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Immune Booster Sweet Green Smoothie

This healthy and creamy immune-boosting green smoothie made with almond milk is naturally sweetened with frozen fruit and packed with vitamins and antioxidants to help keep colds at bay.Actually Delicious Green Smoothie I’m happy to share that I’m partnering with Blue ... continue reading... about Immune Booster Sweet Green Smoothie

Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup

This simple but flavorful Tuscan white bean soup with sausage doesn't require any pre-cooking or searing, making it a true slow-cooker meal.Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup "Okay mom, let’s play the smell game."  I sort of cringed at the idea. Sweaty feet. Burnt toast. ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup

Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Kale

A clean, herb-infused broth makes this slow cooker tortellini soup with Italian sausage a favorite to keep in your weekly meal plans.This post is in partnership with McCormick. "Oh babe, this is so good. Hey! Don't eat all the broth! That's mine." My husband. He's usually ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Kale

Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

This 5-ingredient pasta salad recipe has all of the flavors of traditional Caesar salad with the addition of kale and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes for an easy and healthy potluck pasta salad.Most often you'll hear me professing my love of making and using homemade ... continue reading... about Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

Superfood Salad with Lightened-Up Poppy Seed Dressing

Kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, quinoa, and salmon are just a few of the ingredients in this superfood salad that packs a nutritious punch in just one bowl.Superfood Salad with Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing Again this year I’m happy to share that I’m partnering with Blue ... continue reading... about Superfood Salad with Lightened-Up Poppy Seed Dressing

Kale Salad with Cranberries, Apple and Cheddar Cheese

This easy, healthy, delicious kale salad with cranberries, sliced apples, sharp white cheddar cheese, and crunchy sunflower seeds is massaged tender with a maple syrup sweetened apple cider dressing for a savory and sweet salad everyone at the table will love.A Delicious ... continue reading... about Kale Salad with Cranberries, Apple and Cheddar Cheese

Curry Lentil Soup with Butternut Squash and Greens

Simple vegetarian soups are easy to come by, but this healthy curried lentil soup recipe serves a purpose, too.This recipe is brought to you by Kroger My best friend is one of the most enthusiastic people I know. She is a PhD. She is a dreamer. She is a CEO. She is an ... continue reading... about Curry Lentil Soup with Butternut Squash and Greens

Chopped Mexican Kale Salad

Creamy, crunchy, and with mild Mexican flavors, this healthy kale salad with roasted butternut squash is a favorite for lunch, dinner and potlucks alike.This past fall I was with a group of fantabulous blogging friends at the Better Blog Retreat in Deer Valley, UT. It's a ... continue reading... about Chopped Mexican Kale Salad

Quinoa and Kale Protein Power Salad

Quinoa, chickpeas and pistachios add protein and healthy fat to this seasonal kale salad, making it a favorite side dish or healthy vegetarian main meal. Even though I knew better, I still asked. "Should we do something with kale, or swiss chard, or spinach, with the quinoa?" ... continue reading... about Quinoa and Kale Protein Power Salad

Moroccan Soup with Kale and Chickpeas

This hearty vegetarian soup of chickpeas, kale, butternut squash and potatoes gets it's exotic flair from the vibrant Moroccan spices of saffron, cumin and cinnamon and is so easy to make.Happy to the new, to the year, to you!Let's start off the new year exactly where ... continue reading... about Moroccan Soup with Kale and Chickpeas

Kale Salad with Butternut Squash, Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing

One of my favorite parts about cooking is gathering inspiration from different sources and then bringing them together into one, big recipe creating party.Normally, salads can have the tendency to be predictable, maybe even a bit boring. But if I'm going to sell my ... continue reading... about Kale Salad with Butternut Squash, Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing

Skinny Slow Cooker Kale and Turkey Meatball Soup

This healthy spin on classic Italian Wedding Soup is made lighter with turkey meatballs, white beans, and plenty of kale, all in a light and comforting broth. We're all feeling it, aren't we? It wouldn't be the New Year without focusing on cleaning up, clearing out and and ... continue reading... about Skinny Slow Cooker Kale and Turkey Meatball Soup

Tabasco Braised Chicken with Chickpeas and Kale

This post is sponsored by Tabasco as part of its 10-Ingredient Challenge. Thanks for supporting companies I believe in, which allows me to create more unique content and recipes for you. When most of us think of chicken stewy soup-ish meal, what usually comes to mind is a chicken ... continue reading... about Tabasco Braised Chicken with Chickpeas and Kale

Mushroom and Kale Grilled Cheese and Friday Faves

Cheese. Cheese. Cheese. Oh, and can I get a side of cheese with that please?My day yesterday was a cheese lover's-cheesehead-dream sandwiched between slices of pretzel bread, sourdough and even a shout out to challah (hollah!) all to be consumed in less than two ... continue reading... about Mushroom and Kale Grilled Cheese and Friday Faves

Roasted Kale and Fennel Salad with Avocado Caesar Dressing Plus 20 More Kale Recipes to Love

I succombed to peer pressure. I jumped on the bandwagon. I’m intoxicated with the sweet promise of a new fangled and healthy twist on one of my favorite meals. My lunch crunch salad.I have a version of a salad nearly every day for lunch and it’s often a dish I’m requested to ... continue reading... about Roasted Kale and Fennel Salad with Avocado Caesar Dressing Plus 20 More Kale Recipes to Love

Kale and Cabbage Coleslaw with Marcona Almonds

I'm into layering. Not just in my clothing options—yes, I'm a big fan of piling on the tank, then the shirt, then the sweater, jacket or blazer—but also when it comes to cooking.Layering flavors and textures in a dish—and even an entire menu—is the sign of an adventurous and ... continue reading... about Kale and Cabbage Coleslaw with Marcona Almonds

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  • These rainbow Buddha bowls make fridge foraging a dream to make. They're loaded with a rainbow of roasted, fresh, and pickled veggies layered with make ahead (aka leftover) baked turkey meatballs, baked tofu, or both, with straight from the pantry quinoa or rice. It's how we should all be eating now—eating healthy and using up all the bits for the very best bites. Get the recipe when you tap the link in my profile and search Buddha bowls. Enjoy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Ramen noodles aren’t just for soup anymore. Here’s how to forage the pantry and hack every college student’s favorite noodle recipe with an instant upgrade and turn it into an easy, healthy all-in-one meal ready in just 30 minutes or less. If you don't have fresh broccoli or mushrooms, sub in another veg on hand, or frozen and canned work too. Tap the link in my profile for and search ramen noodles for the recipe.
  • I was a waitress in high school, during and after college, and before getting my "real job" that paid less than what I was making as a server. I even met my husband when we worked in a restaurant together. You could say food service has always played a big part in my life. Those jobs taught me more than any schooling could in how to multi-task, work with others, be kind to strangers, survive in times of stress, and serve others needs. Restaurants to me, are essential. Last night we took the night off from at-home QT cooking and ordered pick-up online from our favorite Thai restaurant @kao_thai_slc . Ordering online was quick, pick up was slick and easy and brought out with gloves to the car. It was familiar, comforting, great quality, and FRIGGING DELICIOUS! Helping local businesses and restaurants survive and thrive is integral to all of us getting out of this successfully on the other side. So this week, take the night off and pick up dinner from a local eatery and give us all the break we need right now. Eat well and be well friends! (pictured: pad Thai, tofu with eggplant, and chicken larb salad)
  • Just because we're in QT doesn't mean every meal needs to be a project. I mean, we're cooking and washing dishes for 3 squares every day! That's why this 10-minute maple glazed salmon from @lexiscleankitchen 's cookbook is a reader fave. Rub the brown sugar spice mix over salmon fillets then drizzle with maple syrup to create a caramelized crust for a healthy, easy dinner with just 6 ingredients that's ready in under 10 minutes. Bonus points for fewer dishes to wash too. Get the recipe when you tap the link in my profile and search maple salmon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • So how do you make humble baked turkey meatballs look like the belles of the ball? Give them a Thai flavor twist then plop them in this lush, velvety sauce of red curry and coconut milk from the pantry topped with sprinkles of herby freshness. Suddenly, with the christening of a spatula as the dinner clock strikes time, their fairy tale allure matches the goodness within. Serve over rice or noodles and SNAP! Your dinner’s fairy godmother has arrived! Get the recipe when you tap the link in my profile and search turkey meatballs curry. Enjoy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Another pantry/freezer pasta recipe that feels fresh and healthy to make now or save for later. This easy pasta combines fresh or frozen broccoli with crispy chicken thighs in a creamy, shelf-stable almond milk and jarred pesto sauce that's equally good served hot for dinner or chilled as a leftover lunch or pasta salad. Another twofer for the #winnerwinnerchickendinner. Search creamy chicken pesto with the link in my profile for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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