This Lemon & Asparagus Risotto comes just in time to give you a filling yet light dish for Spring.  Enjoy it topped with grilled shrimp or use it as a side dish at a BBQ. Nothing beats sunshine and 70-degree weather, am I right? I am LOVING spring and don’t even mind the occasional rain […]

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May 8, 2018

Lemon & Asparagus Risotto

April is here, which is still quite shocking to me. I’m wondering where the first part of the year went. Anyone with me? Since it’s April, that means that new produce is coming into season and we can stop relying so heavily on refrigerated produce, hydroponically grown greens and flash frozen veggies. There is nothing […]

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April 3, 2018

Bacon Wrapped Balsamic Asparagus Bundles

roasted pumpkin seeds

Hey friends! Two recipes in one week? I know, crazy town. With JJ being thousands of miles away, it gives me something to distract me from my thoughts and feelings, who likes those anyways. Not to mention having these pumpkin seeds on hand means I’m snacking on something healthy instead of all the chocolate I […]

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December 7, 2017

Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Seeds

maple bacon sriracha brussels sprouts

Maple Bacon Sriracha Brussels Sprouts Well that’s a mouthful. But at least it’s a tasty mouthful. Brussels sprouts sometimes get a bad rep. That’s because they are usually boiled or steamed. Listen, that’s no way to treat your Brussels sprouts, you hear me?!? Treat your Brussels sprouts correctly and you will be in for a […]

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November 15, 2017

Maple Bacon Sriracha Brussels Sprouts

butternut squash soup

Butternut Squash Soup It has reached the 20s, fall is officially here. Or maybe we skipped right to winter? Either way, I am not longer rocking shorts and t-shirts outside so summer is gone :-(. The only thing I am happy about is leggings and comfort food. Okay, and Starbuck’s Holiday Flat White, whatever, call […]

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November 14, 2017

Thick & Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

harvest kale salad

Harvest Kale Salad with Roasted Squash  Let’s all get our Kale on. Can I get a Kale-Yeah?! When most people hear the word Kale, they think “bitter”, “gross”, “too healthy” and many other negative connotations. Now, I am not the first one to grab kale either, so I hear you. I usually opt for spinach, […]

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October 25, 2017

Harvest Kale Salad with Roasted Squash

Bacon Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates It does not matter what time of year it is, bacon wrapped dates are one of the BEST appetizers out there. While the holidays may be over, there is always a reason to want a tasty yet healthy appetizer that isn’t double wide and fried. These will go fast […]

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January 5, 2016

Bacon Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

Sweet Potato Soufflé Hi Friends. Hope this recipe makes your Tuesday a little less Bluesday. This week I am lucky enough to have my big brother in town! Thanks GE for having training up here,it is so great to have family around. Let me know what you have going on this week in the comments! […]

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November 17, 2015

Sweet Potato Souffle (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

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