The Ultimate Fourth Of July Roundup!

Every hero needs a sidekick.  That’s why I’ve rounded up my favorite Fourth of July side dishes. These recipes will complement whatever star you throw on the grill. Have a fabulous Fourth, friends!! Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip Such an easy 5 minute crowd-pleasing party dip that goes with all your finger foods! You can serve…

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Easy Healthy Fried Rice!

This healthy fried rice recipe is always on rotation in my household! It’s a no-fuss meal, that you can easily modify with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Just chop up some veggies, throw them in a pan with some garlic, ginger, cooked rice, soy sauce, and a couple of scrambled eggs, and you have yourself a…

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The Best Minestrone Soup!

There may be nothing more comforting than a big pot of minestrone soup. The cooking process itself is quite meditative, and it leaves you with a richly flavored and delightfully nutritious meal. Why I love this recipe… There are many versions of minestrone and this best-in-class minestrone soup is: Deeply flavored, thanks to layers of…

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Baked Goat Cheese Dip Recipe!

Who is in for some goat cheese goodness? This Baked Goat Cheese Dip recipe is a super easy and quick to make appetizer that you can serve throughout the summer for all your entertaining needs. Simply whip everything up in a food processor, bake in the oven and serve with crackers and veggies on the…

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20-Minute Vegetable “Fried” Rice

Sure to be a weeknight favorite. This easy 10-ingredient “fried” rice is loaded with vegetables and then tossed with a delicious sauce to provide an amazing experience along with an explosion of sweet and savory flavors that’s guaranteed to light up your taste buds. I feel strongly about this. And you’ll be thrilled to know…

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Cozy Chickpea Zoodle Soup

Hello and welcome to winter. Need a bowl of soup? Pull up a chair. I’ve got the perfect soup to whip up when you need something healthy and satisfying on the table fast. It’s so good and earned itself a spot on next week’s meal plan. Probably the week after. And the one after that……

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Spiced Red Lentil & Root Vegetable Soup

I love this time of year. Come September, I’m completely over sweating and Pinot Grigio, and while I don’t do pumpkin spice lattes, I love the cooler evenings, apple picking and the fact that my kids are back in school. Perhaps the best thing about fall though is that it’s a great time to reset…

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Summer Panzanella

Move over Caprese salad. In case you’re not familiar with its wonders, panzanella is a Tuscan bread salad that’s usually made with chunks of dried bread tossed with ripe tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar. The bread gets saturated, but still retains a little crunch, with the juice from the tomatoes and the dressing, and the…

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Lemon Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

I could eat this whole pan. So what’s my secret to making these Brussels sprouts so good? There are three. First, these babies are roasted. Roasted veggies are the best kind, right? Second, the Lemon Garlic Honey Dijon sauce. Once the sauce-coated Brussels hit the hot oven, magic happens. And third, the balsamic glaze. And…

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Brussels Sprouts & Smokey Chickpeas

This soup is the best cauliflower creation I’ve had in a while. Bursting with flavor and texture this soup is fall in a bowl. It’s thick and remarkably creamy despite the lack of actual cream, which is always a good thing. While the cauliflower soup can hold it’s own, it’s the toppings that elevate each…

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