2 Simple Recipes with Pumpkin!

Once cooler temperatures start to creep into the mornings, it starts: pumpkin mania. Yes, this nutritious orange squash has a cult-like following starting in September. It’s a short season, so the time is here. Pumpkin is extremely versatile: it’s most popularly used in desserts, but it works in savory recipes like pasta sauce or a…

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3 Simple Sides For Your Labor Day BBQ!

I love holiday weekends and Labor Day is one of my favorites! It means barbecues, picnics, potlucks and parties and it’s a time to celebrate with friends and family and enjoy the “end of summer” sunny weather with lots of mouth-watering and deliciously healthy food. But what it really means is you get to head…

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2 Simple Super Bowl Dips!

The Super Bowl is probably the greatest eating day of the year aside from Thanksgiving, and one can never have too many recipe ideas for the occasion. I realize some of you will be entertaining or celebrating solo on the couch (respect) during the big game, and you may be in need of some delicious…

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3 Make-Ahead Holiday Brunch Recipes!

Unwrapping presents may be the main event on Christmas morning. But a delicious brunch—best enjoyed in PJs—also brings merriment to the morning. Whether you like sweet or savory, here are 3 make-ahead brunch recipes that feel just right for Christmas morning. Double Chocolate Chip Banana Bread This Healthy Double Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is tender,…

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Creamy Potato Leek Soup

I’m one of those people who will eat soup all year round. Rain or shine. But there is just something a little extra special about a hot bowl of soup–enter this potato leek soup–on a chilly fall day! First, I saute the leeks along with minced garlic in a splash of olive oil. Yukon gold…

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Creamy White Bean Soup

This white bean soup is a simple, easy, and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights. And while the ingredient list is modest and mostly pantry staples, the soup packs a serious flavor (and nutritional!) punch. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different greens! I love kale, but the soup is also excellent with arugula, spinach,…

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3 Last-Minute Holiday Side Dishes!

Looking for last minute side dishes that are anything but boring?  From a Festive Green Salad, Roasted Butternut Squash to Peppermint Dark Chocolate Popcorn, I’ve rounded up three of my favorite Christmas side dishes, all of which are simple, easy, and super delicious.  Enjoy! My Go-To Holiday Salad A vibrantly beautiful salad that’s truly fit…

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Simple Summer Gazpacho

I took my first sip of this chilled soup and was immediately hooked!  Crisp veggies, chopped garlic, and a drizzle of oil and fresh lemon juice whiz together in a food processor or blender, and the result is a delicious, cool, no-cook meal perfect for dishing into big bowls or serving as appetizer-sized shooters. It’s…

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Sun-Dried Tomato White Bean Dip

If you like hummus even half as much as I do, you’re definitely going to love this dip. It’s smooth and creamy, boasts plenty of health benefits, and happens to be rather striking. Plus, the deliciousness magically comes together in less than 5 minutes. Just rinse and drain cannelini beans, blitz it in a food…

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Simple Marinated Lentil Salad

Light & Refreshing I didn’t know that I could love lentil salad so much until I met this one. But I’ve been making this recipe on repeat around our house. It is seriously, the simplest salad to make and there is something about this combination of cool, zesty and healthy ingredients that just works. Summer…

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