12 Favorite Kale Salads (Plus, How to Make the Best Kale Sal
Why do I love kale salads" For starters, they’re a great pack-for-lunch option. Dressed kale salads keep well in the refrigerator for a couple of d...
21-01-2020 22:09
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Perfect Lentils, Every Time
Lentils have a lot going for them. They’re inexpensive, environmentally friendly, highly nutritious, and come in a range of colors and textures. Al...
20-01-2020 22:03
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My Top 10 Tools for Healthy Cooking
These are the cooking tools that I can’t cook without. They are the tools that I miss when I cook in other kitchens, and the items that I reach for...
12-01-2020 22:04
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Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans)
The Italians have graced us with countless delicious recipes. This is indisputable! I’ve loved pizza and spaghetti for as long as I can remember, o...
08-01-2020 22:04
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My Top 10 Recipes of 2019
This year was big, wonderful, and completely life-changing. We fast-forwarded through some major life events, which was trying at times but always wo...
01-01-2020 22:02
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Your Top 10 Recipes of 2019
What. A. Year. Twenty-nineteen was an absolute whirlwind around here (more about that tomorrow). Time seems to be at a welcome standstill for a momen...
30-12-2019 22:06
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Classic Manhattan Cocktail
Do you love a good Manhattan cocktail" I do. Manhattans are one of my go-to cocktails when we’re out and about. I’ve been working on my repertoir...
23-12-2019 22:08
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Roasted Butternut Squash, Pomegranate and Wild Rice “S
This concept started out as a Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. It took a few twists and turns through the development process.
Here’s what we ended up...
19-12-2019 22:03
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16-12-2019 22:04
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Fresh Ginger Tea
Ever had real, fresh ginger tea" It’s soothing and invigorating at the same time. Ginger tea has been consumed for centuries, and yet it has only r...
12-12-2019 22:03
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Toasted Everything Bagel Seasoning
Do you love everything bagels" Me, too. They’ve always been my favorite. When we were little, our parents would take us to the bagel shop on Sunday...
08-12-2019 22:04
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04-12-2019 22:03
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Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups
We’re coming in hot with a very last-minute Thanksgiving dessert recipe! The idea came to me when I was exasperated by yet another failed attempt t...
28-11-2019 21:59
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33 Meatless Thanksgiving Recipes
“What can vegetarians eat on Thanksgiving"” Speaking as a vegetarian, I don’t need or expect a designated entrée. I’m happy enjoying hearty s...
23-11-2019 22:03
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Peanut Butter Oat Cookies
I’d like to introduce you to my new favorite cookies. This peanut butter oatmeal cookie recipe yields cookies that are tender on the inside, chewy ...
22-11-2019 22:07
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Perfect Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels sprouts are a revelation! The best roasted Brussels sprouts are crisp and golden on the outside, and tender on the inside. They’re...
20-11-2019 22:04
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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Party Nuts
These roasted mixed nuts are completely irresistible. They’re a little sweet, a little spicy, and nice and toasty.
These nuts will be a hit at your...
16-11-2019 22:01
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Favorite Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas
Healthy, attainable, feel-good recipes?those are my favorite. Take this simple green salad, which has been my go-to holiday salad for five years now....
13-11-2019 22:04
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Seriously Good Vegetable Soup
You know how most vegetable soups are pretty tired and “blah”" Not this one! This hearty homemade vegetable soup is full of fresh, wholesome flav...
11-11-2019 22:08
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Chilaquiles Rojos
Where have these red chilaquiles been all my life" Chilaquiles (pronounced chee-luh-key-lays) are a traditional Mexican breakfast made with tortilla ...
06-11-2019 22:02
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The Best Guacamole
Here is my fool-proof, authentic guacamole recipe. It’s creamy, fresh and completely irresistible. I’m sharing it with you today because my frien...
29-10-2019 22:11
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Honey Mustard Brussels Sprout Slaw
If you haven’t made this Brussels sprout slaw yet, you’ve been missing out! There’s a good chance you’ve missed this recipe, since it’s bee...
26-10-2019 22:09
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13 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
We carved pumpkins on the kitchen island last night. I think my pumpkin is the best; my husband claims that his is the best. Perhaps we’ll poll you...
22-10-2019 22:12
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Spicy Red Pepper & Feta Dip
It’s football season, and I’m here for it. I mean, I’m here for the party snacks. Someone please invite me to your watch party and I’ll bring...
17-10-2019 22:11
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Let’s cozy up with a bowl of warm, creamy butternut squash soup. Butternut squash and cool weather go together like they were made for each other?w...
16-10-2019 22:01
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Veggie Teriyaki Stir-Fry with Noodles
As promised! This is the made-from-scratch version of the teriyaki stir-fry that my husband whipped up with our leftover veggies. He’s so good at i...
10-10-2019 22:02
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Bold Teriyaki Sauce
I’m going to go ahead and say it: This isn’t authentic Japanese teriyaki sauce. It’s the American version of teriyaki sauce, with loads of ging...
07-10-2019 22:07
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27-09-2019 22:00
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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
We caught our first cool fall breeze this week. Do you know what that means" It’s pumpkin muffin time.
I snapped some new photos of my favorite pum...
26-09-2019 22:02
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Za’atar Spice Blend
I’m having a moment with za’atar, a classic Middle Eastern seasoning. Za’atar is a unique blend of herbal, earthy, savory, tangy and salty flav...
21-09-2019 21:59
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Ratatouille
It’s ratatouille season! Ratatouille is a classic end-of-summer French stew that’s fun to say (rat-tuh-TOO-ee) and fun to make. It’s packed wit...
18-09-2019 22:08
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Pimento Cheese
I love pimento cheese. There, I said it. If you’re not from the South, you might be wondering, “What is pimento cheese"”
Pimento cheese is a cl...
14-09-2019 22:04
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Crispy Bean Tostadas with Smashed Avocado and Jicama-Cilantr
Any tostada fans out there" If you love tacos, you’ll love tostadas. Tostadas are basically flat tacos with a crispy tortilla base. They’re a lit...
11-09-2019 22:03
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Layered Panzanella
Panzanella! A fun name for a bold summertime salad. Panzanella is Italy’s delicious solution for extra tomatoes and stale bread.
This panzanella sa...
04-09-2019 22:04
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Watermelon Salad with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
This recipe’s title doesn’t do this beauty justice. Look at it! This watermelon salad recipe is a showstopper, if I can say so myself.
This salad...
30-08-2019 21:59
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Kir Royale Cocktail
Is it too soon for a cocktail" Nah, I don’t think so. We’ve been celebrating with Kir Royale cocktails this summer, and I wanted to introduce you...
28-08-2019 22:01
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Blistered Shishito Peppers
Are you acquainted with shishito peppers" They are thin-skinned little green peppers that you can cook up in a skillet in ten minutes. Once they have...
23-08-2019 22:04
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Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
My now-husband asked me out for spring rolls and beer for our first date. I vividly remember walking into the nearby Thai restaurant to meet him. Our...
20-08-2019 21:58
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45 Recipes that Pack Well for Lunch
Eating too many sad desk lunches these days" No more! Below, you’ll find roughly 45 of my favorite recipes that pack well for lunch. Since there ar...
16-08-2019 21:57
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Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle
It’s peak tomato season, which means it’s also bruschetta season! By bruschetta, I mean the Americanized version of authentic Italian bruschetta,...
12-08-2019 21:58
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07-08-2019 21:59
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Mai Tai Cocktails
I’ve been meaning to share this epic mai tai recipe with you for months! I found the recipe in my friend Alana Kysar’s beautiful new cookbook, Al...
25-07-2019 22:04
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Favorite Breakfast Tacos
These “breakfast” tacos are a quick and satisfying meal any time of day. They’re full of fluffy scrambled eggs and seasoned sautéed vegetables,...
23-07-2019 21:59
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Cheater’s Aioli
My husband I don’t argue about much, but we do argue about aioli. Yep, aioli. We argue about the degree to which it is similar or different from ma...
18-07-2019 22:03
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Mango “Burrito” Bowls with Crispy Tofu and Peanu
Think of these sunny mango bowls as a Thai spin on your favorite burrito bowl. They’re refreshing and hearty, sweet and savory, and my new favorite...
16-07-2019 22:01
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Fresh Bellini Cocktail
Cheers! It’s peach season, which means it’s also bellini season. Bellinis are sparkling Italian cocktails made with two simple ingredients: Prose...
12-07-2019 22:01
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Best Tabbouleh
Finally! I’ve figured out how to make the best tabbouleh. It’s just as good, if not better than, my favorite local Middle Eastern restaurant’s....
09-07-2019 22:02
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Raw Squash and Feta
Meet my favorite couscous salad, featuring pearled couscous and colorful summertime produce. This Mediterranean-style salad is light, refreshing, and...
04-07-2019 22:07
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Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
Yep, this cilantro lime brown rice tastes just like Chipotle’s! Chipotle’s burrito bowls are my go-to “fast food” meal when we’re in a hurr...
18-06-2019 22:04
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Favorite Carrot Cake
Finally! Meet my tested and perfected carrot cake recipe. I’ve been working on this carrot cake for a long time, and I’m so happy to report that ...
15-06-2019 22:01
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Naturally Sweetened Cream Cheese Frosting
I’ve been experimenting with naturally sweetened cream cheese frosting. After much trial and error, here’s my recipe! Instead of powdered sugar, ...
14-06-2019 22:03
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Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
Special occasions call for cake, and cake calls for cream cheese frosting. Am I right" No" If cream cheese frosting is wrong, I don’t want to be ri...
14-06-2019 22:03
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Strawberry, Basil and Goat Cheese Salad with Balsamic Drizzl
I’ll be making this strawberry salad all summer long. It’s beautiful, easy to make, and beyond delicious. What more could we want"
This salad t...
05-06-2019 22:10
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How to Cook Perfect Brown Rice
Repeat after me: No more mushy rice! No more mushy rice! I’ve been using this brown rice cooking technique for years, and it never fails.
A few rea...
29-05-2019 22:06
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Herbed Potato Salad (no mayo!)
I never truly loved a potato salad, until I made this one. This potato salad recipe is a riff on classic French potato salads, which contain no mayo ...
23-05-2019 21:59
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Banana Coconut Muffins
Coconut lovers, this double-coconut banana muffin recipe is for you! I’m confident you’ll fall in love with the sweet, bright flavors and contras...
21-05-2019 22:03
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Classic Aperol Spritz
We’re going to Italy this summer, so I’m celebrating with this classic Aperol spritz recipe! Aperol spritzes are ultra refreshing, not-too-sweet ...
16-05-2019 22:05
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25 Fresh Mother’s Day Recipes
Mother’s Day snuck up on me this year! I’ve rounded up my favorite spring-y recipes for the last-minute people like me.
These fresh, vegetarian r...
11-05-2019 22:04
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Easy Romesco Sauce
Romesco sauce is an unforgettable sauce. It’s bold, zippy and full of roasted tomato and pepper flavor. You know how much I love sauces, and romesc...
09-05-2019 22:08
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Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Looking for a fun, fresh party appetizer" This colorful pineapple salsa recipe will be a big hit. It’s a little sweet, a little spicy, and 100% del...
03-05-2019 22:04
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Halloumi Tacos with Pineapple Salsa & Aji Verde
Oh boy. We’ve been working up to this recipe all week and I’m so excited to share these tacos with you today!
These vegetarian tacos feature frie...
03-05-2019 22:04
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Aji Verde (Spicy Peruvian Green Sauce)
Meet my new favorite hot sauce! Aji verde is a bold and bright Peruvian green sauce. It’s spicy and tangy, and packed with fresh flavor.
We’ve be...
01-05-2019 22:07
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Perfect Roasted Asparagus
It’s asparagus season, and I can’t get enough of it. Roasting asparagus brings out its best. The tips get a little crispy in the oven, which I lo...
25-04-2019 22:09
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Mujaddara (Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions)
Are you familiar with mujadarra" It’s a beautiful dish layered with lentils and rice at the bottom, followed by caramelized onions (the more, the b...
24-04-2019 22:07
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50+ Spring Brunch Recipes
Kansas City is in full bloom and I feel like I’m living in an Easter basket. I spy shades of light purple, pink and yellow from my window. After th...
19-04-2019 22:03
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Farro and Kale Salad with Goat Cheese
Another kale salad" Yep. I can’t stop eating this one. It’s full of tender massaged kale, chewy cooked whole grains, tangy crumbled goat cheese, ...
16-04-2019 22:10
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Favorite Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Sometimes only a grilled cheese sandwich will do. You know what I mean" Likewise, sometimes a grilled cheese sandwich is the only vegetarian option I...
13-04-2019 22:04
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Classic Tomato Soup (Lightened Up!)
This soup is everything I want tomato soup to be! It’s rich and creamy, yet doesn’t weigh me down. It’s bursting with amazing tomato flavor, ye...
09-04-2019 22:10
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Turmeric-Spiced Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Today is a big day for my friends Jack and Jeanine?it’s book launch day! I hope you’re familiar with their blog, Love and Lemons. It’s one of m...
03-04-2019 22:08
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Perfect Roasted Broccoli
Any roasted broccoli fans out there" If you’ve tried it before, I’m sure you count yourself as a fan. Roasted broccoli is tender in the middle, w...
29-03-2019 22:05
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Easy Dukkah
Have you tried dukkah yet" It’s easy to fall in love with freshly-made dukkah, an Egyptian nut, seed and spice blend. Dukkah livens up the most bas...
22-03-2019 22:02
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20 Simple Vegetarian Dinners
This is a busy season, and I’m feeling energized by the warmer weather and longer days. Finally! I can’t wait for Kansas City to turn green again...
18-03-2019 22:05
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Quick Collard Greens
I’m having a moment with cooked greens. I know, this is thrilling news, right" I’ve put cooked kale in my mashed potatoes, and now I’m sautéing...
15-03-2019 22:04
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Kale Colcannon
If you’re like me, you might think of mashed potatoes as holiday-only food. And if you’re like me, you might often wish for more holidays that ca...
12-03-2019 22:05
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Blood Orange & Avocado Salad
It’s still way too cold outside! The days are getting longer, though, and juicy, in-season citrus is brightening up my days. Spring will surely com...
06-03-2019 22:02
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Veggie Breakfast Sandwich
And we’re back, with another back-pocket recipe! These veggie “breakfast” sandwiches are a nice, simple meal for any time of day. Can we ever h...
27-02-2019 22:03
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Foolproof Shakshuka
Shakshuka! Ever had it" Shakshuka has more than a few things going for it. It’s fun to say, fun to make and fun to eat. The word shakshuka comes fr...
21-02-2019 22:02
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Chickpea Noodle Soup
Here’s my meatless version of classic chicken noodle soup, made with chickpeas instead of chicken! This soup is exactly what I want to eat when Iâ€...
18-02-2019 22:04
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Baked Ziti with Roasted Vegetables
Here she is, the lightened-up baked ziti of my dreams. This baked ziti has all of lasagna?s saucy, mozzarella-topped appeal, but is easier to pull of...
14-02-2019 21:59
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Lemony Roasted Broccoli, Arugula & Lentil Salad
It’s the hardest time of year again. It’s been gray outside for days and the snow just won’t melt. My house plants are the perfect representati...
12-02-2019 22:01
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Thai Panang Curry with Vegetables
Have you had panang curry yet" Panang curry is a rich and creamy, spicy yet balanced, peanutty coconut sauce.
I make my panang curry with lots of bel...
30-01-2019 22:05
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Simple Healthy Slaw
Let?s talk about this healthy slaw recipe. It?s proof that sometimes, the most humble of ingredients can make for the best recipes.
Take cheap cabbag...
25-01-2019 22:04
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Cookie and Kate’s Best Vegetarian Recipes
Woah. I just had the best weekend. After over-indulging the past few days, I’m looking forward to some fresh and healthy, restorative meals. Since ...
21-01-2019 22:04
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Favorite Hot Chocolate
We’re expecting more snow this weekend. What’s better than a mug of great hot chocolate on a snow day" I’ve been working on my own hot chocolat...
18-01-2019 22:03
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Quinoa Vegetable Soup with Kale
We’ve been living in a winter wonderland lately. We’ve gotten so much snow that Cookie can barely keep her head above it when we go outside (sheâ...
16-01-2019 22:08
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Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad with Feta and Avocado
Trying to eat better this year" I know, it’s extra-hard when it’s freezing cold outside and delivery pizza is just one call away. This warm, fres...
14-01-2019 22:04
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Best Lentil Soup
Updated with new photos and video.
This soup recipe was a long time coming! Over the years, I made some lackluster lentil soups that never saw the li...
11-01-2019 22:02
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Hearty Sweet Potato, Arugula & Wild Rice Salad with Gin
Thank you so much to everyone who filled out our 2019 reader survey. With over 5,000 responses (holy moly!), I’m still reading through and taking n...
08-01-2019 22:10
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What to Cook This January & 2019 Reader Survey
High fives all around! We have officially survived the holidays. If you’re looking for wholesome, satisfying, veggie-packed recipes, you’re in th...
02-01-2019 22:00
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Your Top 10 Recipes of 2018
Drumroll, please! Yesterday, I shared my favorite recipes from 2018, and today I’m sharing your favorite recipes. I’m thrilled that these recipes...
30-12-2018 21:59
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My Top 10 Recipes of 2018
Can you believe it" This year has passed by in the blink of an eye. I always love looking back at the year in recipes, since each one stirs memories ...
29-12-2018 22:02
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Naturally Sweetened Candied Pecans
I’m sneaking in one more holiday-worthy treat while I can! These candied pecans are one of my favorite recipes (well, they’re all my favorite) in...
22-12-2018 22:00
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Best Irish Coffee
It’s cold outside. Let’s warm up with classic Irish coffees! I used to make Irish coffees during my bartending days, and thought it would be fun ...
20-12-2018 22:02
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How to Make Whipped Cream from Scratch
I wasn’t wild about whipped cream until I tried real whipped cream. Have you had it" I sure hope so. It puts Cool Whip and the canned stuff to sham...
20-12-2018 22:02
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31 Wholesome Holiday Treats
If you’re on the hunt for holiday cookies and treats, I’ve got you covered! All of these recipes are made with whole grains and many are naturall...
19-12-2018 22:00
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Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash
Is this stuffed acorn squash pretty or what" I’m really excited to share this recipe with you. Roasted acorn squash halves topped with herbed quino...
18-12-2018 22:00
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Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Attention: these sweet potato fries will change your life. I’m serious! They are salty-sweet, crunchy, and spicy if you wish. Baked sweet potato fr...
15-12-2018 22:05
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Love Real Food is On Sale & More Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Exciting news! I just found out that my cookbook, Love Real Food, is included in Amazon’s book promotion right now. Love Real Food is the perfect g...
12-12-2018 22:15
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The Very Best Granola
Do you love granola" Me, too! Today, I’m sharing my “basic” granola recipe, which is also the best granola recipe. Granted, I’m partial, but ...
11-12-2018 22:10
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Fluffy Cranberry Orange Muffins
These fluffy cranberry orange muffins will make your house smell like the holidays! I hope they become your new favorite holiday muffin recipe. It to...
09-12-2018 22:04
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