Strawberry Avocado Salad with Lemon-Dijon Dressing

I thought I’d whip up my favorite seasonal salad today. So, without further ado, I give you this gorgeous meal that starts with a big nest of tender local arugula, which is a green I adore. It’s distinct peppery flavor balances the sweetness of the strawberries perfectly. Then creamy avocado gets added into the mix,…

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Peach & Quinoa Lettuce Wraps

I don’t want to gush over this recipe, but these wraps are amazing. Light, sweet, spicy, and packed with nutrients, they are literally little lettuce-wrapped flavor bombs. They are fancy enough to impress guests as an appetizer or main course at your next dinner party, yet simple enough for a weekday meal. The best part…

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Curried Chickpea Salad

This powerhouse salad is unbelievably fresh. It’s got a bright, curry thing going on with a touch of heat and gorgeous pops of crunch and sweetness, and the insane layers of flavor and texture will amaze you. If the thought of having a salad for dinner brings up fears that you may starve, please feel free…

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Fingerling Potatoes, Greens, Garlic & Chickpeas

Potatoes remain my go-to comfort food. I love the simplicity, consistent deliciousness, flavor and texture. Plus, potatoes boast some pretty astounding health benefits. However, maybe you’ve been avoiding them, because of the “C” word. You know, carbohydrate. With all the talk about low-carb diets, some are convinced that potatoes, along with other starchy vegetables, are…

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Chilaquiles Verdes with Baked Tortilla Chips

First things first. Let’s learn how to pronounce your new favorite dish.  “Chee-la-key-lays”. You got it. Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican peasant dish of fried tortillas bathed in green or red salsa (depending on the region) until tender. It was born as a clever way to revive yesterday’s tortillas and leftover salsa. Making chilaquiles from…

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Pea, Mint & Spring Onion Soup

Don’t wait, friends. You’ll need to get on this recipe while the spring produce is peaking and it’s still cool enough to eat soup without sweating in front of your air conditioner (here in Maine, we have a while…) This soup just happens to be loaded with two of my favorite spring offerings—peas and mint—plus…

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Inside Out Almond Joy Bites

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, I thought it was appropriate to share this super simple sweet that has become a tradition in my house. All you need for these almond joy bites are four common ingredients and a saucepan and boom — you’re instantly a candy-making genius. Because sometimes you feel like a nut. Simply melt…

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Italian Sweet Potato Soup

It’s freezing here in Maine, friends. Which makes me so happy to share this soup with you right now. Kicked up with Italian herbs, it’s warming and satisfying but not the least bit heavy. Plus, what I love most about this soup is that you can dress it up any way you’d like. Don’t get…

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Creamy White Bean & Cauliflower Soup with Spinach

It’s officially the holiday season, friends! This time of year, I find that it’s easy to get wrapped up in holiday parties and festive events which can make prepping for weeknight meals fall by the wayside. Dinners can often end up being forgotten or just very sad. Which is why today, I share with you…

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Fettuccini with Kale, Caramelized Onions & Goat Cheese

The perfect meal for stress-free entertaining. Everyone knows that pasta and goat cheese are a fabulous duo and they certainly don’t disappoint in this recipe which by the way, requires only a few other ingredients. If you didn’t already know, it’s kale season and in this recipe, Tuscan kale adds beautiful color and texture. Caramelized…

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