Roasted Butternut Squash Pesto Pasta

It’s October. By this time, I have typically made stews or a soups, whipped up at least a batch or two of apple baked goods. But this year, it’s been very slow because the weather lately has been summer like (no complaints here). I feel as though this is the perfect transitional dish to close…

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Roasted Butternut Squash & Pear Soup

This soup is the best butternut squash creation I’ve had in a while. Which is saying a lot given my borderline crazy affinity for this fall vegetable. It’s creamy and comforting with a surprising amount of depth. Fall flavor in every bite! The sweetness of roasted squash is perfectly complemented by the pear—but it’s the…

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6 Weeks to Plant Powered Weight Loss – with Vegetarian Times – 2015

Hi Friends! I am so thrilled to announce that I have partnered with Vegetarian Times to create an online 6-Week Plant Powered Weight Loss Program! I have created this program for anyone searching for inspiration, support, and a how-to guide to live healthier and happier while losing weight in the process. I hope that by…

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Butternut Squash Quinoa Tabbouleh

Butternut Squash Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe  I love preparing ‘big batch’ meals that I can store in the fridge and pull out for lunch the next day. This recipe falls into the category of a perfectly satisfying and flavorful meal that tastes just as delicious the next day! 1 small butternut squash (about 1½ pounds), sliced…

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Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Lentils & Apples

This satisfying soup will make you glad it’s getting cold outside. When it comes to soups I can honestly say, I love winging it. I like to look into the refrigerator and cupboards and see what I have on-hand that can be whipped up into a delicious soup. Hello, fall vegetables, let’s see what you…

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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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A Thanksgiving Menu (swoon worthy recipes)

Kale Butternut Squash Salad

Are you gearing up for Thanksgiving, yet?  I absolutely LOVE a holiday that revolves around gratitude, friends & family and of course, delicious food! I always have so much fun creating menu plans (seriously, I can’t get enough) so I have been planning & dreaming of my menu for weeks now! Below are the recipes…

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Pasta with Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Sage

Fall foods are my absolute favorite! This past Sunday it was raining, so I took to the kitchen to experiment with some new recipes that I had been wanting to try. Apple chips, kale-apple-walnut salad and pasta with butternut squash. I have never been a big pasta girl but the husband and the kiddos love…

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