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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers

Fresh green bell peppers become their own all-in-one serving vessel when stuffed with chicken, rice, mushrooms, and a creamy mushroom-infused sauce to create a weeknight dinner that puts the all the essential nutrients in one easy-to-make and totally delicious dinner. You know ... continue reading... about Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers

Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal with Sweet Potato

I’m not going to lie. The process of coming up with recipes to put on the blog is sometimes, just, well, weird. And sometimes the outcome can be a little, well, weird too. Like Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal with Sweet Potato. But in a good way and with 10 more food blogger's ... continue reading... about Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal with Sweet Potato

Chocolate Pancakes and Friday Faves

During the week we’re the quick breakfast kind of family. Usually eggs or oatmeal and toast. Smudge always has toast because she’s a dunker. I don’t get it, the girl dunks her toast in everything from cereal to orange juice. Ew.But when we have time, mostly on the ... continue reading... about Chocolate Pancakes and Friday Faves

Fried Avocado Tacos Recipe

Creamy Avocados from Mexico might just be one of my favorite fruits. I eat them for breakfast in my egg white omelets with a little feta cheese. I love them on turkey sandwiches with a little cranberry sauce and a thin slather of mayo on fluffy white bread. And I absolutely crave ... continue reading... about Fried Avocado Tacos Recipe

Sweet Pear and Rosemary Honey with Havarti Grilled Cheese

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. They're not just for lunch anymore...and National Grilled Cheese Month continues. This past weekend was a rainy one, where the clouds hugged the mountains and raindrops fell in sideways sheaths thanks to the whipping wind and fast moving storm. There is ... continue reading... about Sweet Pear and Rosemary Honey with Havarti Grilled Cheese

Ham and Cheese Baked Egg Cups

I’ve been a bit obsessed with food in cups. You could say its due to my uber-busy life right now that I’m looking for ways to maximize my family’s food/eating/nutrition schedule while keeping it nutritious and delicious but fast and portable. Those start-of-school-bells ring ... continue reading... about Ham and Cheese Baked Egg Cups

Craving > Family Food Flashback and Some Der Wienerschnitzel

There are precious few things that can take one right back to my childhood like food can.  And when looking back on some of our childhood faves, you either crave it like its no tomorrow or laugh in hysterics at what was considered haute cuisine.Ambrosia anyone?So when ... continue reading... about Craving > Family Food Flashback and Some Der Wienerschnitzel

Baked Peppered Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes

I've been feeling a bit DIY these days. And I blame it all on fall. Homemade pizza dough, fresh baked bread from MY oven and even making tofu from scratch (a blog post is coming soon, I promise you won't want to miss it!) So after trolling through several recipes for homemade ... continue reading... about Baked Peppered Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes

Dutch Baby for Breakfast

Growing up my family didn't do many baked breakfasts. We weren't the pancake or waffle crowd, it was more bacon and eggs for us.So when we head for our friend's mountain cabin, it's all about what we're going to eat. Dutch Babies is a traditional breakfast that my friend ... continue reading... about Dutch Baby for Breakfast

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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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