Today, I have a small confession to make to my family in the Midwest. Although I grew up in the heartland of the meat + potatoes style of dinner, nowadays I cook meat-free meals more often than not. (Eek, shudder!)…
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I have a short and sweet recipe for you today. It checks all the boxes: Paleo, vegetarian, vegan, raw, gluten-free, dairy-free. But that really isn’t the point of this recipe. The point is that now you have an indulgent but…
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You’ve heard of one pot recipes. Well, this recipe for herb-roasted chicken and potatoes is a whole meal made in one pan. It’s simple to prepare yet elegant, which makes it as equally convenient for a weeknight meal as for…
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There are few snacks that I actually make in the kitchen because honestly, snacks are so much easier to buy. When I need an easy snack, and I need it soon, I’ll pop some chickpeas into the oven. Roasted chickpeas…
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Sometimes when you create a new recipe, just throwing things together in a way, you surprise yourself with the end results. This overnight breakfast casserole is a recipe that does not disappoint. It’s loaded with chorizo, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, peppers,…
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This Sunday is Easter, when Christians will celebrate Jesus rising from the dead. Alongside this very religious holiday is a day full of chocolate rabbits, colorful eggs, and wicker baskets. And the Easter Bunny of course, who delivers candy and…
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This year we are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a heaping plate of shepherd’s pie. Tender beef braised in beer, smothered with rosemary mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes. Technically speaking, it’s cottage pie because of the beef. (I do believe…
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How does a person celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and get another serving of fruits and veggies at the same time? You probably guessed. A green smoothie, friends. One of the few St. Patrick’s Day drinks not associated with beer (my…
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Whether you call it a slow cooker or a crockpot, this mighty electronic is one of the best inventions for the busy cook. My trusty little slow cooker is from the 1970s, made in an off-yellow color with flower patterns…
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How about a cocktail for your Thursday? Start happy hour early with this new concoction, a twist on the classic French 75 cocktail. In honor of the final episode of Downton Abbey this weekend, I’ve decided to name my version…
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