Creamy Pumpkin Soup

One of my favorite things about fall is the pumpkin mania. While I love all things pumpkin, I’m particularly partial to pumpkin soup, and I find myself making this recipe weekly from September-December. Bursting with pumpkin flavor, lightly sweetened with coconut milk and warmed up with cinnamon and nutmeg, this soup is fall in a…

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Blueberry Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

Just say NO to boring salad. I have the yummiest, heartiest, simplest salad recipe to share with you today. It’s full of tender spinach, crunchy broccoli, creamy avocado, fresh wild Maine blueberries, crispy red onion, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, tangy goat cheese, all tossed together in my favorite easy honey balsamic dressing.  And I’m telling you,…

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Crispy Quinoa, Spinach & Berry Salad

This salad is light, bright and full of fresh flavor. Sweet summer berries, tender spinach and tangy goat cheese are a classically beautiful combo, but something straight up magical happens when you sprinkle crispy toasted quinoa on top. The quinoa and the berries soak up some of the balsamic dressing and each highly textured bite…

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White Bean, Lime & Avocado Salad

A fast salad for slow summer days. I have several fabulous go-to salads in my repertoire, but I have yet to share one of my personal favorites with you: White Bean, Lime & Avocado Salad. If you’ve got a couple cans of white beans in your pantry, you’re almost halfway there. Drain the beans and…

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Healthy Summer Coleslaw

Summer is coming. Yes, the official first day of the season is still a good month out, but I feel like Memorial Day is summer’s true kickoff. And given the fact that us Mainers have been wandering the streets in down jackets and wool socks for the past eight months, I’d say we’re ready for…

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Spring Tacos with White Beans, Red Potatoes, and Garlic Yogurt Sauce

There are tacos and then there are tacos. Forgettable tacos are usually the kind that come out of a box, with a packet for seasoning and not much else. While there’s definitely a time and a place for this, they don’t do the taco any justice. These Spring Tacos with White Beans, Red Potatoes, and…

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Warm White Bean, Tomato & Spinach Salad

You know that moment when you appreciate that spring is finally here? Your heart swells with joy, your cheeks take on a rosy glow, and the birds start to sing? And then you know that moment right after when you realize that it’s overcast, raining and you’re freezing, again? You, my friend, need this soul-soothing…

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Spring Quinoa & Asparagus Pilaf

This dish is a spring fling for your taste buds. I just know you will be delighted to experience its bright, fresh flavors after excessive winter comfort food. For this recipe, I kept things super basic, cooking the quinoa with nothing more than a good broth. The flavor is simple and clean in the best…

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Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup

Let’s talk about this creamy carrot ginger soup, shall we? This pot of gold is far superior to your average semi-creamy carrot soup, friends. You’ve got the usual soup suspects in the form of carrots, garlic, and onion, but then there’s a hint of nuttiness from the cumin, warmth from the ginger, and the soft…

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Cajun Jambalaya

Fat Tuesday is right around the corner, friends! Today, I bring you this easy jambalaya recipe which is hearty and bursting with Creole flavors. Kidney beans, fire roasted tomatoes and a mix of bell peppers, celery, onions and spices combine to create an incredibly satisfying skillet that’s sweet and spicy with a hint of smokiness.…

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