Kale, Apple + Walnut Salad
California Walnuts Dinner Club! For the dressing: About 1/2 cup walnut halves (about 2 ounces) 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2-3 tablespoons of water For the...
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Coconut butter. Where have you been all my life? Coconut has been a growing food trend as of lately because of recent studies. Coconut oil used to get a bad rap because it was often chemically changed and treated which made it full of trans fats. In the natural...
read moreFarro with Mushrooms & Onions
Hopefully, winter is almost over and we can move on to capri pants, sunshine and more colorful fruits and veggies. But I won't believe it until I see it. So until then, here is a fun dish to make. It's made with farro but you could always use barley, wheat berries...
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High Rising Quiche Recipe
For Kara's shower, we wanted to make something special. We thought about little sandwiches and tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons, but that is hard to plan for 50 people. We thought about breakfast casseroles with bread and eggs but decided quiche would be...
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Maple + Mustard Roasted Veggies
Happy Election Day! This may be a favorite fall recipe of the year. It's sweet + savory and rich with flavor. I can't wait to make it again. Maple + Mustard Roasted Veggies 1/2 butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1 head of cauliflower, cut into pieces 1 lb. brussel...
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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
How is it November 1st already? Where did October go? Where did September go? Where did the all of the leaves on the trees go? Sandy has really turned fall into winter, but that has been the least of the problems she has caused. I have been glued to CNN this week,...
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Low Fat Pumpkin Muffins
With all of the business of the weekend, I forgot to share one of my favorite fall recipes! It's unbelievably easy and it's always a hit. The muffins come out super moist and dense with tons of great flavor. I got stuff to make a few more batches for the weekend...
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Toddler Meals: Piece of Bread Pizza
For lunch yesterday, Anna was in NEED of pizza. There was no way she wasn't going to have pizza. Some combination of being two years old, and just plain stubborn. So I did what I had to do - I got the girl some pizza. It was actually a perfect lunch. Something I felt...
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Vegan Pumpkin Bread
Can't get enough pumpkin lately. I have been mixing it into oatmeal, homemade mac + cheese for Anna and yogurt at 3pm when I need an easy snack. This bread was a creation that came from two black bananas that Brady was trying to throw away. How dare him. 🙂 The bread...
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Pumpkin Glazed Goat Cheese
I love coming up with new recipes and ideas for entertaining. Especially recipes that are simple and taste great. This recipe came together before we went to Hallie's for a dinner party on Saturday. I wanted something seasonal and delicious! It's also gluten free if...
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