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Friday Faves

Friday Faves

Hello and Happy Friday!Whew! What a great day! Thanksgiving dinner was a success. The turkey leftovers have all been distributed as to-go goodies for the family guests, or stowed and saved for my favorite turkey pot pie—shown in the pic above that I've already made twice ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

Friday Faves

Hello and happy Friday!Okay, get ready for your brain to explode. Did you realize there are less than 60 days left in 2019? Whaaaat? I mean you know it's the first day of November, but that means translates to less than 60 days left in this decade! It makes me realize how ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

Friday Faves

Hello and happy Friday!I'm finishing up this Friday Faves after eating the lovely lunch above at La Bicyclette in Carmel, CA. We're here celebrating my husband's birthday, and guys, this is a big one for him. One of those birthdays that crosses the line from middle age to ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

Friday Faves

Hello, and welcome to Friday!This weekend I’m in stunning Sonoma, CA and Napa Valley, with some of my best and oldest friends in the world. Yep, it’s my real life Wine Country. Eerily, the movie and the characterizations of each of its players hits pretty close to home within ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

Friday Faves

Hello, and happy Friday!It's the first Friday in the month of August. Taking a review of my summer bucket list, I am in the dregs. I've been to only one outdoor summer concert, two farmers markets (what!), went paddle boarding just one time, spent just a few hours tanning ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

Friday Faves

Hello and happy Friday!Are you waking up with that post-holiday, all-the-potluck-eats, in-need-of sunburn relief, fireworks-bangin' hangover? If so, it's likely you're also feeling the need to loosen the belt a notch after my mom's best potato salad  (that I couldn't let ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

Friday Faves

Helloooo and happy Friday everyone!First off, a warm welcome to so many new readers here on FoodieCrush, where I share recipes like those in my husband's Father's Day dinner above (he is a master at the ribeye steak and grilled corn) I hope you'll love every week. Thank you ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

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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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