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Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Topping
Nothing screams comfort food like a piping hot casserole dish filled with a savory beef and veggie filling and a smooth, creamy sweet potato topping. It’s time for Shepherd’s pie. While this might not be the traditional version, the filling has all of those yummy Shepherd’s pie ingredients and flavors with a bright and colorful…
Read MorePumpkin Spice Latte
Are you a pumpkin spice latte fan? Better known as a PSL, this fall-inspired latte has become a coffee icon! While the coffee shop version tastes delicious, you can save calories AND $$ by making your own at home. My version has real pumpkin puree, your favorite brewed coffee, real maple syrup and vanilla extract,…
Read MoreChicken Fricassee
It’s the time of year for healthier comfort food! Sometimes that means a warm bowl of soup, a cozy casserole or a mug of hot cocoa. No matter what you’re in the mood for, there are easy ways to lighten up your favorite comfort food dish. Chicken Fricassee is a classic stewed chicken dish with…
Read MoreBroccoli Mac and Cheese Cups
Who doesn’t love mac and cheese? We’ve taken classic mac and cheese and made it a bit healthier with a lighter cheese sauce and loads of broccoli (but equally delicious). We also baked them up in a muffin tin to make them into portion-sized cups, perfect for school lunches! You could easily use other vegetables…
Read MoreGlobal Food in Five: Tofu Sisig
I’m excited to share the next recipe in our Global Food in Five series: Tofu Sisig! This recipe has crispy tofu, lots of mushrooms, bell pepper and onion, plenty of chilies and a creamy, umami-rich sauce to bring it all together. I like to serve it over a bed of brown rice or quinoa to…
Read MoreBaked Chickpea Falafel
This falafel is a Middle Eastern-inspired recipe using chickpeas (instead of the traditional fava beans), and grinding them with herbs, lemon, aromatics (onion and garlic) and breadcrumbs, then forming them into balls and baking them until they’re light and golden. I serve them with a little drizzle of spicy aioli and they make for the…
Read MorePeach Blueberry Smoothies
Nothing beats a cold, refreshing smoothie! I like to whip these up for breakfast on-the-go or for a quick snack if I haven’t consumed enough fruits or veggies for the day. They’re delicious, sweet and nutritious – what more could you ask for?! There are so many different variations of this smoothie. Here are my…
Read MoreBlackened Grilled Salmon
This omega-3-packed recipe for blackened grilled salmon will knock your socks off! The flavor from the homemade (and SUPER easy to make) blackened seasoning is so delicious, and goes so well on grilled salmon. Serve with a green salad and you’ve got yourself an amazing meal. I shared these tips a few years ago when…
Read MoreGlobal Food in Five: Chicken Tikka
We’re excited to continue sharing recipes from our Global Food in Five Series! This recipe is an Indian-inspired version of Chicken Tikka. It’s yogurt-marinated and spiced chicken thighs threaded on skewers that are grilled to perfection. I think you’re absolutely going to love this one! How to make it: First, make the marinade. In a…
Read MoreTuna Salad Stuffed Tomatoes
You know what I love? A no-cook meal that is perfect for meal prep that features fresh-from-the-garden produce! That is exactly what these tuna salad-stuffed tomatoes are all about! We have a juicy, ripe tomato stuffed with a light tuna salad featuring celery, fresh dill, lemon and Dijon mustard. YUM! How to make tuna salad…
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