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Crushing On Deborah Harroun of Taste and Tell and Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

An interview with Deborah Harroun of the blog Taste and Tell, and her amazing, from scratch Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies. I can't think of a better way to start off the holiday baking season than with a festive cookie recipe from one of my favorite food bloggers ... continue reading... about Crushing On Deborah Harroun of Taste and Tell and Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

Crushing on Gina Homolka of Skinnytaste & Her Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

How does the cook in the family shed a few pounds while making a meal the whole family will still crave and love? In Gina Homolka's mind, it's simple. You just need to get into the kitchen and start cooking.The challenges of weight loss has been a universal struggle that ... continue reading... about Crushing on Gina Homolka of Skinnytaste & Her Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

Crushing on Scarletta Bakes and Breakfast Tostadas Plus a Giveaway

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. We have a feeling that might the motto of this auburn-curled and witty dame behind the blog Scarletta Bakes. And the creator of these simple but amazingly tasty Breakfast Tostadas with Cumin-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes. Because ... continue reading... about Crushing on Scarletta Bakes and Breakfast Tostadas Plus a Giveaway

Crushing On Lauren Brennan of Lauren’s Latest, a Giveaway and Chocolate Cream Pie

I’m so happy to share Everyday Ingredients, Extraordinary Meals: 30 Ridiculously Simple Family Favorite Recipes with you, and the chance to win a copy of your own. But first a love letter to it’s author, Lauren of Lauren’s Latest.When bloggers connect with their readers by ... continue reading... about Crushing On Lauren Brennan of Lauren’s Latest, a Giveaway and Chocolate Cream Pie

Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Recipe

Before making the change to a low-sodium diet, Jess Goldman Foung, the author of the popular blog Sodium Girl, was like a lot of Americans who ate fried chicken and macaroni and cheese, not nearly enough servings of vegetables and rarely strayed from her comfort zone of basic ... continue reading... about Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Recipe

Chocolate Cherry Scones with Saffron

Whether he's giving us multiple reasons to drool as he leads us on a visual culinary tour of some of his favorite eating establishments or sharing the bounty of his CSA with new ways to enjoy veggies Brian Samuels speaks about food the same way he would speak of his grandmother, ... continue reading... about Chocolate Cherry Scones with Saffron

Crushing On Kristen Doyle of Dine and Dish and Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

There are some food bloggers in the webisphere who seem to have it all pulled together, with so many good things going right, making what they cook, photograph and share all seem so effortless.Kristen with Dine and Dish is exactly one of those bloggers. She has a loyal ... continue reading... about Crushing On Kristen Doyle of Dine and Dish and Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Crushing On Marla Meridith of Family Fresh Cooking

Let’s just start with the fact that she gets up each morning at 4 a.m.Then let's explore that she has a husband, a daughter who is turning 8 years old this week and a 4 year old son, all of whom constantly keep her on her toes. And of course there’s the consistent creating, ... continue reading... about Crushing On Marla Meridith of Family Fresh Cooking

Crushing On Bee Yinn Low of Rasa Malaysia and a Gyoza Recipe

As a big fan of Asian cooking—and certainly eating it—the super popular blog Rasa Malaysia was one of the first blogs my husband and I were converted to following. It’s easy and approachable take on what could be complex recipes, drill down to the basics. And to super flavor ... continue reading... about Crushing On Bee Yinn Low of Rasa Malaysia and a Gyoza Recipe

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  • This Chinese Chicken Salad takes the healthier high road than the heavier versions I always see at those popular food chains that everyone loves. But this one with crunchy romaine, wontons, and an almond crunch, topped with protein-packed chicken breast, pasta noodles, and a flavor-flav sesame dressing won't weigh you down or add lbs to the numbers on the scale. And it makes an awesome meal-prepped meal to dish out all week long. Search "Chinese chicken salad" with the link in my profile for the recipe.
  • Perfectly crunchy with just the right clumps, this homemade granola has just the right amount of maple syrup sweetness to flavor a healthy combo of oats, nuts, dried cranberries, and flaky coconut for keeping those healthy eating resolutions alive and well. The recipe is from @twopeasandpod 's cookbook and like she says, is pretty much the best ever. Tap the link in my profile and search "granola" for the recipe.
  • This easy, purely plant-based Indian-inspired soup that eats like a stew is totally flavor-filled, organic, vegan, and so much more. It's a comfort food flavor bomb of lentil and butternut squash with Indian spices and healthy goodness that proves eating better for yourself is your choice, but with recipes like this, an easy one to make. Tap the link in my profile and search "lentil soup" for the recipe. ⁠
  • 2020 is delivering serious Mediterranean diet food moods with these quinoa bowls with crispy chicken + roasted veg that have staked their healthy claim on quick and easy meal-prep dinners that swap duties as take-to-work lunches too. Making it easy for keeping those healthy resolutions going is what I'm working on now. How about you? Tap the link in my profile and search "quinoa bowls" for the recipe.⁠⠀
  • This creamy BLT pasta salad is where healthy meets happy and it’s easy to eat more greens. It’s loaded with tomatoes, arugula, and avocado, plus crispy bacon that’s all topped with a super simple Ranch-style dressing made healthier with a combo of Greek yogurt and mayo. Tap the link in my bio and search “BLT pasta” for the recipe.
  • Mixing tortilla chips with super easy homemade enchilada sauce and topping it all with lacy edged sunny side ups, crunchy radishes, and creamy avocado, is one of the quickest and most satisfying breakfast + brunch recipes you’ll totally be making for a 20 minute dinner too. Search “chilaquiles” with the link in my bio.

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