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Fall Kale Salad

I love a good kale salad, and this is the perfect time of year to be buying kale! Either from your grocery store or local farmers market or farmstand, kale is in season right now because it can grow in cooler temperatures. It may seem like a less delicious candidate for a salad due to its tough leaves, but if you remove the stems and chop it into bite-sized pieces, it's the perfect vehicle for a delicious dressing. This fall kale salad uses a maple Dijon vinaigrette that would be delicious on ... continue reading...

Mains Recipes Soups and Salads

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

I'm so excited to be sharing this meal on a Friday! This instant pot white chicken chili is so flavorful and it's the perfect meal for game day no matter what game you're watching. Chili is really a vehicle for toppings, and this easy chili recipe is great with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onion, fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, avocado, tortilla or corn chips, and the list goes on! I made this white chicken chili recipe to enjoy after a raining evening of soccer practices and it ... continue reading...

Recipes Soups and Salads

Chickpeas and Dumplings

With October in full-swing, I'm bringing out all my cozy and veggie-packed recipes. Last fall I wasn't developing new recipes because I was on a bit of a maternity leave after our youngest was born, and I'm so happy to be putting some of my ideas from last fall into action. One thing I love to do is put a vegetarian twist on a meat-filled dish, like this vegetarian shepherds pie, or this vegetarian pot pie. One recipe that I've been wanting to put into action for a while is this one, chickpeas ... continue reading...

Desserts Recipes

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Since summer is over you may not be thinking about homemade ice cream, but it's truly a dessert that I love year round. I like ice cream more than I like cake! This pumpkin chocolate chip ice cream is easy to make at home, and it has the perfect amount of pumpkin flavor and warm fall spices. You're going to use some chopped dark chocolate to ensure that you get chocolate in every bite. Some of them will be bigger chunks and some will be tiny bits which are perfect. You can enjoy this in a dish ... continue reading...

Mains Recipes Side Dishes

Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Quinoa

I'm someone who eats salads for lunch almost every single day and don't get tired of it. I may mix up the toppings or the dressing, but I love having a veggie-packed meal. I don't have many nutrition goals, but one of them is to eat vegetables with every meal, including breakfast. As the weather cools down though, I sometimes want a warmer meal for lunch that's still veggie-packed. This recipe for roasted butternut squash and brussels sprouts with quinoa is all tossed with an amazing maple-Dijon ... continue reading...