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Inspiration and resources for recipes, nutrition tips, fitness tips, wellness, or just listen to me "nerding" out over any of these topics!
Pan Con Tomate: One of Life's Simple Pleasures
When summer ripe tomatoes start rolling in, you're going to want to make this simple beautiful dish!
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Jun 26, 20241 min read
How to Make Quick and Healthy 15 Minute Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Craving Asian Cuisine? Make these 15 Minute Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps!
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Jun 4, 20242 min read
Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Cod with Sweet Potatoes & Veggies
This recipe is proof that a great meal can be fast, easy, and delicious. Sheet pan dinner are the best. All you need for a perfect...
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Feb 28, 20242 min read
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Banana Muffins
The perfect treat to make for your loved ones, friends, or when you're craving something wholesome with a touch of sweetness. THE...
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Feb 13, 20241 min read
Best Cheesy Garlic Bread
I mean come on, who doesn't love cheesy garlic bread? My son came up with this recipe years ago when he went away to college and it has...
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Feb 9, 20241 min read
Cinnamon Maple Glazed Pecans
Nuts for nuts! These Cinnamon Maple Glazed Pecans with warming hints of cinnamon and maple will instantly enhance any dish from salads to...
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Dec 11, 20231 min read
The Perfect Pan Seared Steak
Let's make the perfect steak at home. Pan Seared and finished in the oven, this steak is crusty and caramelized on the outside, so juicy...
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Dec 6, 20232 min read
Shrimp Alfredo...Oh So Creamy!
Shrimp Alfredo Sauté tender shrimp are packed in a rich creamy and cheesy Parmesan sauce. This is a great dish for a busy weeknight but...
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Dec 5, 20233 min read
Tortilla Baked Eggs
If you love everything eggs and omelettes you need to make tortilla baked eggs. This is loaded with protein, good carbs, healthy fat, and...
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Nov 24, 20231 min read
Chicken and Stuffing
Juicy and tender skin on chicken breasts are baked on a bed of herby buttery stuffing to create loads of flavor. The stuffing becomes a...
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Nov 14, 20233 min read
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares
Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter
This classic combination is always delicious.
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Nov 9, 20232 min read
Crispy Roasted Chicken Wings with Homemade Ranch
Crispy Roasted Chicken Wings are the perfect food to make when you're serving a crowd. They're especially nice to enjoy during football...
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Oct 14, 20231 min read
Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
What happens when you love a great bacon cheeseburger and a really good bowl of soup? You make Bacon Cheeseburger Soup! This soup is...
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Oct 8, 20232 min read
Apple Butter
When you live in the Hudson Valley and fall is on the horizon you can't help but dream in apples. From snacking on them raw to apple pie...
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Sep 6, 20231 min read
Make Your Plate Protein First
When you’re planning out what to eat for the week the best place to begin is to pick your protein first. Why? Well most likely you’re...
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Aug 17, 20232 min read
Baked Ziti
It's the quintessential dish to make. Whether for a big crowd or if you're just in the mood for a big cheesy smile in every bite, this is...
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Aug 15, 20232 min read
Tomatoes and Angel Hair...The Ultimate Summer Pasta!
I love simple food and it doesn't get more simple than summer tomatoes and pasta. The flavor of homegrown summer tomatoes is heavenly!...
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Aug 10, 20231 min read
Shrimp Tacos
Let's Taco 'bout one of my favorite meals... Shrimp Tacos! (Sorry for the cheesy pun but I had to.) Shrimp Tacos are my number one...
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Aug 7, 20233 min read
Crazy Good Salad
If you follow me on Instagram you've probably noticed that I absolutely adore a good salad. It's a daily bowl of love for your body that...
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Jul 17, 20232 min read
Chicken Chili
Let's whip up some Chili. This is the perfect fuel to make for a healthy grab and go lunch. Balanced with all the Protein, Fat, and Carbs...
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Jul 11, 20231 min read
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