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Lasagna Soup (To Make Any Day A Little Cozier)

Lasagna Soup (To Make Any Day A Little Cozier) - This easy Lasagna Soup recipe has everything you love about lasagna in one bowl!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake (100% Anniversary Worthy)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake - Gluten-Free and grain-free cookie cake that tastes like an ice cream cookie sandwich in cake form

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Midwesterners Break Out Your Church Cookbooks)

All the delicious flavors of your favorite chicken Cordon Bleu--salty ham, melty cheese, tangy mustard--with no tricky assembly required. Healthier comfort food that’s easy for weeknights

Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti (To Warm You On A Winter’s Night)

Baked Ziti - classic Italian American comfort food of pasta baked with sausage, tomato sauce, and all kinds of gooey, yummy cheeses. So easy and so good!

Trail Mix Cookies

Trail Mix Cookies

Homemade Fish Sticks (Aren't You Impressed?)

Homemade Fish Sticks (Aren't You Impressed?) - 30-minute fish sticks that are moist inside and cruncy outside. The only dilema? Dipping sauce

When In Doubt: Brothy Pasta with Chickpeas

When In Doubt: Brothy Pasta with Chickpeas - Comfort food at its finest, this soupy, homely, immensely satisfying Italian dish

An Iowa Summer

About Lunch

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King Arthur's Flour Pizza Crust (Pizza Heaven, Simply)

King Arthur's Flour Pizza Crust (Pizza Heaven, Simply) - Reminiscent of Pizza Hut's personal pan pizzas, that is perfect every time, and so easy to make.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala - A creamy, spiced curry made with tomato and hunks of chicken that's a longtime favorite of Indian food lovers.

Stovetop Mac and Cheese (I’ll Stop the World and Melt For You)

Stovetop Mac and Cheese (I’ll Stop the World and Melt For You) - Easy to make from scratch and and so much better than anything from a box

A Brief Pause For Carrot Snack Cake

The Easiest Chicken and Dumplings (A Bright Spot For Your Week)

The Easiest Chicken and Dumplings (A Bright Spot For Your Week) - The sort of hearty, timeless, comforting soup that helps in times like these

Oat Muffins With Apples (Keep Calm & Keep Baking)

Oat Muffins With Apples (Keep Calm & Keep Baking) - A cinnamon-sugar topped muffin recipe made with an apples, oatmeal and yogurt base.

Broccoli, Chicken, and Rice Casserole (A Healthier Twist On An Old School Fav)

Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole (A Healthier Twist On An Old School Fav) - Tender chicken and broccoli with a healthier creamy cheddar mushroom sauce

I Hope You're Doing Well

Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Cake (Makes Every Day A Bit Brighter)

Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Cake (Makes Every Day A Bit Brighter) - This healthy snack cake recipe isn't just delicious--it also only requires one bowl to make

A Very Good Thing To Make With All Of Your Veggies

Come For Dinner, We're Having Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Come For Dinner, We're Having Chicken Lettuce Wraps - Butterhead lettuce leaves make a nice wrapper for a filling of chicken, water chestnuts, and veggies

Sticky Toffee Pudding (Remembering the Lusitania)

Sticky Toffee Pudding (Remembering the Lusitania) - The sweet secret if dates, baked into a steamed pudding, served with custard, or extra toffee sauce

Slow-Cooked Kale (To Get Us Through Winter)

Slow-Cooked Kale (To Get Us Through Winter) - A beautiful reminder that eating dark leafy greens doesn't have to be complicated or boring

The Smashed Potatoes (You'll Make Over and Over Again)

The Smashed Potatoes (You'll Eat Over and Over Again) - An incredible walnut dressing spooned over the crispiest smashed potatoes you'll ever eat

On Eggs (Well, Because!)

On Eggs (Well, Because!) - Baked eggs in edible ham cups with cherry tomatoes, pesto, mozarella, and herbed bread crumbs.

The Chicken Nuggets (You Can’t Eat Just One Of)

Lentil Soup (The Best Way to End the Year)

Lentil Soup (The Best Way to End the Year) - A simple lentil soup, studded with lots of veggies, greens, and a dusting of turmeric

Holidaze Chocolate Cake (It's Very Refreshing)

Holidaze Chocolate Cake (It's Very Refreshing) - A gluten-free homemade chocolate cake that's extra fun for holidays with a sprinkling of peppermint on top

Chicken Chili Verde (A Slow-Cooker Chili For All Seasons)

A Pilgrims Day Breakfast Casserole

Roasted Eggplant, Mushroom, and Zucchini Sauce

Parmesan Noodles (From Mom, With Love)

Parmesan Noodles (From Mom, With Love) - Easy buttery noodles with grated Parmesan cheese, parsley, and plenty of butter!

On Learning To Get Back Up

This Is October (In A Bowl)

This Is October (In A Bowl) - It's a hearty soup that's easy to pull together and filled with potatoes, chopped apples, and melty cheddar cheese

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins (All Is Right With the World)

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins (All Is Right With the World) - A crumble-topped gluten-free pumpkin muffin. A bit custardy when hot, substantial, and crazy good.

And: Baked Apples

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Have a Lovely Labor Day Weekend

Coconut Flour Crepes (Where There Is Lemon, There Is Honey)

The Snacks We've Been Eating A Million Of

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Cheesy Garlicky Pull-Apart Bread (It's Warm and It Wobbles, Amen)

Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole (The Comfy Pants of Dinner Recipes)

Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole (The Comfy Pants of Dinner Recipes) - Over the years the casserole that's maintained a soft spot in my heart.

Strawberry Crumble Bars (One of Life's Simple Pleasures: Sharing A Snack with Someone)

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All Of Our Weekends Are Better With Banana Bread

All Of Our Weekends Are Better With Banana Bread - A vegan banana bread with classic flavor and texture, & as little sugar, drama, and equipment as possible.

Chicken Salad Salad (A Recipe, of Sorts, For Salad Success)

Chicken Salad Salad (A Recipe, of Sorts, For Salad Success) - A chicken salad you'll crave every day. A color flecked plate of chicken salad & greens

Dear Miss Poppy

Cinnamon Sugar Bread Pudding (Cute Older Recipes Are Modern Day Gems)

Cinnamon Sugar Bread Pudding (Cute Older Recipes Are Modern Day Gems) - I’ve done bread pudding many, many ways over the years. Definitely a winner!

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Lucy - January, 2019

On Snowy Nights, It's (Squash) Carbonara For Dinner

On Snowy Nights, It's (Squash) Carbonara For Dinner - This creamy butternut fettuccine is winter food at its most delicious

Scotcheroos (The Nostalgic Desert I've Been Bringing To Every Party)

Scotcheroos (The Nostalgic Desert I've Been Bringing To Every Party) - Most people will walk past all sorts of fancy cookies to get to the Scotcheroos

Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Gouda

Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Gouda - Roast red peppers, simmer, puree, and season with a touch of cayenne. Couldn’t be simpler or more flavorful

On Vulnerability

Upside-Down Pear Pancake (Because Fall, What A Time To Be Alive, Honestly)

Upside-Down Pear Pancake (Because Fall, What A Time To Be Alive, Honestly) - Let's talk pancakes. This one is excellent. Really, more of an upside-down cake

Escape Of The Brussels Sprout: A Thriller

Escape Of The Brussels Sprout: A Thriller - A quick and easy recipe for caramelized brussels tossed in balsamic vinegar that'll convert the biggest skeptics

A Big Hug From A Bowl of Soup

A simple squash soup - squash, carrots, potatoes, fall spices, and orange juice are pureed to make this fall favorite

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Quite Possibly the Best Cookie Ever)

It's not often you hear “These are seriously the best I’ve ever had,” come out of people’s mouths. A family recipe for a cookie that's truly fantastic!

Have A Happy Fall Weekend

On Starting Over

Mid Week Inspiration No. 12 – The Sweetest Idea For Making It Through A Difficult Time

Caesar Salad (Table For Two with A Side of Summer Breezes)

Caesar Salad (Table For Two with A Side of Summer Breezes) - Even those among us who think "ew salad" can't resist the creamy, cheesy powers of the Caesar

Happy Joe's Taco Pizza (An Iowa Classic)

Happy Joe's Taco Pizza (An Iowa Classic) - A pizza with all of your favorite taco toppings. A great excuse to eat a whole pizza pie all by yourself.

Mid Week Inspiration No. 11

Mid Week Inspiration No. 11 - What is the first dish you made over and over until you had it mastered? And summer salsas for all of your dipping needs

Moroccan Lamb and Kale Salad (Because Life Is Short and This Salad is Wonderful)

Moroccan Lamb and Kale Salad (Because Life Is Short and This Salad is Wonderful) - Everyone loves this beautiful rainbow chopped salad made with kale, Moroccan-spiced lamb, and a lemon-tahini vinaigrette

Apple Sharlotka (From Russia With Love)

Sharlotka (From Russia With Love) - A simple Russian apple cake - aka “A Guest At the Door” since it can be whipped up while guests are taking off their coats at the door

How to Throw A Mustard Tasting Party (Because Yes, You Really Should Have One)

The Prettiest Spring Pasta

The Prettiest Spring Pasta - Hearty lasagnas and mountains of meatballs are great, but really, is there anything better than sprinkling your pasta with some spring-time veggies?

Mid Week Inspiration No. 10 – On Kindness

Mustardy Chicken Salad (Your Weekday Lunch Conundrum, Solved)

Mustardy Chicken Salad (Your Weekday Lunch Conundrum, Solved) - The tried and true chicken salad can indeed be sexy. You just have to get some mustard involved.

Mid Week Inspiration No. 9 – Artisan Mustard

The Carrot Cake Family Traditions Are Made Of

The Carrot Cake Family Traditions Are Made Of - It's the carrot cake that people fight for the last piece, leaving all others behind. Traditionally inspired, yet somehow unbeatable

Eggstra Special Fritters (Every Day Should Be Fritter Day, Really)

Eggstra Special Fritters (Every Day Should Be Fritter Day, Really) - Breakfast, lunch, dinner, if you have a six-pack of eggs on hand, a simple, and satisfying meal is never more than a few minutes away

A Sandwich By Any Other Name

A Sandwich By Any Other Name - If you don't think a ground beef sandwich can be delicious, one bite of this simple, savory Iowa classic will definitely change your mind

Have a Peaceful (and Delicious) Weekend

Workin’ On a Wedge (The Blue Cheese Kind, Of Course)

Workin’ On a Wedge (The Blue Cheese Kind, Of Course) - Not a salad person?  This might seriously make you reconsider.  It's incredible

Avocado Cilantro Dressing (That You'll Want to Put on Everything)

An Avocado Cilantro Dressing (You'll Want to Put on Everything) - A blend of avocado, cilantro, and yogurt, this dressing will brighten up everything from veggies to meat

Chocolatey Caramel Sticky Date Cookies (For Celebrating)

Chocolatey Caramel Sticky Date Cookies (For Celebrating) - Studded with caramel-like Medjool dates and dark chocolate drizzles, studded with oats. You're in for a real treat.

Mid Week Inspiration No. 8

Pot Sticker Stir-Fry (Your New Weeknight MVP)

Pot Sticker Stir-Fry (Your New Weeknight MVP) - A one-skillet weeknight dinner that's simple, umami-rich, and delicious! It's like eating pot stickers, but without the wrapper.

Veggie and Turkey Skillet Lasagna (Healthy Comfort Food and We Need It)

Veggie & Turkey Skillet Lasagna (Healthy Comfort Food & We Need It) - This is a true (and healthy) weeknight lasagna. No pre-cooking sauces or noodles & it's so good!

Honey Garlic Chicken with Cheesy Polenta (Winter Comfort Food At Its Finest)

Honey Garlic Chicken with Cheesy Polenta (Winter Comfort Food At Its Finest) - Comfort food made simple, with a honey garlic sauce that's so good you'll want to drizzle it on everything!

Yam Neua (Thai Beef Salad – An Exotic Trip in Every Bite)

Yam Neua (Thai Beef Salad - An Exotic Trip in Every Bite) - A simple steak salad in which the beef is always grilled and the five flavors of Thai cooking are present and accounted for

Chawanmushi (You'll Never Think About Custard the Same Way Again)

Chawanmushi (You'll Never Think About Custard the Same Way Again) - Feed your obsession of Asian flavors, as in this steamed Japanese egg custard with mushrooms and shrimp

Merry Christmas to You and Yours

Festive Holiday Balls You'll Want to Bring to Every Party

Festive Holiday Balls You'll Want to Bring to Every Party - Easy to make ahead, all-natural, unprocessed bites you can feel great about enjoying every day

Herbed Lemon Chicken Salad with Kale Buttermilk Dressing

Herbed Lemon Chicken Salad with Kale Buttermilk Dressing - Zoodles tossed with kale and buttermilk dressing, topped with lemon chicken and smoked almonds

Creamy Thai Sweet Potato Soup You Can't Get Enough Of

The Creamy Thai Sweet Potato Soup You Can't Get Enough Of - A smooth and spicy sweet potato soup with a vibrant color that's filled with Thai aromatics

The Biggest (and Best) Peanut Butter Cup You'll Ever Eat

The Biggest (and Best) Peanut Butter Cup You'll Ever Eat - A homage to a favorite treat of all time. Chocolate + peanut butter are a match made in heaven

Have a Peaceful Weekend

The Unforgettable Granola Bars You'll Love Waking Up To

The Unforgettable Granola Bars You'll Love Waking Up To - Dense, chewy, and addictive, these are the best granola bars I've ever eaten.

Have a Great Weekend

Ina Garten's Unforgettable Beef Stew

Ina Garten's Unforgettable Beef Stew - One of the classics that is just good to have in your back pocket. With salad and crusty, bread it's so very, good.

Chocolatey Pumpkin Blondies

Chocolatey Pumpkin Blondies - A pumpkin blondie that’s everything it should be. Chewy, buttery, crisp and golden around the edges, and chocolatey throughout. So addicting and Paleo too!

General Tso's Chicken

General Tso's Chicken - Named for a 19th-century general, Tso Tsung-t’ang, a homemade remake of one of the most popular Chinese takeout dishes.

Dear Eli

Mid Week Inspiration No. 5

The Cheeseburger Salad You'll Want On Repeat

The Cheeseburger Salad You'll Want On Repeat - It's all of the goodness of a cheeseburger (or Big Mac) .. in salad form. A great option for weeknight dinners

End of Summer Fruit Tart

End of Summer Fruit Tart - The perfect marriage of fresh fruit and healthy eating. It feels indulgent and expensive, although it is neither. Bon Appetit!

Have a Wonderful Weekend

Mid Week Inspiration No. 4

For This I Am Grateful No. 4

For This I Am Grateful No. 3

End of Summer Tomato Pie with Parmesan Crust

End of Summer Tomato Pie with Parmesan Crust - End of summer tomatoes, ricotta, and herbs, along with a Parmesan crust, make for an addicting and unforgettable savory pie

For This I Am Grateful No. 2

SpaghettiOs For the Grown-up's Table

SpaghettiOs for the Grown-Ups Table - These are extra saucy and a little sweet like the original SpaghettiOs, but with grown-up flavors all around

For This I Am Grateful

Warm Artichoke Pasta Salad with Mushrooms and Greens

Warm Artichoke Pasta Salad with Mushrooms and Greens - Pasta, mushrooms, veggies, herbs, and summer greens, along with an incredible artichoke sauce

Rainbow Beet Pizza

Rainbow Beet Pizza - Taste the rainbow with a pizza full of colorful beets, goat cheese, ricotta, and herbs. It's easy and oh sooo good!

Instagram Accounts You'll Love to Love

Asian Zoodle Bowls with Beef

Asian Zoodle Bowls with Beef are quick to throw together, loaded with veggies, beef, and tossed in a homemade Asian sauce. So much healthier than takeout and incredibly good!

Mediterranean-Style Detox Bowl with Marinated Lentils

Mediterranean-Style Detox Bowl with Marinated Lentils - An herby fresh mediterranean style bowl featuring marinated lentils, sun dried tomatoes, cucumber, and homemade hummus

Have a Happy (and Cool) Weekend

Glowing Green Smoothie

Glowing Green Smoothie - A daily green smoothie does the body good! It's filling, energizing and nutritious. In case you need some antioxidant love ❤️

Molasses Bran Muffins

Molasses Bran Muffins - These aren't just a bran muffin; with molasses and buttermilk, they're wholesome, hearty, incredibly moist, and barely sweet.

Have a Wonderful Week

Summer Berry Crumble Cake

Summer Berry Crumble Cake - A morning coffee cake made from a thick batter, two layers of berries, and a generous topping of streusel

Kansas City-Style BBQ Ribs

Kansas City-Style BBQ Ribs - Unlike the dry ribs from Memphis, Kansas City’s version glistens with a glaze of molasses-base barbecue sauce

Seven-Layer Salad

Seven Layer Salad - It's potluck food at it's finest and meant to be made ahead. The good news is you can use whatever you like and really can't go wrong

Summer Squash and Lemony Basil Pasta

I made this simple one-pot winter pasta with a sauce made from lots of kale, shallots, garlic, goat cheese and penne. Whatever I had on hand. You might tweak it with a different cheese - Parmesan or pecorino, for example. Or even ricotta. You could top it with a some chopped black olives or toasted nuts...I kept it pretty simple here. You can reheat any leftovers the next day, with a splash of water. The pasta holds up nicely.

The Ultimate BLT Wedge Salad

The Ultimate BLT Wedge Salad - Pure salad heaven. Bon Appetit boasts that this is the ULTIMATE wedge and they couldn't be more right

Summer Recipes on Repeat

Banana Ice Cream – 4 Easy (and Delicious) Ways

Banana Ice Cream - 4 Easy (and Delicious) Ways - Banana ice cream goes light on sugar and heavy on the natural sweetness of fruit

Skillet Chicken Swimming in Spicy Pizza Sauce

Skillet Chicken Swimming in Spicy Pizza Sauce - With a topping of tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella, I think of this easy skillet dish as pizza chicken

Everyday Chia Pudding with Roasted Berries

Everyday Chia Pudding with Roasted Berries - This simple everyday chia pudding can be dressed up with whatever you like. I love it with roasted fruit, toasted coconut, or toasted hazelnuts

Bibimbap

Bibimbap - The bed of pearly white rice adorned with a ring of colorful vegetables and beef, and a bright yellow egg, the shining star in the center

Miso Soup

Simple and savory - this authentic dashi-based miso soup is just like what you'll find in restaurants, and I mean that in a good way

Dear Sam

A Few Spring Cookbooks – 2017

Savory Herbed Parmesan Dutch Baby

Golden, crunchy, and covered in a salty layer of baked Parmesan, this savory herbed Dutch Baby has a crisp outer crust and a soft, cheesy, custardy center

Grilled Italian Sourdough Panzanella

Grilled Italian Sourdough Panzanella - Cubes of grilled sourdough, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, & shallots. Its vinaigrette of sweet tomato juices & vinegar

Spicy Thai Fried Rice

Spicy Thai Fried Rice - Rice seasoned with chilies, fish sauce and lime giving it a bright and spicy, Thai inspired complexity

Shakshuka (Eggs in Spicy Tomatoey Goat Cheese Sauce)

Shakshuka - Eggs baked in a piquant, garlic-flecked tomato sauce that's heavy on sweet onions and lighter on the peppers. It's fantastically good!

Spicy Roasted Shrimp with Eggplant and Mint

Spicy Roasted Shrimp with Eggplant and Mint - Sheet pan dinner, the shrimp addition. Spicy shrimp, roasted eggplant, a squeeze of lemon and hints of mint

Simply the Best Sourdough Bread

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Thyme, Pecans and Parmesan

Hasselback Sweet potatoes with Thyme, Pecans and Parmesan. They're crispy on the outside and fork-tender on the inside and go with any dish

Lately

Back in Five

Chocolate Lovers Hazelnut Mousse Cake

Chocolate Lovers Hazelnut Mousse Cake - With three gloriously intense layers of chocolate .. it’s a healthier take on a classic. Ready your spoons!

Mediterranean Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Mediterranean Quinoa Buddha Bowl - A favorite Buddha bowl - made with quinoa, Mediterranean flavors, and veggies on overdrive

Sassy Beef and Mushroom Sloppy Joes

Sassy Beef and Mushroom Sloppy Joes - They might be a mess of a meal (3 napkins required) but they're full of richly flavored beef & mushrooms

Butternut Squash Lasagna Rolls with Green Béchamel Sauce

Butternut Squash Lasagna Rolls with Green Béchamel Sauce - Quick, glamorous, from-scratch vegetarian lasagna? Yes, please!

Have a Wonderful (and Delicious) Weekend

Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken Tetrazzini - A retro casserole that's hearty, humble, & delicious. This version lends a modern spin with truffle butter, white wine, & greek yogurt

Mediterranean Baba Ghanoush Flatbread

Mediterranean Baba Ghanoush Flatbread: Colorful, with herbs, & bright flavors. This flatbread doesn't disappoint & won't leave you feeling stuffed afterward

Eggplant Kuku

Eggplant Kuku - An Middle Eastern take on the frittata filled with eggplant & barberries whose dramatic sharpness magically accentuate everything else

Sheet Pan Lemon-Herb Roasted Salmon with Veggies

Sheet Pan Lemon-Herb Roasted Salmon with Veggies - This easy, delicious lemon-herb salmon meal is SO good, made on one sheet pan and ready in 30 minutes!

Spanish Garlic Shrimp and Scallop Saute

Spanish Garlic Shrimp and Scallop Saute - Garlic, shrimp & scallops take center stage in this classic Spanish dish, which is served as a tapa in Spain but also makes a great main dish

Hamburger + Dill Pickle Pizza

Hamburger + Dill Pickle Pizza - The tastes of two favorite foods (pizza and burgers) are combined into a fun and easy pizza that everyone will love

Everyday Creamy Lentils with Mushrooms and Kale

Everyday Creamy Lentils with Mushrooms and Kale - Nutrition meet indulgence: This bowl of creamy lentils with mushrooms and kale. Just a bowl and a spoon - it’s comfort food at its finest

Lemon Caper Salad Dressing

Lemon Caper Salad Dressing - If you're worried about becoming salad dressing complacent - this will push you to your limits, and make you beg for more

Baked Sesame Chicken

Baked Sesame Chicken - When it comes to dinner, you can either call your local Chinese takeout joint or make Sesame Chicken yourself. This baked version is every bit as delicious!

Have a Wonderful (and Warm) Weekend

The Benefits of Bone Broth (Turns Out Our Grandmothers Were Right All Along)

My Mom's Weekend and A Half Bone Broth Stew

My Mom's Weekend & A Half Bone Broth Stew - Slow cook your way to health & happiness with a stew filled with bone broth, herbs & veggies

Beef Bone Broth

Beef Bone Broth - From a healthy gut, to radiant skin, hair, and nails, bone broth is the superfood our grandmothers have been making for generations

Boozy Holiday Gummy Candies

Boozy Holiday Gummy Candies - They're easy to color, flavor, and shape in just about any way and should make an appearance at every holiday party

Cranberry-Lime Pie with Gingersnap-Pecan Crust

Cranberry-Lime Pie with Gingersnap-Pecan Crust - A fun and incredibly delicious pink pie, which looks like it took a jaunt through a grassy meadow (lime zest!) and forgot to dust itself off

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze - These delightful cookies get their rich lemon flavor from fresh lemon juice and zest

Salty Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Salty Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies - Everything you'll ever want in a cookie: salty, sweet, & full of chocolate. Crisp edges and a chewy center

Lamb Stew with Spring Veggies

Lamb Stew with Spring Veggies - If a stew could be classified as refreshing, this would be the one. Full of color and flavor, it makes for an impressive looking meal that's sure to satisfy

Have a Wonderful Weekend

Chocolatey Nut Butter Blondies

Chocolatey Nut Butter Blondies - A healthier take on everyone's favorite, these have all of your favorite flavors: chocolate, nut butter, and flaky sea salt

Buckwheat Banana Bread with Yogurt-Espresso Spread

Buckwheat Banana Bread with Yogurt-Espresso Spread - Everything you'd ever want in this classic loaf and more. A sweet, nutty, & supremely moist banana bread, topped with a decadent yogurt-espresso spread

Caramelized Butternut Squash with Herbed Hazelnut Pesto

Caramelized Butternut Squash with Herbed Hazelnut Pesto - Caramelized squash with bronzed edges and a candied interior .. combined with an impossibly fragrant and rich herbed hazelnut pesto

Simple Chocolate Birthday Cake

Simple Chocolate Birthday Cake - An everyday cake that you might not make everyday. Filled with chocolate, moist, easy to make, and delicious to eat.

Slow Cooked Short Rib and Tomato Ragout

Slow Cooked Short Rib and Tomato Ragout - This sauce is incredible: it’s so easy to make, yet so impressive, your family will think you’ve seriously upped your cooking game!

April Bloomfield's English Porridge

April Bloomfield’s English Porridge - There's something magical about a steaming, creamy bowl of porridge. This version the perfect blend of salty, sweet & milky

Boo Berry Superfood Smoothie

Boo Berry Superfood Smoothie Bowl - A superfood smoothie that's sure to make you smile. It's smooth and not too sweet .. filled with blue majik, banana, blueberries, dates & protein powder

Chicken and Veggie Tater Tot Hot Dish

Chicken and Veggie Tater Tot Hot Dish - A healthier take on a comfort food classic made with chicken, béchame and veggies

Indian Rice Pudding

A cardamom-scented Indian Rice Pudding. A classic and easy recipe for the ultimate comfort-food dessert

Savory Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

Savory Stuffed Mini Pumpkins - Pumpkins as cooking vessels are one of the simplest and unadulterated pleasures of the season.

Beer-Braised Beef and Bean Chili with Sweet Potato Fries

Beer Braised Beef and Bean Chili with Sweet Potato Fries - Nothing says fall like football, beer and chili. The time of year when it’s nice to play it casual and serve big bowls of something hot

Dear Sam // 10 Months Old

Dear Sam - Sam and Little Z - September 17, 2016

Potato and Caramelized Onion Gratin

Potato and Caramelized Onion Gratin - This is a flavorful, deeply rich gratin, with a streak of caramelized onions and thyme sandwiched between layers of thinly sliced potatoes

The Simplest (and Sexiest) Berry Breakfast Bowl

The Simplest (and Sexiest) Berry Breakfast Bowl - This is a classic berry smoothie .. trust me you won't taste the spinach or green juice. The mint is refreshing and the banana helps with creamy texture.

Have a Fun (and Delicious) Weekend

Looking for a Virtual Assistant

On the Lookout - Looking to hire a virtual assistant

Tomato and Ricotta Tart

Tomato and Ricotta Tart - Savory ricotta on puff pastry that is studded with tomato slices that have been roasted with a hint of garlic, thyme & olive oil

Tips for Throwing a Perfect Dinner Party

Tips for Throwing a Perfect Dinner Party

The Most Incredible Salsa

The Most Incredible Salsa - A salsa made with fresh tomatoes, onions, celery, and chopped herbs. Bet you'll never guess the secret ingredient!

Have a Wonderful Weekend

Dear Harry and Sally // 9 Weeks Old

Dear Harry and Sally - Thank-you for the reminders that life is better when we're together .. to always remember to play .. and to savor whatever the day brings

Dear Harry and Sally // 8 Weeks Old

Dear Harry and Sally - Thank-you for reminding us how to play .. and that no one should ever let a day go by without a big sloppy kiss and a tickly ear nibble

Peanut Butter Cereal Snack Bites

Peanut Butter Cereal Balls - A healthier snack bite that’s crunch and candy-like. They’re richer than a granola bar, rich, chocolatey, and not completely junky

Beet Party Salad with Lentils + Pine Nuts

Beet Party Salad with Lentils + Pine Nuts - A salad that tastes fresh & alive. The combo of raw and roasted beets makes it special.

Fig and Goat Cheese Tart

Fig and Goat Cheese Tart - A simple yet stunning tart of figs and goat cheese. Almond paste to soaks up the juices & flavors - creating the most luscious layer of rich nutty sweetness

Have a Fun Weekend

Have a Fun Weekend - July 22, 2016

Caramelized Onions

Caramelized Onions - Caramelized onions are tender, candy-sweet (yet savory) and will turn anything from a burger to a bowl of pasta into something instantly gourmet

Julia Child's Zucchini Au Gratin

Julia Child's Zucchini Au Gratin - An incredibly delicious gratin with a complex flavor, light and creamy without being loaded with calories

Zucchini and Herb Pasta Salad

Zucchini + Herb Pasta Salad - A salad that tastes like summer. Rich in veggies and fresh herbs, it's simple to make and substantial enough for dinner

Corn Cakes with Beet and Apple Salad

Corn Cakes with Beet + Apple Salad - These corn-riddled muffins are light, airy & utterly creamy all at the same time. A nice balance of herbs, with bits of cheese tucked inside

Green Goddess Cobb Salad

Green Goddess Cobb Salad - Green Goddess is the perfect name for this heavenly dressing, which will elevate any salad. This version is gorgeously creamy, yet dairy free

Dear Sam

Baby Sam - June 2016 - 7 Months Old

Summer Breakfast Jar

Summer Breakfast Jar - A bright and fresh smoothie in a jar. It's smooth and not too sweet .. filled with banana, orange, yogurt, bookended with granola and topped with fruit

Greek Lamb with Lemony Herbed Orzo

Greek Lamb with Lemony Herbed Orzo - A dish that's easy to make, absolutely delectable, wonderfully fragrant, feeds a crowd and looks stunning on a platter

The Best Sloppy Joes

The Best Sloppy Joes - Messy, sweet and oh so delicious. The much loved sandwich of tailgates, school cafeterias, church potlucks & homes of busy families

Le French Tuna Salad (Pan Bagnat)

Le French Tuna Salad (Pan Bagnat) - Pan Bagnat (or "bathed bread") - A Nicosia tuna salad, between crusty bread that's been slicked with garlic & oil, flattened, & left in the fridge overnight

Minty Raspberry Licuado

Minty Raspberry Licuado - A refreshing licuado combining in-season fruit with mint. A drink that's lighter, brighter, herb-infused, and infinitely customizable

Decadent Chocolate Stout Bundt Cake

Decadent Chocolate Stout Bundt Cake - A chocolate bundt cake filled with yogurt and stout beer. Topped with a silky glaze, it's light, incredibly moist, & absolutely delicious

Classic Tomato Soup

Nothing says comfort more than a warm bowl of tomato soup. The sort of dish you want to make in a matter of minutes. Fussy recipes need not apply

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp - A crisp that features the classic combination of tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries, topped with a crunchy oat streusel, and a splash of cream to finish

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Salad e Olivieh (Potato Salad with Chicken and Eggs)

Salad e Olivieh (Potato Salad with Chicken + Eggs) - A traditional salad in Russian cuisine .. with a creamy goodness from mashed potatoes, umami from chicken, & brightness from tangy cornichons, lemon, & peas

Black Garlic

Black Garlic - Black garlic is sweet, savory, tart & earthy. Each soft & chewy clove is a delicious cross between the flavors of caramelized onion & balsamic vinegar

Cobb Salad with Honey Mustard Ranch Dressing

Cobb Salad with Honey Mustard Ranch Dressing - This is a salad filled with color and flavor. Great for an evening in with a glass of bubbly and a slice of sourdough bread.

Tangy Chicken Philly Sandwiches

Tangy Chicken Philly Sandwiches - Preserving the classic flavor of the Philly Cheesesteak, but with tangy, tender, & wildly delicious chicken. Pepper, onions & melted cheese to top it off

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter + Sage - These dumplings have a light texture, thanks to the addition of fresh ricotta cheese. They're soft and pillowy on the inside and crisp on the outside. Delish!

Chicken Pot Pie Chowder

Chicken Pot Pie Chowder - A really wonderful recipe that checks all of the boxes required in a chowder: hearty, chunky, warming, and satisfying.

Crunchy Apple, Fennel, and Grains Salad

Crunchy Apple, Fennel + Grains Salad - Refreshing, crispy, crunchy & light. It's a salad that brings color and happiness to any meal.

Burnt Eggplant and Tahini

Burnt Eggplant + Tahini - Burnt eggplant with tahini that's studded with pomegranate seeds, smoky and bursting with flavor

Rustically Elegant Eggplant and Buttermilk Sauce

Rustically Elegant Eggplant + Buttermilk Sauce - is the perfect starter for a light dinner .. or a beautiful & fun appetizer for your next dinner party

Pasta with Shrimp in Madeira Wine Sauce

Pasta with Shrimp in Madeira Wine Sauce - A sauce that exudes the essence of tomatoes. Add the sophistication of Madeira wine, along with shrimp, & you have a pasta dish that's an attention grabber

Foggy Bottom Pasta Salad

Foggy Bottom Pasta Salad - A simple pasta salad that’s as zippy, flavorful, and fun as it is delicious. It never fails to please

Rosemary Olive Oil Cake + Bittersweet Chocolate

Rosemary Olive Oil Cake + Bittersweet Chocolate is a cake I love. It's incredibly moist, golden-crumbed, flecked with rosemary, and dotted with chocolate

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Spicy Slow-Cooked Chickpeas and Egg on Toast

Spicy Slow-Cooked Chickpeas + Egg on Toast - Impossibly soft chickpeas that yield a flavor with spice, richness & depth. Served with an egg on toast, it makes an incredible & comforting meal

Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls with Herbed Ricotta

Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls with Herbed Ricotta - A vegetarian version of the more traditional cabbage roll .. with a creamy herbed ricotta and Lebanese rice filling. They're incredible!

Oatmeal Souffle with Berries

Oatmeal Souffle + Berries - A healthy, elegant, and lighter textured version of baked oatmeal. It makes for a satisfying breakfast or brunch

Stellar Quinoa Burgers

Stellar Quinoa Burgers - A really great veggie burger recipe is always nice to have on hand. This version is both tasty and hearty. Sweet potato are a binder, quinoa for protein, & mushrooms for depth.

Apple-Walnut Crisp

Apple-Walnut Crisp - Each bite of this vegan crisp is filled with sweet, soft-cooked apples, and crunchy oat and walnut topping

One-Skillet Southwest Ranch Chicken

One-Skillet Southwest Ranch Chicken - A one-skillet southwest ranch chicken that's not only delicious, but easy to pull together any night of the week without a lot of fuss or fanfare

Bacon Dog Biscuits

Bacon Dog Biscuits - Our favorite dog treats that are filled with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Your dogs will love them, guaranteed

Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf - A simple recipe really, without a lot of bells and whistles. One that produces a really great and delicious meat loaf. Comfort food at its finest!

Smoky Minestrone with Tortellini and Pesto

Smoky Minestrone with Tortellini + Pesto - A soup chock full of fresh veggies, with touches of indulgence from smoky bacon, cheesy tortellini, and pesto

Winter Wealth Salad

Winter Wealth Salad - A salad made of grains threaded with pecans, dried fruit and herbs. It's brightened with arugula, radishes, and a wash vinegar & oils

Veggie and Chickpea Salad

Veggie + Chickpea Salad - A wonderful spread made from chickpeas .. veggies .. and herbs. Great in place of tuna or egg salad in a sandwich or as a snack dip.

Dates With Gorgonzola, Almonds, and Honey

Dates + Gorgonzola + Almonds + Honey - A simple and delicious hors d'oeuvres that's at once salty and sweet, creamy and crunchy.

Sweet Potato Noodles with Mushroom Bolognese

Sweet Potato Noodles with Mushroom Bolognese - You'll love the smell as it cooks: a deep, earthy, & mushroomy fragrance. The best part? The flavor lives up to the promise of the aroma

Veggie and Potato Egg Baskets

Veggie & Potato Egg Baskets - A fun & delicious take on breakfast. Tender but crispy veggie potato nests with a baked egg in the middle.

The Beautifully Bold Coffee Smoothie

The Beautifully Bold Coffee Smoothie - A beautifully bold coffee smoothie that's healthy and delicious. A perfect breakfast or snack

Soboro Beef

Soboro Beef - The holy grail of weeknight meals .. Full of flavor, light on ingredients, healthy, and surprisingly quick to make.

Sesame Cookies with Nut Butter and Honey

Sesame Cookies with Nut Butter + Honey - An elegant, interesting, & delicious, gluten-free cookie that's crispy around the edges .. while still chewy and soft in the center

Vegan Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies

Vegan Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies - My favorite gingerbread cookies. Soft in the center, crisp on the edges, perfectly spiced, molasses and natural sugar-sweetened

Almond Thumbprint Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt

Almond Thumbprint Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt - A welcome addition to any cookie tray. Fragrant vanilla-almond shortbread filled with a rich, salty chocolate center

Swedish Rye Cut-Out Cookies

Swedish Rye Cut-Out Cookies - A classic cut-out cookie that's beautifully simple. A shortbread-style butter cookie that's perfect for the holidays

Pomegranate Chia Seed Yogurt Parfait

Pomegranate Chia Seed + Yogurt Parfait - A pomegranate chia & yogurt parfait that's vibrant and nourishing. An easy, portable, make-ahead breakfast or snack.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Baked Oatmeal

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Baked Oatmeal - An easy make-ahead breakfast idea .. baked oatmeal with all the flavors of your favorite oatmeal raisin cookie

Holiday Stuffing with Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Apples

Holiday Stuffing with Butternut Squash + Brussels Sprouts + Apples - An incredible holiday stuffing that's a savory mix of winter squash, brussels sprouts, apples, pecans, dried cranberries, and good bread

Cod Cakes in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Cod Cakes in Spicy Tomato Sauce - Fish cakes that are light, soft, and full of flavor. The sweet & slightly spicy tomato sauce is the perfect accompaniment

Carnival Cookies

Carnival Cookies - A butterless, flourless, eggless, and potentially sugarless cookie that incorporates peanuts, popcorn, & chocolate

Vanilla Chia Pudding

Vanilla Chia Pudding - Wonderful for breakfast or as a snack. Topped with fruit .. this pudding is fresh, light, and surprisingly filling.

Chili (My Favorite)

Chili (My Favorite) - One of the best holiday traditions is a pot of chili on the stovetop during Christmas Eve open house parties. This is my favorite

Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon Red-Eye Glaze

Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon Red-Eye Glaze - The complex, bittersweet syrup for these roasted sweet potatoes is inspired by Southern red-eye gravy

Scarlet Carrot Soup

Scarlet Carrot Soup - A stunning carrot soup topped with fried carrot ribbons. A perfect soup for fall that's warm & comforting, with hearty & earthy flavors

Autumn Gratin with Root Veggies

Autumn Gratin with Root Veggies - A surprisingly delicious dish filled with root veggies. It's simple, with incredible flavor. This one we eat straight from the pan, no question

Vegan Cheesecake with Tropical Topping

Vegan Cheesecake with Tropical Topping - This semi-raw, vegan & gluten-free cake is wonderful. It's creamy, perfectly sweet, slightly tart, luscious, smooth & satisfying

Spaghetti Squash Pizza Bake

Spaghetti Squash Pizza Bake - A tasty, versatile, & wonderfully simple casserole. Spaghetti squash take over for the pasta and the cheese .. you'll never miss it.

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi with Edamame & Mung Bean Fettuccine - Buttery, lush with garlic, & lemon .. Shrimp scampi feels indulgent to eat, while being quick & easy to make

Berry Protein Power Smoothie

Berry Protein Power Smoothie - Berries and chocolate are a beloved pair. Protein powder, hemp seeds & greens to make this smoothie especially nutrient dense

Yoga Pot with Veggies, Lentils, and Herbs

Yoga Pot with Veggies, Lentils and Herbs - A warm and comforting stew filled with fresh veggies, lentils, and herbs that are thrown into a pot and left to simmer

Extremely Moist Chocolate-Beet Cake with Ganache

Extremely Moist Chocolate-Beet Cake with Ganache - Step aside red velvet. A chocolately, not overly sweet cake topped with ganache. Pureed beets make the cake incredibly moist & nearly molten

You Make My Heart Beet Smoothie

You Make My Heart Beet Smoothie - The earthiness of the beets offsets the sweetness of the cherries .. while the Beauti-fuel protein powder decreases the appetite

Spaghetti Squash with Parsley Parmesan Pesto and Beluga Lentils

Spaghetti Squash with Parsley Parmesan Pesto & Beluga Lentils - A quick and healthy weeknight dinner. Spaghetti squash with a rustic parsley pesto, beluga lentils, and shiitake mushrooms

Oatcakes with Pecans

Oatcakes with Pecans - Oatcakes filled with oats, flax seeds, and pecans. With a top crust, & an interior crumb that's soft, dense, & made for chewing

Green Goodness Sandwich

Green Goodness Sandwich - A masterpiece of a sandwich with elements of fresh, cooked, crunchy, savory, sweet, and salty

Chocolaty Hippie Crispy Treats

Chocolatey Hippie Crispy Treats - A healthier take on traditional rice crispy treats. They're chocolatey, chewy, crispy, & made without refined sugar

Heirloom Tomato and Roasted Garlic Toasts

Heirloom Tomato + Roasted Garlic Toasts - Roasted garlic on warm toast, an heirloom tomato, sprinkled with hemp seeds, flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Savory Herb and Cheese Pie

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Chopped Spinach and Egg Salad with Harissa

Cold Avocado and Cucumber Soup

Cold Avocado & Cucumber Soup - Haven't tried a cold soup before? This creamy smooth avocado is delicately flavored with cucumber and dill to make a luscious soup

Roasted Tomato with Sourdough Soup

Roasted Tomato with Sourdough Soup - The modest list of ingredients yields the most delicate soup. It's truly wonderful

Cucumber and Dill Salad

Cucumber and Dill Salad - A light & refreshing salad .. mixed with onion and sea salt and then chilled, the cucumbers take on a slightly softened, yet crisp texture

Grilled Skirt Steak and Veggie Salad

Grilled Skirt Steak & Veggie Salad - Grilled skirt steak, along with the freshest summer veggies .. this salad is pure summer on a plate

Savory Marinated Peach Pizza

Savory Marinated Peach Pizza - A marinade of sherry vinegar & dark rum offer a complex tart to balance the sweet from the peaches. They're wonderful on top of pizza

Burgers Florentine

Burgers Florentine - Onions, walnuts, basil, spinach and cheddar cheese cooked inside this vegetarian burger give it a taste to be reckoned with

Oat, Cherry, and Pecan Cookies

Oat, Cherry & Pecan Cookies - A cookie that's perfectly sweet and crispy around the edges, with pockets of chewiness and lots of nuts. A delicious .. gluten-free treat

“Fifty Shades of Green” Summer Salad

"Fifty Shades of Green" Summer Salad - The perfect combo of sweet and savory with a chive dressing to hold it all together .. This little green summer number is a favorite

Nut Butter Brownies with Sea Salt (Vegan)

Nut Butter Brownies with Sea Salt (Vegan) - Toasted almonds, dark chocolate, and flaky sea salt are a beautiful combination

Farro Salad with Fennel and Arugula

Farro Salad with Fennel and Arugula - The farro makes it heartier than a typical green salad .. Perfect either for a light meal .. or as a side

Kale Wraps with Garden Veggies and Spicy Chickpeas

Kale Wraps with Garden Veggies and Spicy Chickpeas - Curly kale leaves wrap spicy chickpeas, crisp and refreshing cucumber noodles, and lots of veggies. A zesty peanut sauce to drizzle the top

Ricotta Cheesecake with Summer Veggies

A veggie filled ricotta cheesecake .. flavored with garlic, lemon, and dill. Wonderful for brunch or as a side in your summer picnic basket

Three Pea Salad with Lemony Farro and Goat Cheese

Three Pea Salad with Lemon Farro + Goat Cheese. Summer-y and delicious .. this salad is fresh, and crunchy, with a wonderful and complex mix of flavors.

Potato Vindaloo

Potato Vindaloo - The perfect combination of red and sweet potatoes .. simmered in a mix of Indian spices .. and topped with thick yogurt.

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mesquite

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mesquite - A soft and moist cookie with chunks of chocolate that mingle with the smoky-scent of nutty mesquite

Strawberry Basil Superfood Smoothie

Strawberry Basil Superfood Smoothie - Strawberries, tomato, and basil .. combined with superfood gogi berries .. is a winning combination

Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins

Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins - The combination of whole wheat pastry flour and quinoa gives these muffins a nice, chewy, yet moist texture. Perfect for breakfast or snack

Spelt and Almond Waffles

Spelt & Almond Waffles - Waffles that are uniquely tender with a crisp edge .. with a distinct fragrance from orange & vanilla. They're wonderful!

Roasted Banana Ice Cream with Almond Butter Swirl

Roasted Banana Ice Cream with Almond Butter Swirl - This vegan roasted banana ice cream with almond butter swirl is a wonderful summertime treat

Buckwheat and Super Seed Muesli

Buckwheat & Super Seed Muesli - A crunchy, delicious, and simple museli that's filled with a variety of super food seeds. It's perfect for breakfast or snacking

Blackened Chicken Salad

Blackened Chicken Salad - Crunchy red onion, carrot, & scallions, combine with blackened spiced chicken for an ideal lunch or light dinner sandwich

Roasted Beet and Pear Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Roasted Beet + Pear Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette - A roasted beet salad that offers something for all of the senses .. colors & textures .. sweet & sour .. soft & crunchy

Pepperoni Meatballs with Red Wine Sauce

Pepperoni Meatballs with Red Wine Sauce - Pepperoni Meatballs that have been braised in a red wine tomato sauce .. they're nothing short of incredible

Spinach and Kale Power Salad with Avocado Dressing

Spinach and Kale Power Salad with Avocado Dressing - A spinach and kale salad with an avocado dressing that's a powerhouse when it comes to nutrition

Coconut Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting

Coconut Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting - A coconut cake that's vegan .. and made without refined white flour or sugar. It's incredibly decadent and delicious.

Chocolate Ice Cream with Peanut Butter Swirl

Chocolate Ice Cream with Peanut Butter Swirl (Vegan) - A paleo chocolate ice cream with peanut butter swirl .. that's thick, creamy, salty, sweet, and absolutely delicious!

Veggie Chili

Veggie Chili - A 100% vegan chili recipe that has all of the deep chili flavor, textural contrast, and rib-sticking richness that the best chili should have

Texas Caviar

Texas Caviar - A fresh and zesty alternative to salsa .. this version with black-eyed peas, chills, onions, and bell peppers

Mexican Lasagna with Bison and Veggies

Mexican Lasagna with Bison and Veggies - Corn tortillas replace lasagna noodles in this bison and veggie version .. with a south-of-the-border twist

Parmesan and Herb Cauliflower Cake

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Hazelnuts and Pomegranate Seeds

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Hazelnuts & Pomegranate Seeds - The roasted flavors of cauliflower and hazelnuts, combined with the fresh pop of pomegranate seeds, make this a salad to remember

Peach Smoothie with Chia

Peach Smoothie with Chia - A light and delicious peach smoothie with chia seeds. It's loaded with omega 3's, fiber and antioxidants

Coconut and Almond Banana Pancakes

Coconut & Almond Banana Pancakes - Bananas make the batter sweet and airy. Almond meal and spelt flour hold them together, with coconut milk to make them moist.

Greek Stuffed Zucchini with Kalamata Olives + Goat Cheese + Tomato Sauce

Greek Stuffed Zucchini with Kalamata Olives + Goat Cheese + Tomato Sauce - These stuffed zucchini are simple, and delicious .. with the flavors of Greece. A light and fresh recipe .. and a perfect way to enjoy them.

Kale Sausage and Herb Gnocchi

Kale Sausage & Herb Gnocchi - An easy and delicious recipe, that yields a soft, tender gnocchi. It can be made with any combination of herbs you have on hand.

Strawberry Rose Kanten

Strawberry Rose Kanten - A light, simple, and refreshing dessert .. infused with dried roses

Smoky Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

Smoky Vegetarian Black Bean Chili - A smoky black bean vegetarian chili that's hot, healthy, and delicious

Spring Rainbow Salad

Spring Rainbow Salad - A salad that's hearty, yet light, sweet but also a bit savory. A touch of spice, a bit of tart, crunchy and chewy. It's comfortable .. and yet un-fussy

Cinnamon-Raisin Coconut Rice Pudding

Cinnamon Raisin Coconut Rice Pudding - An perfect rice pudding. With cinnamon and raisins .. it's rich, creamy, and delicious .. whether served warm or cold

Ramen Cabbage Crunch Salad

Ramen Cabbage Crunch Salad - The noodles add crunch, texture, & sweetness to this terrifically versatile slaw .. that's topped with a flavorful sesame dressing

Almond Joy Oatmeal Cookies

Almond Joy Oatmeal Cookies - Almond flour, shredded coconut, chocolate, and oats make up the base for these cookies. They're soft and chewy gluten-free

Healthier Krispy Treats

Healthier Krispy Treats - A vegan, gluten-free version of a classic. Crispy brown rice cereal held together with maple syrup, peanut butter and agar agar flakes

Sweet and Spicy Caramel Corn

Sweet and Spicy Caramel Corn - This is a salty, spicy grown-up caramel popcorn, the taste will surprise you if you're expecting traditional caramel popcorn

Crispy Spiced Chickpea Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

Crispy Spiced Chickpea Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette - A salad that takes a Vegetarian spin .. with the classic flavors of caramelized onions, smokey bacon, and a creamy mustard dressing

Healthier Oatmeal Coconut Muffins

Healthier Oatmeal Coconut Muffins - Gluten-free & naturally sweetened .. these muffins are tender, fluffy, and not overly heavy.

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie - A thick and creamy smoothie made from bananas, avocado, dates, raw cacao, and a pinch of sea salt

Slow-Cooker Chicken Gyros With Cucumber Salsa and Tzatziki

Slow-Cooker Chicken Gyros With Cucumber Salsa and Tzatziki - Chicken cooked to perfection in the slow-cooker. Then spooned on warm naan, topped with Tzatziki, and cucumber salsa. Incredible!

Spice Cookies

Spice Cookies - These cookies are substantial and almost biscuity .. with a wonderful combination of warm spices, cocoa, citrus and raisins

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Artichoke Hearts Provencal Over Pasta

Artichoke Hearts Provencal Over Pasta - A subtle melange of fresh herbs, tomatoes, and artichokes, this dish evokes the feeling of a sunny late summer day in Provence.

Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes

Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes - A gluten-free chocolate avocado cake that's naturally sweetened, incredibly moist and fudge-like

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Light, fluffy ricotta pancakes are more sophisticated than traditional pancakes, making them perfect for special occasions

Raw Walnut Brownies

Raw Walnut Brownies - Made with whole foods, these raw brownies are naturally sweetened, rich, chewy, & filled with chocolate flavor. No baking required

Cinnamon Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread

Cinnamon Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread - A tender and moist banana bread with a rich, gorgeous swirl of melted chocolate spread throughout

Creamy Breakfast Rice Pudding with Honey-Poached Figs and Pistachios

Creamy Breakfast Rice Pudding with Honey-Poached Figs & Pistachios - Rice and nut milk combined with spices, honey poached figs and pistachios, make for a wonderful breakfast treat

Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef - Made from sliced beef, veggies, & savory brown sauce. It's easy, terribly tasty, inexpensive, and a great excuse to break out the wok

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake - This intense chocolaty cake is filled with all natural ingredients. A perfect finish to a great meal, special celebration, and everything in-between

Spinach Lasagna Rolls

Spinach Lasagna Rolls - Everything you love about lasagna .. these roll-ups are easier and every bit as delicious. Pasta, spinach and sauce .. in one perfect bundle.

Zucchini Noodles and Salmon with Almond-Herb Pesto

Zucchini Noodles & Salmon with Almond-Herb Pesto. Long strands of spiraled zucchini make a delicious stand-in for pasta in this light and flavor filled dish

Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)

Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup) - This simple, aromatic soup is a complete meal in a bowl. A broth made from coconut milk, it's filled with chicken, mushrooms, and authentic thai flavors

Korean-Style Spicy Grilled Steak Lettuce Wraps

Korean-Style Spicy Grilled Steak Lettuce Wraps - What's not to love about a tasty & fun to assemble lettuce wrap? The zesty Korean flavors in these make them a standout

Peanut Butter Oat Snack Bars with Chocolate and Sea Salt

Sloppy Tacos with Lime Greek Yogurt Sauce

Sloppy Tacos with Lime Greek Yogurt Sauce - The only thing better than Sloppy Joes for dinner is taco night and this hybrid is the best of both worlds

No-Bake Cheesecake with Berries

No-Bake Cheesecake with Berries (Paleo) - A no-bake Paleo cheesecake with berries. Made with raw cashews instead of cream cheese, and a blueberry sauce to top.

Glazed Lentil Walnut Loaf

Glazed Lentil Walnut Loaf (Vegan) - A vegan version of a classic comfort food. High in protein, flavorful, tender, moist without being sticky, and topped with an incredible glaze!

Strawberry Oat Breakfast Shake

Strawberry Oat Breakfast Shake - A quick and easy vegan breakfast smoothie. It's creamy, delicious, and substantial enough to carry you through until lunch

Rice Flour Pancakes

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Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup

Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup - On a cold winter day, this hearty soup is a meal unto itself

Salted Almond Butter Cookies

Apple Streusel (The Plan)

Chocolate, Coconut and Oat No-Bake Cookies

Chocolate, Coconut, and Oat No-Bake Cookies - With chocolate, coconut, oats, and almond butter .. this is a healthy and delicious take on everyone's favorite childhood cookie

Flax Granola with Cranberries and Walnuts (The Plan)

Flax Granola with Cranberries and Walnuts (The Plan) - Flax is rich in omega 3’s, calcium, is very digestible, as well as inexpensive. Add dried fruit and nuts .. could breakfast get any better?

Simple, Perfect Chocolate Pudding

Simple, Perfect Chocolate Pudding - Everything one could ask for - an intense chocolate flavor & silky texture that's still firm enough to stand a spoon in

Feta-Spiked Quinoa Porridge with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic

Feta-Spiked Quinoa Porridge with Roasted Tomatoes & Garlic - Quinoa cooked on the stove-top to a porridge-like consistency. Topped with tomatoes, basil, and herb oil. A perfect winter meal

Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger Soup (Paleo) - An easy-to-make healthy cheeseburger soup. Cashew sauce replaces the heavy cream and Velveeta and you'll never know the difference

Chicken, Black Olive, and Provolone Grandma Pie

Chicken, Black Olive & Provolone Grandma Pie - A rectangular, sheet-baked pizza .. with incredible flavor, a crispy bottom, pillowy-soft middle, and rich cheesy top.

Cornbread, Chorizo, Cherry and Pecan Stuffing

Cornbread, Chorizo, Cherry & Pecan Stuffing - Cornbread mixed with chorizo, dried cherries, pecans, and herbs makes for an incredible holiday stuffing

Kalua Pork Sliders

Kalua Pork Sliders - A simple way of making traditional Hawaiian kalua pig without having to dig a hole in your backyard

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Sweet Heart Sweet Tart Breakfast Crisp

Spaghetti and Sicilian Meatballs

Spaghetti and Sicilian Meatballs - An incredible recipe for a comfort food classic. Dried currants and pine nuts make these meatballs distinctly Sicilian.

Gluten-Free Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day

Gluten-free Artisan Bread - Healthy .. gluten-free .. artisan bread. Who says you have to give up great bread to be gluten-free?

Slow-Cooked Tex-Mex Chicken

Slow-Cooked Tex-Mex Chicken - Chicken and beans with tex-mex flavoring made with only a few ingredients in the slow-cooker. Simple to make, versatile & incredibly good

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread - This paleo version is just what you want when you think of pumpkin bread. Very moist, with a nice crumb, and the perfect mix of spices

Brunswick Stew with Gluten-Free Cornbread

Brunswick Stew with Gluten-free Cornbread - Brunswick stew is a traditional Southern favorite.  A thick, tomato-based stew filled with veggies and meat and this version is hard to beat!

Hemp, Oat and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Hemp Oat & Chocolate Chip Cookies - A cookie filled with peanut butter, coconut oil, oats, and chocolate chips. A wonderful snack for anytime of day

Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting (Gluten-free)

Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting (Gluten-free) - These gluten-free cupcakes combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and banana. They're fluffy, moist, and great no matter the time of day.

Spaghetti Saturdays

Spaghetti Saturdays - A new monthly tradition, on the 3rd Saturday of each month we'll be cooking Spaghetti & Meatballs, for ourselves & the people we love

Quinoa Cookies

Quinoa Cookies - Barely sweet, buttery, nutty, and rich .. with a healthy earthy taste that makes you feel good just for eating them.

Pumpkin Smoothie

Pumpkin Smoothie - This gluten-free, vegan pumpkin smoothie is a wonderful treat for any time of the day!

Braised Chicken with Roasted Garlic

Braised Chicken with Roasted Garlic - The amount of garlic may seem excessive, but this dish highlights its softer side. Slow cooking creates a wonderfully mild paste that is sweet, and full of flavor

Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin Pancakes - Perfect for fall .. a stack of pumpkin pancakes made with buttermilk are hard to beat.

Beef Tacos with Homemade Tortillas

Beef Tacos with Homemade Tortillas - A recipe for good old fashioned taco meat, versatile enough for your choice of toppings. A great go-to for weeknights.

Lamb Sliders with Date Ketchup, Caramelized Onions + Feta

Lamb Sliders with Date Ketchup, Caramelized Onions + Feta - From Bon Appetit’s RSVP Section .. a spicy lamb slider with caramelized onions, and feta. An incredible combination of flavors .. you won’t be disappointed

Carrot Coconut Cupcakes

Carrot Coconut Cupcakes - Gluten-free carrot & coconut cupcakes that are light & airy, not too sweet, and filled with wonderful spices

Heirloom Tomato and Basil Gratin

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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Chive Dressing

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Chive Dressing - Heirloom tomatoes combined with kale, fresh mozzarella, capers, toasted nuts, and a generous drizzling of chive and olive oil dressing. Simply incredible!

Summer Veggie Minestrone

Summer Veggie Minestrone - A simple yet wonderful vegetable soup – filled with the freshest produce only summer can bring

Pork, Sweet Corn, and White Bean Sloppy Joes

Nut, Millet + Chocolate Power Bars

Nut, Millet + Chocolate Power Bars - A power bar that's a perfect snack. Nuts & puffed millet to fill you up, with dates & chocolate for a bit of sweet

Zucchini Bread with Walnuts + Chocolate

Zucchini Bread with Walnuts + Chocolate - Love this healthy version of a classic made with almond flour & all-natural sweeteners. It's moist, fluffy, and absolutely delicious!

Sprouted Mung Bean Salad

Sprouted Mung Bean Salad - This protein-packed salad has quickly become a favorite .. it’s crunchy, filling .. & assembles in less than 10 minutes

How to Sprout Beans

How to Sprout Beans - Who knew sprouting beans & seeds could be so easy .. not to mention incredibly nutritious!

Indonesian Beef Satay with Spicy Cashew Sauce

Indonesian Beef Satay with Spicy Cashew Sauce - Strips of sirloin are marinated in a zesty spice mix before being grilled on skewers. The meat is tender as butter .. perfect with a rich & spicy dipping sauce

Summer Corn Fritters with Roasted Pepper Romesco Sauce

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Za’atar Roast Chicken with Green Tahini Sauce

Za’atar Roast Chicken with Green Tahini Sauce - A middle-eastern twist on traditional roast chicken .. it's moist, flavorful, quick, & easy

Perfect Whole Grain Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple + Apple Compote

Perfect Whole Grain Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple & Apple Compote

Summer Veggie Frittata

Summer Veggie Frittata - Garden fresh summer vegetables make this frittata an easy & wonderful anytime meal

Teriyaki Chicken Bites

Teriyaki Chicken Bites - Authentic Chicken Teriyaki, in a simple soy sauce-mirin marinade. It isn't syrupy, and doesn't use sugar to impart that hauntingly dark & addicting teriyaki flavor.

Sweet Potato Quinoa Burgers

Sweet Potato Quinoa Burgers - Packing fiber, protein, veggies, & and spice, these vegan burgers make a wonderful meal, appetizer, or salad addition.

Nut Milk

Nut milk made with almonds is a great non-dairy alternative .. not to mention this stuff is good. Really, really good.

Maple and Olive Oil Granola (My Favorite)

Maple + Olive Oil Granola - A fabulous recipe for granola! It's perfect balance of sweet, savory, & salty that makes it like health-conscious crack

Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup - Simple to make, budget friendly, highly nutritious, & packed with flavor, this lentil soup makes a wonderful summertime meal

Quinoa Pizza Bites

Quinoa Pizza Bites - A great appetizer to bring to parties .. or make as a snack to have at home. These quinoa pizza bites are a perfect treat!

Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar Marinade – 2 Ways

Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar Marinade - Balsamic vinegar, garlic, and simple seasonings give these grilled chicken breasts fabulous flavor.

Honey Cloud Pancakes

Honey Cloud Pancakes - Honey cloud pancakes with fruit. Light, eggy and sweet, they're the perfect cross between a pancake and a Dutch baby

Sweet Potato, Raisin, and Pecan Cookies

Sweet Potato, Raisin, & Pecan Cookies - These cookies are wonderful! Soft & chewy from the bulgur .. with lots of flavor. Who knew sweet potatoes could be so good?

Two-Bite Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies (Vegan)

Two Bite Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies (Vegan) - Vegan brownies made with simple, yet healthy ingredients. They're chocolatey, rich, and very satisfying

Ginger Chicken Meatballs with Bok Choy

Ginger Chicken Meatballs with Bok Choy - Ground chicken is leaner than other meats, but less fat doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor—these meatballs are loaded with aromatics like scallions, ginger and garlic.

Black Bean and Butternut Enchilada Skillet

Black Bean & Butternut Enchilada Skillet - A vegetarian spin on a classic .. the sweetness of the squash along with the savory flavors of the beans & spices is a wonderful combination.

Triple Chocolate Doughnuts (Vegan and Gluten-free)

Triple Chocolate Doughnuts (Vegan) - Gooey, moist, and dense .. these vegan, gluten-free doughnuts will satisfy your every chocolate craving .. and then some

Blueberry and Basil Protein Smoothie

Blueberry + Basil Protein Smoothie - A quick and healthy blueberry smoothie. It's refreshing and bright, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick me up

Lentil Sloppy Joes

Involtini Di Melanzane

Involtini Di Melanzane - An fantastic twist on an Italian classic .. pistachios, feta, capers and quinoa .. wrapped with grilled eggplant .. covered with a hot sauce .. and baked.

Baking Sheet Vegan Macaroni & Cheese – 2 Ways

Shakshuka with Homemade Harissa

Shakshuka with Homemade Harissa - Softly cracked eggs .. cooked in a hot skillet of spiced tomato sauce .. some crusty bread to soak up the juices .. Perfect!

Lemon Bars with Coconut

Lemon Bars with Coconut - These healthy, gluten-free lemon bars with coconut are the perfect mix of sweet and tangy .. with a surprise of coconut in the crust

Yogi Tea

Yogi Tea - It's said that yogi tea purifies the blood .. lungs .. and circulatory system .. along with other benefits .. such as making one happy!

Pureed Beets with Yogurt and Za’atar

Pureed Beets with Yogurt + Za’atar - Beets work surprisingly well with chili flakes + za'atar. Their sweetness taking on a savory edge. Serve as a dip or a starter, with bread &/or veggies

Simple Green Protein Smoothie

Simple Green Protein Smoothie - This green smoothie packs protein, fiber, and vitamins. The addition of a super green powder makes it a nutritional powerhouse

Sweet Fig Compote

Sweet Fig Compote - Fig compote is easy to make, relatively quick, and is good on just about anything

Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast - There’s nothing quite like a perfectly salted slice of toast “buttered” with the rich green fruit – and I can’t get enough.

Frida Kalho Salad

Frida Kalho Salad - Named for a Mexican painter who created intensely vibrant self-portraits .. This salad is a version of a favorite when visiting Cafe Mogagua

Banana Pancakes

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Kai Wot (Ethiopian Beef Stew) Spicy!

Kai Wot (Ethiopian Beef Stew) Spicy! - There's really nothing shy or subtle about Ethiopian .. it's a bold .. in your face flavor .. if there every was one.

Quinoa Crepes

Hemp Heart Vanilla Sauce

Hemp Heart Vanilla Sauce - Hemp hearts, dates, and vanilla form this wonderfully sweet sauce .. perfect for drizzling on fruit or anywhere else just a kiss of sweet is called for

Indian Chicken Bites

Indian Chicken Bites - With Indian food you can cook with a blindfold .. the aroma from the spices tells you what’s next ~ Raghavan Iyer

Flavored Water

Flavored Water - A beautifully colored container graces on our kitchen counter .. a refreshing & delicious invitation to drink more water during the day

Homemade Naan

Homemade Naan - I can't think of a better way to kick off a series on Indian cooking than with naan. Who knew something so delicious could be this easy to make at home

Vanilla Wedding Cake

Vanilla Wedding Cake - This 19th-century classic is the mother of so many American cakes.   If you have only one cake recipe in your repertoire, this should be it

Coconut Cookies

Coconut Cookies - Melt in your mouth good. These cookies are tender & cake-like .. a crusty crunch on the outside .. the coconut flour, oil, & milk keeping them moist on the inside

Snickers Protein Smoothie

Snickers Protein Smoothie - A protein filled smoothie that tastes like Snickers. With the creamy consistency of ice cream, its no wonder the recipe is taped to our kitchen wall

White Bean Turkey Chili

This healthy white turkey chili is a tasty alternative. It's also gorgeous, with flecks of green from zucchini, oregano & green chills.

Rosemary and Thyme Walnuts

Rosemary and Thyme Walnuts - Walnuts from our very own tree deserved a little bit of fancy .. these addictive spiced nuts are a great snack, meal topper, or gift for a good friend

Peanut Butter Balls (3 Ways)

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Authentic Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

Authentic Hot and Sour Soup - Hot & Sour Soup can be a fickle thing, but not this version.  The recipe from a cooking class in Hong Kong, this soup is a keeper.  

Western Casserole

Western Casserole - A hearty, healthy and delicious meal that's easy to prepare. It's a perfect freezer meal or for busy weeknights

Roasted Butternut Squash and Tahini Dip

Roasted Butternut Squash and Tahini Dip - There's no better description than that offered by the Jerusalem cookbook itself "A dip that's fantastically popular with anyone who tries it" Enjoy!

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies - Hands down .. my favorite chocolate chip cookie. Baking up fat and tall, with a crisp, almost crust-like exterior .. on the inside, they’re soft, with chocolate in every bite

Bucatini with Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce and Spicy Chorizo

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Gingerbread Cake (Happy Birthday Ames Food Swap!)

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Egg Bake with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Herbed Cheese

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Spicy Pork and Mustard Green Soup

Spicy Pork and Mustard Green Soup - Inspired by a Bon Appetit cover .. unexpected for such a simple and easy recipe .. a lovely, hearty, and flavorful winter soup

Salmon Cakes with Herbed Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Salmon Cakes with Herbed Lemon Yogurt Sauce - These wonderful salmon patties are topped with a tart, tangy, herb yogurt sauce rather than the usual tarter

Beef Brisket

Beef Brisket - One of life's ultimate comfort foods .. inspiring great devotion. Every family has their favorite recipe .. passed down like a heirloom

Ginger Cookies with Apricots and Chocolate

Ginger Cookies with Apricots + Chocolate - A grown-up version of a classic. Incredibly moist, dried apricots lend sweetness and chew, balanced by dark chocolate, and spicy ginger

Glühwein (Mulled wine)

Glühwein (aka Mulled wine) - Winter's version of summer sangria .. Get into the holiday spirit with warm red wine mulled with spices

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Squash Soup with Pepitas

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Curried Chicken Salad with Apples and Raisins

Curried Chicken Salad with Apples & Raisins -This curried chicken salad is wonderful .. Proving again a quick, on-the-go lunch, can be healthy, balanced, and taste sophisticated all at the same time

Breakfast Quesadillas

Meatloaf Minis

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Veggie Chips

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Drip Beef

Drip Beef - One of our favorites .. a tender, wonderfully flavored meat that is great not only for sandwiches .. but tacos, soups, wraps .. just to name a few

Saveur This – How-to Cooking Videos at Saveur.com

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Turkey and Cauliflower Yakitori

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Brown Rice Pudding

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Honey Graham English Muffins

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Edamame Cakes

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Frittata with Green Veggies, Herbs and Parmesan

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Oat and Blueberry Muffins

Oat & Blueberry Muffins - A simple & perfect recipe. A beautiful balance of moist & fluffy with a crumble topping and blueberries

Funny Starbucks Quiz

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Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas

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Lemony Frozen-Yogurt Terrine with Blueberries and Mango

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Rosemary, Garlic, and Olive Oil Bread

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Tuna Noodle Casserole (2 Ways)

Tuna Noodle Casserole (2 ways) - A modern, healthy version of a comfort food classic .. Over the years, these two recipes have been my favorites

Fruit, Goat Cheese, and Honey Pizza

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Grilled Fish Tacos

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Awesome Hand-Drawn Sandwich Bags – 5 years and still going!

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Breaded Fish Sandwich with Mint Caper Tartar Sauce

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Three Onion Chowder with Parsleyed Oyster Crackers

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Barley Soup With Mushrooms and Kale

Barley Soup With Mushrooms and Kale - A weeknight dinner party .. this soup made me happy from the minute the mushrooms started soaking .. great smell, flavor, and healthy to boot.

Bulgur Maple Porridge

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Black Bean Burgers

Black Bean Burgers - Ode to my coffee shop .. Could my favorite sandwich be recreated at home?

Spicy Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs with Creamy Sumac Sauce

Spicy Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs with Creamy Sumac Sauce - Incredibly moist turkey and zucchini meatballs loaded with spices & served with a sharp & creamy sumac sauce. They're anything but dull

Kale Salad with Wheat Berries and Cranberries

Kale Salad with Wheat Berries and Cranberries - A nutrient packed kale salad. It's as delicious as it is beautiful to look at. Enjoy!

Giant White Bean Stew with Oregano Pesto

Giant White Bean Stew with Oregano Pesto - Tangy feta cheese, a bright herbal pesto and a crisp breadcrumb topping all elevate this tomato-bean stew