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Avocado Salsa Potato Skins

This recipe for Avocado Salsa Potato Skins is a mix of 2 of my absolute favorite foods! It is full of color, and once you eat it, it just bursts with flavor in your mouth. Usually, a potato skin is filled with sour cream and bacon, but this plant-strong vegan recipe is a transformation of […]

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Balsamic Infused Quinoa with Spinach and Asparagus

One of my favorite grains to eat is Quinoa. It is light, fluffy, and is easy to cook (plus, it’s gluten-free!). Quinoa is considered a pseudo-grain because it is more like a seed than a grain. It has a complete protein amino acid profile which makes it great for a post-workout meal. Quinoa tastes great in […]

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Rosemary Roasted Home Fries

I love the taste of French fries, but I know that they have tons of fat and calories since they are usually cooked with oil. This vegan recipe for rosemary roasted home fries fulfills all my French fry cravings and is healthy at the same time! I hope you enjoy eating these delicious home fries, […]

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Easy Vegan Mexican Black Beans

With school starting, things are about to start getting ultra busy. Usually it’s difficult to cook food every night but with this recipe, you can never go wrong. If you go out to a Mexican restaurant, it can tend to be expensive. Instead, I make this Mexican Black Bean recipe on those nights when I don’t have much time […]

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A Healthy Roasted Lemony Broccoli Recipe

This tangy, delicious recipe for roasted lemony broccoli is a tasty way to prepare broccoli. I’m a huge fan of broccoli, but not everyone is (especially kids). This is a great recipe if you or your kids aren’t a big fan of broccoli because the lemon juice really adds to the flavor. Try it once […]

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Tropical Coconut Fruit Rice Pilaf

I love anything tropical flavored and find any excuse to add some coconut  or pineapple to my recipes. This tropical coconut fruit rice pilaf hits the spot for my tropical kick. It just takes a few extra steps and ingredients (pineapple and coconut, of course) to make this unique rice pilaf! My tropical rice pilaf […]

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Black Forbidden Rice with Pineapple and Snap Peas

This Black Forbidden Rice recipe highlights the nutty flavors of black forbidden rice while adding just the right amount of sweetness from the pineapple and a crunch from the snap peas. Enjoy this dish as a hearty meal or side dish. Pineapples contain a lot of vitamin C, which acts as an anantioxidant to boost […]

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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Have you been to Peru? Me neither, although I would love to have a look at some ancient ruins from the Inca, maybe like Machu Picchu. A good thing then, you can let Peru come into your home with quinoa salad. What is it? Experts have called it the ideal food product. Why is that? […]

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Butternut Squash Whipped Sweet and Savory

When the leaves change colors and the weather starts to chill, it takes a lot to excite me. I’m a warm-weather girl, and I feel out of place in New England. Just about the only ‘perks’ of the seasonal shift are the influx of tasty new veggies like hearty greens (I’m looking at you, cabbage and […]

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Quick and Easy Bruschetta

I am a huge fan of tomatoes, so whenever I get a chance to make something with tomatoes, I get very excited. This healthy bruschetta recipe is incredibly tasty and is easy to make! It only takes around 10 minutes and then you’ll have a delicious snack that is kind to your waistline. This is also a […]

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