3 Delicious Father’s Day Side Dishes!

Luckily, Father’s Day falls in the middle of June every year — June 18 this year, to be exact— which means it’s the perfect time to fire up the grill and spend some quality time outdoors in the beautiful almost-summer weather! And while it’s a known fact that most dads love to throw down 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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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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Cowboy Caviar

Super fresh and vibrant! Cowboy Caviar combines two types of beans, colorful summer vegetables, and a sweet and tangy lime dressing for a bold and versatile dish that you’ll find yourself making over and over this summer. Ready in less than 20 minutes and can be made in advance. It has become a go-to healthy…

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Creamy White Bean Soup with Lemon and Rosemary

I feel like we could all use a bit of comfort right now.  This white bean soup is a quick, easy, and comforting meal that’s perfect for both busy weeknights and work-from-home lunching. And while the ingredient list is modest and mostly pantry staples, the soup packs a serious flavor (and nutritional!) punch, and is perfect…

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Sun-Dried Tomato White Bean Dip

If you like hummus even half as much as I do, you’re definitely going to love this dip. It’s smooth and creamy, boasts plenty of health benefits, and happens to be rather striking. Plus, the deliciousness magically comes together in less than 5 minutes. Just rinse and drain cannelini beans, blitz it in a food…

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One-Pot Chili Mac

This one-pot wonder tastes like happiness, people. This is not the classiest of dishes, but it is unbelievably, devastatingly delicious. Eating this chili mac inevitably leads to one of those blissful food moments, where you forget about everything except the awesomeness in your mouth. Tender pasta shells get loaded with sweet corn, green pepper, mixed…

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White Bean, Lime & Avocado Salad

A fast salad for slow summer days. I have several fabulous go-to salads in my repertoire, but I have yet to share one of my personal favorites with you: White Bean, Lime & Avocado Salad. If you’ve got a couple cans of white beans in your pantry, you’re almost halfway there. Drain the beans and…

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Warm White Bean, Tomato & Spinach Salad

You know that moment when you appreciate that spring is finally here? Your heart swells with joy, your cheeks take on a rosy glow, and the birds start to sing? And then you know that moment right after when you realize that it’s overcast, raining and you’re freezing, again? You, my friend, need this soul-soothing…

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Cajun Jambalaya

Fat Tuesday is right around the corner, friends! Today, I bring you this easy jambalaya recipe which is hearty and bursting with Creole flavors. Kidney beans, fire roasted tomatoes and a mix of bell peppers, celery, onions and spices combine to create an incredibly satisfying skillet that’s sweet and spicy with a hint of smokiness.…

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