RECIPES

Healthy and Easy Roasted Root Vegetables

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40 min
January 5, 2019, in ,,,

Start 2019 with healthy, easy vegetable recipes As 2019 begins, I’m sure many of you, like me, are looking for easy ways to keep your resolution to eat healthier.  However, it’s so hard to do that without feeling like you’re constantly sacrificing great taste.  I feel like keeping healthy vegetables around the house is a…

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Easy Healthy Tailgating Snacks

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5 min
October 11, 2018, in ,

It’s early October and as fall harvest begins so does tailgating season.  We love to have friends and family over to hang out and relax this time of year.  The adults tend to watch the afternoon games and the kids come in an out, munching on snacks and then heading back out.  We love that…

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Easy, Healthy ‘Taco’ Soup

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30 min
October 6, 2018, in ,

Sometimes when I look in the pantry, I don’t see a lot of hope.  A random collection of beans, corn, peas and nut butters stare back at me with very little in common with each other.  Today, after a busy morning filled with soccer and chores all I wanted was a super comforting bowl of…

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Quick and Easy North African Hummus

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15 min
August 28, 2018, in ,

Back before we had kids, I used to make a lot of elaborate meals from inspiring global recipes.  Looking at the pictures of the ingredients and the plates made me so inspired to create my own.  When we were living in England, I couldn’t find my favorite hummus in the stores and so I created…

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Spaghetti Squash Tacos

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30 min
August 22, 2018, in ,,

Although it doesn’t quite feel like fall just yet here in the Central Valley, the kids have gone back to school and the spaghetti squash and butternut squash plants are happily producing in the garden.  These large squash plants are a true gift from nature because they are truly a full meal in and of…

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Easy Grilled Figs and Goat Cheese

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15 min
July 26, 2018, in

It’s 5 days until August and the most amazing surprise showed up at our market this week – figs!  Figs are generally in season from August through October, but once they’re picked they don’t last long, so use them close to when you buy them.  Figs have been around since ancient times and are filled…

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Easy 4th of July Kabobs

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30 min
July 3, 2018, in ,

Is it me or did the Fourth of July come REALLY fast this year?  I’m a huge fan of any holiday that brings together family, friends and fireworks plus super warm weather and Fourth of July in my mind is the perfect one.  There’s no pressure to be fancy or fussy.  Instead it’s a holiday…

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No Carb Veggie Egg Muffins

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35 min
May 24, 2018, in

As we’re nearing the long Memorial Day weekend, I’m getting ready for a couple of late mornings and relaxing days with friends and family.  One of the easiest ways for me to do that is to pre-make some super healthy breakfasts that the whole family can enjoy.   This recipe is one of my favorites…

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Easy Lemongrass & Lime Shrimp Stir Fry

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20 min
May 3, 2018, in ,

I feel like we were just getting over the holidays and all of a sudden I look at the calendar and it’s May!  Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love that summer is nearly here.  The sunshine, flowers, fresh fruit and veggies at the farmers market – all of it truly warms my spirits.  With…

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Yucatan Spiced Roasted Parsnips

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25 min
April 1, 2018, in

Happy Passover and Happy Easter to those who celebrate!  Spring is such a wonderful time of the year because you get to have these hints of summer sunshine balanced with a few last crisp and rainy days. This weekend, our family celebrated Passover, which is one of my favorite holidays in our culture.  We create…

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