When even my carb and ice cream loving husband raves about the flavor of "junk" food made with healthier ingredients, like a gluten free mac and
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Lasagna Soup
This site doesn't exactly do it justice, but one of my favorite food-related activities, possibly more than creating recipes and a close second to
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Protein Power Beans and Greens Stuffed Shells
Who said you have to have meat to have protein?
I feel like the "where do you get your protein?" question is becoming almost comedic these days, as
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10 Minute Dinner: Gnocchi and Gorgonzola Salad
It's been one of those weeks where I'm spinning what feels like 73 plates, and even this food blogger ain't got no time to plan dinner. I've
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Artichoke Stir Fry and Whipped White Beans
This is how I enjoy cooking. Not for the internet; for people. So that my husband has a dinner that's not takeout for the night or two that I'm away
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Roasted Garlic Lentil Dip and Vegan Spring Bruschetta
In homemade how-to number 7, I showed you how to make roasted garlic that you can put in or on practically anything. For example: roasted garlic
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Italian Kale Salad with Roasted Veggies
If it wasn't for unseasonably cold weather, this hearty Italian kale salad with big chunks of warm roasted veggies might never have come to
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Fig and Fennel Caponata
In the week since I photographed this caponata for the blog, photo shoot regret has been creeping in (worse than usual). I don't really like to talk
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How To Grate Parmesan Cheese (Fast)
Welcome to lesson 2 of the homemade how-to series: how to finely grate parmesan cheese in no time. Every two weeks, I'll break down the steps for
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Balsamic and Brussels Rice Bake
It used to be, the cook in the house planned meals based on church cookbooks and family recipes. At least it was when and where I grew up (as if I'm
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Rainbow Peppers with Herbed Breadcrumbs
It's time to put your bread crumb making skills to delicious use.
After a recent large get together at which everyone's appetite for crudité was
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Pomegranate Polenta Breakfast Bowl (Make Ahead)
It used to take me 20 minutes to get ready to go to Starbucks to work. Pack computer, go to the bathroom, put on real clothes, pack snack, pack water,
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