Smoky Sweet Potato + Black Bean Chili

Enough already, Old Man Winter! A forecast that calls for a high of 20 degrees plus 14″of snow is a call to arms. Only the heartiest, most rib-sticking dishes need enlist for the task. And there’s just something about chili — it’s so versatile and satisfying. Ground beef, you’re not invited to this party. But…

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Pesto Pizza (vegan)

Can you say crowd pleaser? Combining two of my favorite meals (pizza + salad) into one fabulous dish just delights me. I must admit, I had never really considered putting salad on pizza. That is, until I had a bunch of arugula laying around (along with some butternut squash). I tried it on a whim…

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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties

Oh My Heavens. Do you remember the Peppermint Pattie commercials from the 80′s? “When I eat a York Peppermint Pattie, I get the sensation…” It hit me the other day that I miss the sensation. You know what I am talking about. Creamy & Minty. Soft & Chewy. So I decided to recreate them and…

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Mediterranean Pasta

Meatless yes. Tasteless never. This was a dinner I whipped up after a very long (and grotesquely cold) day last week. It was a very quick, spontaneous recipe that ended up, thank goodness, being quite tasty. Steamy pasta topped with a rich garlic fire roasted tomato sauce and loads of veggies. I sigh with happiness.…

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Sriracha Roasted Chickpeas

Holy smokes. I eat a lot of chickpeas. Here’s my favorite new way to eat these delectable little legumes. Roast them up with sriracha sauce and a bit of curry powder until they’re nice + crunchy. Tell me, do you think they put some crazy illegal substance in sriracha to keep you coming back for…

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My Favorite Winter Salad + Almond Lime Dressing

Happy New Year everyone! It’s been one of those weeks full of craziness & noise at my house since the kids have been home from school and we have been celebrating & visiting with friends and family. Given the time of year, today’s recipe is all about leafy greens + good digestion + healing. So,…

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Detoxify Me Smoothie

Detox Smoothie

I will never get over my infatuation with green smoothies. It simply will not happen. they are perfect. beautiful. vibrant. And I’ve got a good one to share today! This has been tucked away in the ‘fave smoothie’ category for many years now. This smoothie is great for detoxification due to the abundance of greens…

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Holiday Granola

This year, I chose to give the gift of holiday granola to the many people that I adore. Why granola? Well, first of all, why not? slightly sweet + crunchy + coconut =  good enough to eat plain by the handful. you get me. And may I make a gentle suggestion? If you are able…

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Nut Nog & Peanut Butter Balls!

We’re all in the thick of it. Work parties, celebrations with friends, family gatherings and a whole heck of a lot of food. It’s everywhere. Honestly, you can hardly swing your party dress without hitting a dessert tray. But there is no need to spend the next few weeks holed up in your living room,…

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Dinner recipes that can easily fit into your meal rotation? Priceless. I love finding dishes that are truly delicious and can be made over and over again… And with December gearing up to be one crazy month, I am very much in need of simple meals. That is what I share with you today. Roasted…

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