This post is sponsored by Love The Wild but the opinions and recipe are my own. Fish tacos are my favorite kind of tacos and I have the absolute easiest fish taco recipe to share with you today thanks to Love The Wild 20-Minute Seafood Kits. If you missed my post sharing why Love The [...]
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Secret Ingredient Scrambled Eggs
May 1, 2019 { 9 comments }Welcome to the fluffiest, tastiest scrambled eggs of your life. Oh, and they also pack an extra punch of protein. If you’ve been watching my Instagram stories, you probably know what the secret ingredient is. If not… It’s cottage cheese! Trust me when I say that adding cottage cheese to your scrambled eggs makes them [...]
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Chicken and Rice Skillet with Broccoli and Sundried Tomatoes
April 4, 2019 { 8 comments }I was at the grocery store earlier this week and saw a can of organic cream of mushroom soup in a display at the checkout. The moment saw the cream of mushroom soup, I got the biggest craving for an old school chicken and rice casserole. I don’t cook casseroles often but I sure do [...]
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Kale + Pistachio Shrimp Pasta Skillet
March 4, 2019 { 4 comments }I had a different post planned for tonight (Finn’s recent eats!!!) but dinner was so good and so easy that I had to share it with you ASAP, especially in light of all of the cooking talk going on around here. I made a shrimp pasta dish that was ready in under 20 minutes and [...]
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Carrot Maple Oat Banana Bread
January 21, 2019 { 9 comments }I always like to have some kind of quick bread or muffins in the freezer for a quick breakfast alongside scrambled eggs and fruit or an afternoon snack with tea. The freezer had been empty for far too long. I think the last quick bread I made was the pumpkin apple bread back in October…I [...]
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5 Ways to Fage: Creative Greek Yogurt Bowls
January 13, 2019 { 8 comments }This post is sponsored by FAGE; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I am thrilled to be partnering with one of my favorite brands to bring you some healthy meal and snack ideas! I keep a container of FAGE Total 5% Greek yogurt in my fridge at all times. It is hands-down my favorite [...]
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5 Ways to Add a Boost to Your Smoothies
January 10, 2019 { 7 comments }This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Bolthouse Farms® Plant Protein Milk. The opinions and text are all mine. Most of you won’t be surprised to hear that if I had to pick one favorite breakfast, it would probably be a smoothie or smoothie bowl. They always sound appetizing to me [...]
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Whole Foods Market Supplement Sale + No-Bake Peanut Butter Collagen Energy Bites Recipe
January 2, 2019 { 3 comments }This article is written in collaboration with Whole Foods Market. All opinions are my own. Happy 2019 friends. I have a feeling this is going to be a good year. Personally, I am making a commitment to do my best to make decisions about my health (all of it…physical, mental, relationship, career) by acting from [...]
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Balsamic Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots
November 14, 2018 { 6 comments }Just in time for Thanksgiving, I have an easy, healthy and delicious vegetable side dish for you! These Balsamic Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots are sure to be a hit at your Thanksgiving table with the brussels sprout loving crowd. BALSAMIC GLAZED ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND SHALLOTS Fun story, about 8 years ago I [...]
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Pumpkin Apple Bread
October 2, 2018 { 23 comments }Forgive me for posting another quick bread recipe right on the heels of my Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread but if you love sweet quick breads as much as I do, hopefully there isn’t much to forgive. I know you are going to love this Pumpkin Apple Bread recipe and I’ve received so many requests for [...]
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The Best Homemade Chicken Enchiladas
September 25, 2018 { 88 comments }The Best Homemade Chicken Enchiladas. Say goodbye to canned enchilada sauce and get ready to experience a whole new level of taste and flavor with homemade Mexican cuisine! I first published this homemade chicken enchilada recipe back in 2014 and four years later, it consistently ranks as one of the top three recipes on my [...]
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Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
August 28, 2018 { 2 comments }I have quite a few recipes for variations on banana bread on my blog. I seem to regularly find myself with very ripe bananas so I either freeze them for smoothies or bake them into banana bread. Today I’m excited to bring you a recipe for my first ever CHOCOLATE banana bread…with the addition of [...]
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Cheesy Summer Squash Casserole
August 14, 2018 { 7 comments }Many were intrigued by the squash casserole that my dad made a couple of weeks ago while I was in Florida and I received requests for a recipe. I was happy to create my own version of squash casserole to share with you guys today! I served this recipe to some friends who came over [...]
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Fig, Walnut and Tahini Granola
August 8, 2018 { 8 comments }Every time I make homemade granola I am reminded how much better I like it than the store-bought variety but I still slack on baking it on a regular basis. When I was doing my meal planning for the week, I knew breakfast would look like smoothies, smoothie bowls and greek yogurt bowls…all of which [...]
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Three-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits {Recipe + Video}
August 1, 2018 { 17 comments }It’s biscuit day! I’m excited to share this tutorial with you on how to make three-ingredient buttermilk biscuits. I not only have step-by-step photos to accompany the recipe but I also made a video! I actually craved biscuits on and off during pregnancy but always turned to the canned or frozen variety. Having a taste [...]
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“Doctored Up ” Sweet Kale Salad Kit + Recent Eats
July 28, 2018 { 46 comments }In the last year or so I have found myself really enjoying various kale salad kits. There is something to be said for opening up the bag and dumping the greens in a bowl versus washing, de-stemming and chopping your own (especially with a new baby!). I also like how they typically include other greens [...]
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Italian Chicken Casserole
June 28, 2018 { 10 comments }Last week I posted a photo of this Italian Chicken Casserole to my Instagram story and was immediately inundated with recipe requests through DM. I mean, what’s not to love about a cheesy baked pasta dish? Always a winner in my book…and clearly yours too! So before we proceed…some notes… I have a lot of [...]
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Banana Morning Glory Muffins or Quick Bread
April 10, 2018 { 11 comments }Last Sunday morning I had the urge to bake something breakfasty. I had overripe bananas on hand but a craving for morning glory muffins…so I decided to combine the two and make “mash up” of banana bread and morning glory muffins/quick bread. The result was delicious! The recipe ended up yielding 12 muffins with enough [...]
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Simple Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
March 15, 2018 { 5 comments }I know you guys appreciate an easy recipe as much as I do so when I was creating this chicken, sweet potato and black bean chili recipe I tried to keep it as simple as possible. The relatively short ingredient list does not make for a chili that is lacking in flavor. This bowl is [...]
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Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls with Coconut Curry Almond Butter Sauce and Shrimp
January 25, 2018 { 16 comments }I’m so excited to share this recipe for Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls with Coconut Curry Almond Butter Sauce and Shrimp with you. This is one that I’ve been making for a little over six months now and it’s something I know you guys are going to love! Would you believe that when I first made [...]
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Made from Scratch Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup with Turmeric
January 17, 2018 { 36 comments }Chicken noodle soup might be basic but there’s nothing better than its simple goodness on a cold winter day…especially if you’re fighting off a cold or the flu. This is my personal favorite recipe for a homemade chicken noodle soup that is 100% made from scratch and also features a healthy dose of the anti-inflammatory [...]
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Soft and Caky Pumpkin Muffins with Dates and Nuts
October 4, 2017 { 7 comments }These soft and caky pumpkin muffins are studded with dates and nuts. They’re perfect alongside coffee or tea for breakfast or an afternoon snack! The fall cooking and baking bug has officially got its teeth in me. I am finding myself craving time in the kitchen and feeling all sorts of creativity and inspiration flowing. [...]
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Ina’s Apple Pie Bars – Easier Than Apple Pie!
September 27, 2017 { 77 comments }I baked Ina Garten’s Apple Pie Bars on Sunday afternoon and it’s safe to say that it’s the best baking recipe that I’ve tried in a long time. Ina + Apple Pie = two things you just can’t go wrong with. I inadvertently messed up on the recipe but I think that made the bars [...]
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Kale and Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chickpeas and Pepitas
June 16, 2017 { 10 comments }When we moved a few months ago some friends of ours delivered dinner to us on moving night. They brought us a vegan veggie soup and a kale and quinoa salad that we are now obsessed with. These friends of ours are kale salad connoisseurs and after years of eating kale salads from restaurants all [...]
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Matcha Ginger Green Smoothie
June 8, 2017 { 14 comments }Good morning! It’s been a great week over here. We are officially less than one week away from our Europe trip and getting very excited. So far the plan is two days in Brussels, a day trip to Bruges and we’ve confirmed an overnight in Amsterdam. We booked the cutest Airbnb apartment in the de [...]
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My Favorite Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe – Ready in 20 Minutes!
June 1, 2017 { 8 comments }I have been making this easy chicken parmesan recipe since college! It’s one of my go-to chicken recipes because I almost always have the ingredients on hand, it’s ready in 20 minutes and it’s crazy delicious! I actually can’t believe that I haven’t shared this recipe before now. I have not been posting many recipes [...]
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7 Memorial Day Recipes for Parties, Picnics and Cookouts
May 25, 2017 { 9 comments }Happy Thursday! Memorial Day is just around the corner and I know many of you have fun festivities planned for the long weekend. If you’re attending a party, picnic or cookout, here are seven of my favorite Memorial Day recipes that are sure to be a hit! Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad with Pepper Jelly [...]
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Sourdough Bread: A Step-By-Step Guide for Home Bakers
April 5, 2017 { 72 comments }This post has been a long time in the works but I finally have a complete step-by-step guide to the process of baking sourdough bread ready to share! A few notes before we get started… Don’t be intimidated! My dad encouraged me for years to bake my own sourdough bread but the process just seemed [...]
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Homemade Sourdough Bread: Must-Have and Nice-To-Have Tools
March 29, 2017 { 12 comments }In preparation for my upcoming sourdough bread tutorial (yes, it’s really happening and it’s going to be one epic post), I wanted to write a separate post about what you need to have on hand to successfully bake sourdough. This way, when I post the tutorial and you think, “I have got to make that [...]
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My Favorite Carrot Apple Butternut Ginger Soup Made Easy
March 21, 2017 { 18 comments }One of the soup recipes that I make most frequently to have on hand for lunch or a light dinner is a delicious carrot apple butternut ginger soup creation that is the perfect blend of savory, sweet and spicy. It lends itself well to modifications and versatility, especially when it comes to the spices used. [...]
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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken {Paleo + Whole30}
February 5, 2017 { 24 comments }One of the ways I keep the Whole30 feeling fresh and fun is by challenging myself to menu plan and to try new dinner recipes. I feel like we’ve discovered so new recipes this go round that we’ll continue making all year, not just on the Whole30. This Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is one of [...]
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Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping
January 26, 2017 { 17 comments }A recipe for Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping that is hearty, delicious and easy to prep ahead of time. I didn’t know I liked shepherd’s pie until recently. I was intrigued by a recipe I saw on another blog and was surprised by how much I loved it. It’s the perfect winter comfort food with [...]
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Thai Red Coconut Curry with Chicken and Veggies {Whole30 & Paleo}
January 17, 2017 { 10 comments }I’m so excited to share my recipe for red coconut curry with you! It’s been one of my favorite easy at home Thai-inspired dinners for many, many years. When I did my first Whole30 last year, I was so pleasantly surprised to find that my favorite red and green curry pastes were Whole30-compliant. If you’ve [...]
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You Must Make This Dinner + Recent Eats
January 13, 2017 { 8 comments }It’s an amazing Friday over here because it’s currently 70 degrees and sunny. I’m going to zoom through this post so that I can get the girls outside and take advantage of it before rain and clouds set in for the next 5 days. Let’s talk about food. I made a dinner last night that [...]
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Lemony Chicken and Kale Soup
January 10, 2017 { 3 comments }I whipped up this lemony chicken and kale soup to have on hand for lunches this week. It’s light, brothy and packed with veggies but also super comforting and hearty. I primarily made it because I’ve been freezing! You guys know that if left to my own devices, I’ll go with a salad nine times [...]
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Egg Casserole with Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash and Sausage {Whole30 + Paleo}
January 4, 2017 { 12 comments }This recipe for egg casserole with sweet potatoes, butternut squash and sausage is Whole30-compliant and Paleo but even if those words don’t mean much to you, I promise you’ll find it delicious! I made this casserole to bring to a potluck brunch but I’ve been reheating the leftovers all week for easy breakfasts and lunches. [...]
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My Favorite Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
November 29, 2016 { 11 comments }I can’t believe that in six plus years of writing this blog that I haven’t shared my favorite homemade spaghetti sauce recipe with you! I started making this recipe my first year out of college when I was in my first “real world” job and apartment. I can vividly remember sitting in my apartment and [...]
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Thanksgiving Eve + Pumpkin Crunch Cake Recipe + The Best Turkey Trot
November 25, 2016 { 11 comments }I hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving. If you’re needing a quick 30-minute “do anywhere with no equipment” workout in, don’t forget about my Torch the Turkey workout! :) We traveled to Beaufort, South Carolina to celebrate Thanksgiving with Tanner’s mom. Before we left on Thanksgiving eve, we taught our annual Butterball Boot Camp [...]
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Brussles Sprout and Kale Salad with Butternut Squash, Pears, Goat Cheese and a Balsamic Date Vinaigrette
November 22, 2016 { 5 comments }This shredded brussels sprout and kale salad features roasted butternut squash, sliced pears, toasted pecans and honey goat cheese and is topped with a chopped date and balsamic vinaigrette. I was challenged to create a healthy holiday recipe by Bon Appetit and ALDI for an Instagram project (head on over to Instagram to check it [...]
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Tried and True Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
November 17, 2016 { 9 comments }Thanksgiving is just a week away and if you’re finalizing your menu plan or deciding what you’ll be contributing to a family or group meal, this is the post for you. It’s not secret that I love to cook and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. Over the last 10 years or so, [...]
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Gluten-Free & Paleo Pumpkin Banana Muffins
November 2, 2016 { 20 comments }These gluten-free and paleo pumpkin banana muffins are a perfect addition to your breakfast spread or a great option for an afternoon snack. And with just under 150 calories per muffin and no processed sugar, you can feel good about enjoying a freshly baked treat! My current breakfast obsession is two scrambled eggs, fresh fruit [...]
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Maple Apple Spice Cake
September 20, 2016 { 24 comments }Apple cake is one of the desserts I look forward to most every fall. I developed this recipe for Maple Apple Spice Bundt Cake in fall of 2013 and it immediately became my favorite apple cake. It’s now a staple in my fall/holiday baking rotation. Fresh apple cake reminds me so much of my childhood. My [...]
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Perfect Paleo Banana Bread
September 15, 2016 { 363 comments }I originally shared this Paleo Banana Bread recipe in 2013. It’s received hundreds of glowing reviews and remains one of the top three recipes on my blog…for good reason! It’s easy to prep with no mixer required, has short ingredients list, is gluten-free and Paleo-friendly and tastes delicious. I’ve made this recipe over and over again [...]
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Ancho Chile & Cinnamon Brined Bone-In Pork Chops
September 7, 2016 { 4 comments }I feel like pork chops don’t get the love they deserve. The pork chops of our youth were either thin cut and cooked until they were way overdone, fried or dare I mention Shake & Bake? (<— AHH! I swear I could taste that seasoning as I typed the words!) Luckily, I had parents who were pork [...]
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Peaches & Cream Egg White Oatmeal
August 31, 2016 { 6 comments }Good morning! You know how life seems to ebb and flow? There are good times, bad times and a lot of mundane in between. Over the last few weeks I’ve come to realize that I’m smack in the middle of one of those good times and feeling a deeper sense of peace and ease right now than [...]
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Dairy-Free Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
August 25, 2016 { 8 comments }We had pancakes for breakfast on a Thursday morning and it was kind of the best thing ever. I made these dairy-free blueberry buttermilk pancakes last Sunday morning and knew I had to recreate them again this week to photograph and share with you because they were so amazing. We “mmm’d” our way through them [...]
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Spiced Zucchini, Carrot and Banana Bread (Or Muffins!)
August 11, 2016 { 14 comments }I’ve had the baking bug lately and this spiced zucchini, carrot and banana bread is my favorite thing that I’ve baked over the last month or so. I can also easily be turned into muffins or mini loaves. It all started when I set out to make banana bread to take along on my beach trip [...]
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Grilled Plantains with Brown Sugar Butter Glaze
July 26, 2016 { 13 comments }These grilled plantains with brown sugar butter glaze are a delicious way to enjoy ripe plantains and make an easy summer side dish or dessert! I know I’ve bragged on my dad’s cooking many times on my blog before but I have to do it again today. Whether it’s baking bread, making homemade yogurt, serving up [...]
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The Most Addictive Avocado Toast Ever
June 9, 2016 { 35 comments }I have been so obsessed with this avocado, sauerkraut and scrambled egg toast combination that I couldn’t wait one more day to share it with you. It’s been on heavy rotation for breakfast, brunch, lunch and late night dinners. It doesn’t matter what time of day it is, it’s always the right time for this [...]
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Roasted Broccoli Tutorial: Crowns and Stems
June 2, 2016 { 14 comments }Roasted broccoli is a staple side dish in our house. I’m sure many of you are already on the roasted broccoli bandwagon but today I’m going to walk you through a new prep method I learned from my dad that includes roasting the crowns and stems of the broccoli! Broccoli seems to be one of the [...]