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2 Thanksgiving Recipes!
Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday, and I’m here to share two of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes to make your celebration truly special. SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH DIJON DRESSING Serves 4 For the Salad: 5 Cups Shaved Brussels Sprouts ⅓ Cup Dried Cranberries or Chopped Dates ⅓ Cup Pumpkin Seeds ⅓ Cup Chopped Walnuts…
Read MoreHigh-Protein Creamy Pumpkin Pasta!
All things fall, all things pumpkin, all things pasta. The sauce for this simple pasta dish is so luxurious, thanks to the creamy pumpkin cottage cheese sauce. Cottage cheese is really having a moment and rightfully so. It’s a simple and inexpensive way to add protein to your meals (42 grams of protein in this…
Read MoreEasy Coconut Curry Chickpeas!
Quick curries are my favorite kind of weeknight dinner because they’re incredibly flavorful, require very little effort, and the leftovers are even better the next day. This warm and saucy dish is great over rice, or served with naan for dipping. You’ll definitely want some sort of starchy goodness to soak up all of that…
Read More2 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…
Read More3 Recipes with Fresh Blueberries!
When we are right in the middle of blueberry season, it’s time to make all the blueberry recipes. Whether you are picking fresh blueberries at the local farms, grabbing a carton from the farmer’s market, or even substituting with a bag of frozen blueberries, I have rounded up 3 of my favorite recipes for when…
Read MoreBlack Bean Enchiladas with Corn Salsa & Chipotle Cream Sauce
I couldn’t have been more excited when these enchiladas became a reality yesterday, and I’m thrilled to report that they were every bit as mind-blowing as I imagined… Sweet and savory with a subtle tang and a kick of heat, the flavor profile for these babies is perfection. Just to give you the full run-down:…
Read MoreEasy 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…
Read More3 Simple Holiday Sides!
Just days until Thanksgiving and it’s time to get down to business. (If you’re on bird duty this year, Godspeed.) Today, let’s discuss the most important part of the Thanksgiving Day feast— the sides! Below, you’ll find my three favorite side dishes, all of which would be excellent additions to your holiday spread. I’m hoping…
Read MoreQuick Chickpea Spinach Curry
This easy, flavorful chickpea curry is ready in no time and packed with flavor! Loaded with bright, fresh flavors, tender chickpeas, and plenty of spinach, this curry has been one of my go-to weeknight dinners for a while now. It’s super satisfying, yet still light (something I appreciate) and the curry and ginger are enough…
Read More15-Minute Caprese Naan Pizza
This is the kind of meal I plan to enjoy all summer long. It’s not fussy, it’s simple to make, and it tastes delicious. Naan bread gets topped with fresh mozzarella, juicy ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and when paired with a simple green salad it makes for a quick, yet impressive meal. Pizza night has…
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