p.m. The show is free to the public age...

Smelly shoes are an all-too-common issue. It can be annoying; no matter how clean your feet are, they still end up making your sneakers smell. Shoes are an ideal breeding ground for bacteria because t...

I have made the decision to reduce the number of times my column prints. This was not easy for me to decide and I wrestled with my options because I love my column and I love my readers. That being sa...

Spring marks the return of flowering plants and warm weather. And homeowners know that spring also ushers in the return of home renovation season. Homeowners undoubtedly have an extensive list of proj...

The great outdoors beckons millions of people each spring, summer and fall, but far fewer individuals spend as much time outside in winter. However, spending time outdoors can help to improve mood jus...

Hobbies allow people to explore their interests, meet new people and keep their brains sharp. Individuals delve into all types of hobbies to keep busy and entertain themselves, but certain activities ...

Scores of people insist that exercising with a partner is a great way to remain committed to a fitness regimen, and now research is beginning to support that assertion. A 2023 study from researchers i...

Exercise is just as beneficial for older adults as it is for children and young adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, engaging in regular physical activity is among the ...

1lb turkey breakfast sausage 1 small onion, diced 3-4 eggs, depending on how much egg you want 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 pkg. Sazon Goya seasoning In large skillet, cook breakfast sausage over medium...

1 22.6oz can healthy request condensed cream of chicken soup (lower sodium version) ¾ cup chicken broth 1 10oz pkg. shredded carrots 1 6oz pkg. uncooked seasoned long-grain and wild rice mix 2-4 chick...

2 16oz pkgs. smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 medium-size yellow bell pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 2-3 cups chicken broth 2-3 cups brown rice, use same amount of...

4 Tbsps. butter 1 10oz pkg. shredded carrots 1 medium onion, diced Salt and pepper, to taste 2-3 cups Minute brown rice, this will depend on how much rice you want vs how much you want it more like so...

The Sequoyah County Health Department in Sallisaw will offer no-cost Diabetes Conversation Mapping classes to the public each Thursday in February. The class will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the ...