Steak Fajita Salad
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I really like Mexican food (ok, I’m obsessed with it!) and so do my kids. A lot of my favorite meals have a Mexican theme, and this steak fajita salad…
Healthy Recipes
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Recipes
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Crepe Cake
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I’ve made a gluten free vanilla layer cake on special occasions before, but I wanted to try my hand at a crepe cake. My version is made with protein packed…
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Baked Feta
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Our family likes feta cheese with these Greek meatball skewers and in this strawberry salad (my favorite!). But I’ve never had feta by itself before. This baked feta recipe is…
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Tex-Mex Lettuce Taco Wraps
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Growing up in the south I ate a lot of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. I’ve since created quite a few of my own variations on the humble taco. These lettuce…
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Watermelon Salad With Feta
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Strawberry and feta salad is hands down one of my favorite summer salads. This refreshing watermelon salad with feta cheese and mint leaves though is just as delicious. It’s bright,…
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Healthy Fried Cheese Sticks
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I used to love fried cheese sticks in high school and college and would even order these as my meal in restaurants. Something about the crispy breadcrumb fried exterior of…
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
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Between travel, sports practices, and homeschooling, I don’t have tons of time to devote to dinner every night. That’s where sheet pan meals come in. Minimal fuss and clean up…
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Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups
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These coconut butter cups are like my coconut clusters, but easier to make and without the coconut texture many kids don’t like. They provide a lot of healthy fats and are…
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How to Make Coquilles Saint-Jacques
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I’m a huge fan of French food (as you might notice in my cookbook!) as well as seafood, so this coquilles Saint-Jacques recipe is right up my alley. It’s a…
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Chia Seed Energy Balls
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I love chia seeds and use them in a variety of ways. They add a nice crunch when they’re used dry and gel when added to a liquid. Even better,…
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Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
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These chicken enchiladas verdes are cheesy, delicious, and a big hit with everyone in my family. They also freeze well so I can make a double batch and easily get…
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Adaptogen Chocolate Truffles Recipe
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Sometimes you just need some chocolate. Our chocolate cravings are more than just a sweet tooth, but have some genuine health reasons behind them. This healthy adaptogen truffle recipe satisfies…
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Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
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I love how happy and healthy spending time outside makes me feel, so I garden. Part of the result of that is that there’s always an abundance of zucchini during…
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Chicken Broccoli Casserole
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No one loves a good casserole recipe more than a mom. From her perspective, it’s a complete meal, loaded with veggies, and baked all in one dish. It’s easy for…
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Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Sausage Recipe
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I’m a little late to jump on the sheet pan meal train. And I don’t know why. One-pot meals, like soup or pizza stir fry, are the best, so why…
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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
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Like my strawberry cheesecake parfaits, prosciutto wrapped asparagus is one of those dishes that looks elegant and impressive but is actually really easy and quick to make. It works well…
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Savory Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
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Sometimes I struggle with side dishes. I feel like I’ve already put enough effort into planning the main dish, so sometimes the vegetable sides become a minimal-effort afterthought. Fortunately, Real…
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Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
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Summer is coming, and with it, strawberry season. Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-picked berries. And since summertime also means warmer weather, I like to have a few dessert recipes…
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Stuffed Chicken Breast
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I really love the ease of cooking a whole chicken. Sometimes I cook it in the slow-cooker, and other times I make a rotisserie-style chicken. And I always use the…
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How to Make Bubble Tea at Home
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I’ve picked up some of my favorite recipes while traveling. I tried strawberry gelato in Europe and had to try making it when I got home. I first encountered boba…
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
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In my college days, I loved eating Chinese food. Once I switched to a wellness lifestyle and realized what was in most restaurant foods, I stopped eating regular Chinese food. I decided…
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Cajun Gumbolaya Recipe
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Having some Louisiana roots, Cajun Gumbalaya (also spelled gumbolaya) is a family favorite around here. It combines the flavors of gumbo and jambalaya for an intensely flavorful recipe. As they…
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
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New muffin recipe time! My kids love muffins. After a while, they get tired of eggs for breakfast and are always excited for muffins. And they love them at all…
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Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipe
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Most of my younger years were spent in Texas, where I developed a love for all things Mexican food. Even now I often make Mexican recipes and Tex-Mex food for my family that…