Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

This salad is spring and summer in a bowl!  It’s an irresistibly sweet, tangy, crunchy, creamy, fresh and vibrant explosion perfect for every occasion from  Mother’s Day to a casual brunch or summer picnic. It will knock your socks off. Key Salad Ingredients: Spinach. Spinach and strawberries are classic together and an excellent choice. For a peppery…

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Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie

So this is what I’ll be drinking all summer. This recipe is a gift to smoothie enthusiasts and skeptics alike. In addition to its extreme deliciousness, I love that this recipe requires just 2 minutes to throw together, keeps you shockingly full, and is a total superstar on the nutrition front. The combo of strawberries,…

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Strawberry Avocado Salad with Lemon-Dijon Dressing

I thought I’d whip up my favorite seasonal salad today. So, without further ado, I give you this gorgeous meal that starts with a big nest of tender local arugula, which is a green I adore. It’s distinct peppery flavor balances the sweetness of the strawberries perfectly. Then creamy avocado gets added into the mix,…

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Mixed Greens, Strawberries & Goat Cheese with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

This lively salad captures the essence of early summer. It’s an incredibly gorgeous appetizer for casual entertaining, an excellent addition to summer bbq spreads, and a killer centerpiece for a weekend brunch. Honestly, you can’t really go wrong with this. Total showstopper. The fig balsamic vinaigrette rocked my taste buds and changed my mind about…

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Berry Crisp (Gluten-free & Vegan)

Layers of plump and juicy berries covered with a crumbly topping and baked to perfection (sigh…) This is my new favorite summer dessert because it tastes incredible, it’s not overly sweet (a perfect balance of sweet and sour) and it is so easy to prepare! You’ll impress your family and friends and they’ll think you spent…

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Warm Spring Salad

This salad is a miracle. A mix of fresh spring vegetables; asparagus, peas, and green onions tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette! This salad is literally bursting at the seams with fresh flavor and texture. (click HERE to watch me prepare this salad on Good Day Maine) It’s light, yet satisfying, and in addition it…

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Strawberry Arugula Salad with Lemon Roasted Chickpeas

Salad is always my summer obsession. Variety isn’t just the spice of life, it will also keep you from falling into a food rut. People often tell me that they love salad but get bored with the same old version they always make. When you get bored of garden salads, this salad has it all. …

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My Favorite 5-Minute Dessert – Raw Berry Crisp

Today I have a little treat for you! You like raw desserts right? I thought so. Raw Berry Crumble is the perfect seasonal dessert! It’s indulgent without being heavy, and it’s laughably simple to make. Desserts don’t have to be complicated. This recipe is super easy, as is any raw crumble but the best part…

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Dark Chocolate Chip Ice Cream {Dairy Free}

Banana Ice Cream

Get ready to jump up & down. You, yes you, can make creamy soft serve ice cream in just minutes. Here’s the scoop: Frozen banana’s make the best ice cream. If you freeze a peeled banana until solid, then whiz it up in a food processor, it gets creamy and a little gooey, just like…

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