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Pear Cake with Caramel Sauce

This moist pear is the perfect, seasonal holiday dessert. Pear cake sounds like a good thing, but when you add caramel sauce, it becomes a great thing! This pear cake […]…
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Super kid-friendly, great for after school snacks or an afternoon pick-me-up, these No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites are a a no-brainer. Take just a few minutes and whip up a batch (or 2!) of these energy balls so you can grab and eat anytime hunger strikes!…
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Pasta with Bacon, Peas and Edamame

Pasta is a rarity in this house, but I will say, this bacon, pea and edamame version was worth the excess carbs. I have to hand it to pasta though, […]…
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Zesty Pasta Giardiniera

Zesty Pasta Giardiniera is a pickly, spicy way to jazz up the most basic pasta dish. Crisp, tangy vegetables scream summertime. After talking about Portillo’s yesterday, I was kind of […]…
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Twice Baked Cauliflower (with bacon, sour cream, & cheese!)

If you love baked potato casserole, you’ll love this healthier doppelganger! Twice Baked Cauliflower has the creamy texture with bacon, sour cream, and cheese, but it’s low-carb and healthy! Here’s a new way to love cauliflower that’s naturally gluten-free and good for you!…
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Brined Pork Chops with Apple Compote

Quick brined pork chops. Our favorite way to prepare pork. Pork chops is what’s for dinner when my parents come to visit. While The Hubs is tolerant of my stereotypically Californian health […]…
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Pasta with Gin Sauce

I’m not much of a pasta eater usually, but I find it to be my go-to meal whenever I return from a trip, my fridge is empty, and I don’t […]…
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BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

I’m having a hard time writing about these BBQ Chicken Sandwiches. My brain has been in over drive lately with the new site launch, and getting through last minute work […]…
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Vegetarian Pasta With Brussels Sprouts

This vegetarian pasta recipe is a special post for my friend Gurpreet. She’s always been and awesome supporter of my blog and tries (and reports back) on a lot of […]…
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Healthy Snack: Spicy Roasted Crispy Chickpeas

When you get a craving for something crunchy, salty, and spicy, don’t reach for the chips! Grab this healthy snack instead: Spicy Roasted Chickpeas! With flavors of chili and cumin, you can enjoy this guilt-free vegetarian snack anytime!…
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