Category Archives: All Recipes

Turkey Burgers on Portabello Mushroom Buns

Oh my. A little on the adverturous side for you classic burger + bun people, but there is nothing not to love about this upgraded combo, using portabello mushrooms instead of bread for the burger buns. Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading

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{Hand-squeezed} Blood Orange & Grapefruit Greyhounds

Valentines Day is right around the corner, and whether you’re a hater or a lover {oh!} of the holiday, a good, simple and clean cocktail recipe {or flavored water} is always a great thing to have up your sleeve. So, … Continue reading

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{Healthy} Super Bowl Apps & Snacks:

 Super Bowl Sunday is all about the food. And football + commercials perhaps {depending who you ask}. And Super Bowl food = junk food {usually}. But why be usual? Especially when you’ll feel like crap the next day.  What about … Continue reading

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Roasted Beet Salad {with goat cheese}

Beets. Always loved ‘em. Never cooked them on my own. They’ve always looked too intimidating to me- like a knife can’t even get to it. I mean, look at them: Little tough guys. But with such a high concentration of … Continue reading

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Parmesan Kale Chips

Kale was just named the “healthiest” vegetable around last week, with the most nutrients per bite than anything else out there.  Heavy doses of vitamin k, vitamin a, magnesium, fiber, calcium, omega 3 fatty acids, a extremely high antioxidant count … Continue reading

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{homemade} Fuji Applesauce

Can’t stop. Won’t stop. No reason to, really. I will never buy store-bought applesauce again. I think you’ll feel the same. Who knew it was so easy to make? Apples + cinnamon+ water + 15 mins. The perfect snack, side … Continue reading

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Weeknight Lentil Vegetable Soup

Phew! After a few weeks of celebrating so many great things, this past Monday brought a more tired feeling with it, and left me craving something healthy after a weekend of  wine, amazing desserts and food in every nook and … Continue reading

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almond-dark chocolate-sea salt toffee.

Wait right there. You don’t have to scroll down to double check. I’ll admit it. The dark chocolate + sea salt combo is back again for a 2nd post. I just can’t help it. But, this one is different. It … Continue reading

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{sea salt} + {dark chocolate} + {coconut} bites

Dessert without any added sugar &  flour. I know what you’re thinking. But wait. Because these little dessert bites actually taste great, despite all of those things missing. And in the season of endless sugar and flour treats that can … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Thoughts {and Recipes}

Thanksgiving. Let’s talk about it. And the approaching holiday season as well. For most, Thanksgiving marks the time of the year where people let themselves go. The 5-7 lb creep as the year comes to an end.  For some, even … Continue reading

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