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Breakfast for Dinner
I love eggs! From my head down to myyy legs! I don’t remember how the rest of the jingle goes, but the American Egg Board’s marketing really worked on me. But perhaps you’re a little suspicious of these pre-chickens. Perhaps you’re wondering the same question I’m often asked: Will eating eggs raise my cholesterol? Delicious scramble… The…
Read More30-Minute Recipe: Lemon Pesto Penne with Broccoli and Bursted Cherry Tomatoes
This simple, healthy pasta dish is an all-in-one meal that features bright lemon flavor and lots of vegetables. It’s perfect for a busy weekday night! In the last throws of summer when the temperatures still reach into the 90s (or more!) I hate to turn on my oven. Instead, I’m looking for something simple I…
Read MoreRoasted Cauliflower Taco Bowls (Easy Vegan Recipe)
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
For a healthy, delicious way to enjoy seasonal produce this winter, try this easy recipe for Creamy Butternut Squash Soup. Jump to Recipe Having a newborn means I’m even more intentional now about planning our family’s meals. There’s just so much more to take into consideration – how much time I have, when I need…
Read MoreHome-Cooked Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu with Recipes
No Bake Sugar Cookie Bites by Maggie Farley, MA, RD from Meals with Maggie Staying in with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? Try this menu of heart-healthy recipes to treat your loved one, featuring recipes from culinary Registered Dietitians. Every year we celebrate Valentine’s Day with a home-cooked meal. Don’t get me wrong; I love…
Read MoreGreek Spaghetti Squash
What’s on your menu this week? In the dead of winter, when snow grows more quickly than anything else, I like to rely on winter squash from the previous season. Thus, today I bring you a winter dish featuring spaghetti squash. This recipe for Greek Spaghetti Squash has become a favorite of the Peas &…
Read MoreCheddar Black Bean Burgers
This recipe for homemade Cheddar Black Bean Burgers is a delicious vegetarian meat alternative. Enjoy these easy-to-make, plant-based burgers made with real whole food ingredients! If you’re shifting towards a plant-based diet, you’re probably going to need an option for a burger. Luckily, there are many plant-based burger alternatives at the grocery store. You can…
Read MoreHomemade Chicken Strips
I like weird food. I like fancy food. I like to explore other cuisines and other cultures via the language of food. But sometimes I just want chicken strips. Unfortunately, most of the chicken strips out there just aren’t that good for you. They’re often made of that weird “pink stuff” which is supposed to…
Read MoreThree Bean Mexican Salad
We arrived home a couple of weeks ago from celebrating my birthday (which happens to fall on Cinco de Mayo) in Mexico. You only turn 30 once, right? So better enjoy it. Beach-side Blogging Bestest Friends When in Mexico… Enjoy it I did. But when I came back I was very ready (or at least…
Read MoreCurried Red Lentils with Fried Cauliflower and Peanuts
I just returned home to Colorado from Sunny Southern California. The average temperature there was in the 60s. Today the high is a mere 38 degrees – which is about 30 degrees warmer than it’s been in the last week. Winter, I’m kind of over you. But if you must snow me in and prevent…
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