10 Minute Artichoke & White Bean Toast

In all seriousness, this is very good toast. And I know because my family loves toast. At least 50% of their breakfast and lunch are some form of toast, and they usually fall into two categories: avocado or bean spread (i.e. hummus, white bean, etc.). There’s not much variation in our avocado smash (why mess…

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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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Roasted Broccoli & Lemon Soup with Cheesy Croutons

A springtime soup?? Stay with me here, I promise it works and it’s delicious. Of course we usually associate soup with winter. Big, hearty flavors. Dark colors. Lots of spices. It’s one of winter’s best comfort foods for a reason. But this year, I’ve really been into spring soups as well.  Perhaps it’s because spring is…

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Asparagus Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Spring on a platter! If you celebrate Easter and are planning to skip the hotel buffets and overcrowded restaurants this year in favor of an at home celebration (excellent call!), I want to share my favorite foolproof salad, full of fresh, tangy, light  flavors, for your brunching pleasure. Vibrant, tender-crisp asparagus gets tossed in a tangy Dijon…

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10-Minute Curry Chickpea Salad

This quick recipe turns simple canned chickpeas into a bold and hearty meal. First and foremost, the layers of flavor in this salad are glorious. The earthy sweetness of carrots, crunchy celery and protein packed chickpeas with a combo of warming spices is delightful, yes, but it’s the addition of toasted cashews, fresh cilantro and…

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Garlic Herb Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower wasn’t always the sexiest piece of produce in the crisper. However, since realizing what this versatile veg can do, it’s been a staple in our fridge. If you’re trying to maintain excellent health or shed some winter weight, here’s why you need a head of this cruciferous vegetable ready to go at all times.…

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Irish Lentil Stew + Whole Wheat Soda Bread

Rich, earthy, and full of healthy vegetables. Toast to the luck of the Irish with this hearty stew! This is the perfect dish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (or any day, for that matter)! This Irish stew recipe may be meatless, but it still has an incredibly rich, deep flavor thanks to the chunky vegetables and…

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Creamy White Bean & Orzo Soup with Pesto

Perfect for cold nights. This soup comes together in under half an hour, making it ideal for busy weeknights and/or stress-free casual entertaining.  And you only need a few key ingredients for this recipe – garlic + onions for the base (I pretty much never cook without these two), vegetable broth (extra points if yours…

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3 Healthyish Super Bowl Snacks!

Even if you dislike football (no judgment), I feel like pretty much everyone can get on board with a good Super Bowl party. Since some of you may be hosting the festivities this Sunday, I’ve put together three handy little Game Day recipes to help you out! Because everyone can unite over some winning snacks this…

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