Sweet Potato Skillet Hash with Apples & Sage

I’m a sucker for anything with sweet potatoes. They’re so satisfying. They last forever in the pantry.  They can go sweet or savory. This hash is super quick and easy and it’s a great recipe to use any night of the week. Just throw your sweet potatoes into the pan and forget about them for…

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Fire Roasted Black Bean Burritos with Guacamole

These burritos are the ultimate satisfying cold-weather comfort food. Fire roasted tomatoes blend with hearty black beans and spices, packed in with basmati rice, and finished with fresh cilantro in this classic yet genius combo. Plus, these bad boys are actually good for you. It’s burrito heaven. The best part about as is that they’re…

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Brussels Sprout Salad With Quinoa, Cranberries & Walnuts

If you’re skeptical of the raw Brussels, don’t be! I probably could have eaten the entire bowl in one sitting. It has a little bit of everything you want in a salad – crunchy, chewy, sweet, tart, bitter, rich. Everything. It makes a delicious lunch as well as a fuss-free dinner but the best part…

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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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Autumn Chopped Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Though the warm weather’s subsided, there’s always room on the table for a fresh green salad. This past Tuesday marked the official start of fall, and aside from unpacking my cool weather jackets and swiping on a darker shade of lipstick, I am also so excited about the bounty of fall produce and delicious seasonal…

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Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans & Lime Crema

I’ve been on a bit of a sweet potato kick lately. Let me tell you, this recipe is right up my alley when it comes to warm, hearty, comfort food. That’s right, some of my absolute favorite ingredients like black beans, red bell pepper, cilantro, and sweet potato all in the same place, all packed…

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Pesto – my favorite recipe

Oh, how I am enjoying summer. It just tastes SO GOOD. Now. Say hello to my new favorite pesto. I’m loving this to the point of eating it by the spoonful and dipping any (and every) vegetable into it. This pesto has little bits of crunchy pistachios, bright and flavorful notes of basil, creamy avocado,…

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Kale Caeser Salad with Smoky Chickpea Croutons

Oh my goodness!  You’ve never had salad like this! Kale has been the hot super food for a while now and I am completely on board. If you love Kale as much as I do, it’s difficult not to imagine it coated in a creamy Caesar dressing. There’s something so comforting about a classic Caesar…

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Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad with Creamy Almond Ginger Dressing

Ooh, the textures – crunchy and crispy!  This was dinner Tuesday night and it was met with rave reviews. Just loads of goodness here: carrots, cabbage, quinoa, cilantro, red pepper, and green onion. There is definitely an Asian flavor profile to this meal and the creamy almond butter dressing with a hint of ginger is…

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Spring Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Spinach and Mint

The most welcomed of seasons needs no introduction from me. Yes! It is finally time to start being able to purchase produce and have it taste like nature intended. The flavors of spring are so amazing, but are unfortunately, also quick to pass. So, take full advantage and celebrate while they are available. This seasonal…

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