Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

I can’t resist a pile of creamy mashed potatoes – can you? This version is made with rich, dreamy olive oil, a bit of milk and salt and pepper. You may think you’ll miss the butter (trust me – I love butter, too), but the rich flavor of the olive oil really takes mashed potatoes…

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Avocado Deviled Eggs

At nearly every holiday party there is a tray of perfectly styled deviled eggs, and I am always the first one to grab a couple. They are SO good and always remind me of my childhood. This year, I’m whipping up a platter of deviled eggs with an elevated twist – from both a flavor…

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Honeycrisp Apple Galette

I have been so eager to get this new recipe posted for my Honeycrisp Apple Galette! It is quite possibly my favorite dessert for so many reasons. It’s kind of like a cross between a pie and a tart and it’s much less fussy than either of those. It’s rustic and easy to make and…

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Green Beans Almondine

Many of us are putting together menus for a special holiday meal this time of year! I don’t know about you, but I love side dishes just as much – if not better than – the main! That’s why I develop several new side dish recipes each year. This year the first recipe in my…

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Pumpkin 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,…

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Broccoli 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…

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Global 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…

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Cinnamon Date Steel Cut Oats

Are you an oatmeal fan? I sure am. Especially in the fall and winter months when the weather becomes brisk and I want something cozy and satisfying to start the day. This oatmeal is extra special because it’s made with chopped dates, apples, cinnamon and vanilla so it’s extra delicious. The recipe calls for steel…

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Baked 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…

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Peach 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…

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