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Kimchi Fried Rice with Shrimp (30 Minutes)

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Say hello to this little number. A one pan, 30 minute meal that's packed with veggies, fiber, and protein. It's kimchi fried rice with shrimp Are you as excited as I am?!! I am going to go ahead and assume that you are in fact excited because who doesn't love fried rice?! That bonus ingredient, kimchi, is what makes this fried rice extra special. It adds a nice tangy, spicy crunch and loads of gut healthy probiotics. So in LOVE!!! If you're wondering what kimchi is, let me tell … [Read more...]

Healthy Fish Pie (For St. Patrick’s Day)

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Happy March, friends!! Exciting things are happening! 1) Spring is on it's way...eventually. 2) St. Patrick's day is coming up!!! Are you as excited as I am?! If you've been following along on the blog for a while, you know that I studied abroad in Ireland during a semester of college. To say that I get excited for St. Patrick's day is an understatement. I am pretty obsessed anytime I have an excuse to talk about my time in Ireland!!!! Anyways, whenever I plan recipes for St. Patrick's day … [Read more...]

The Best Chicken Noodle Soup

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Raise your hands if you love a good chicken noodle soup!!! World's most comforting, healthy little bowl of soup, right?! The one we turn to when we are sick. Can I tell you a secret? I am not a huge fan of chicken noodle soup. And, you're immediately thinking, "Emily, why are you sharing a chicken noodle soup recipe then?".  The answer: I knew I could take chicken noodle soup from the basic, boring soup you only eat when your sick, to a soup that's packed with flavor, one that you … [Read more...]

Steak with Mushroom Sauce (30 Minutes)

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Valentine's Day is next week!!! It's on a Friday this year! Do you have your reservation made? If not, no worries, I've got you covered. A special homemade dinner that only takes 30 minutes to make, and only requires 1 pan?!?! YES! That's how we roll on Valentine's Day date night in. Because who wants to spend a bunch of time cooking a meal followed by a bunch of time spent doing a ton of dishes? Not me. I want to sit down with my husband, sip at some wine, and enjoy a nice relaxing … [Read more...]

Dairy Free Zuppa Toscana Soup

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This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes. I have re-photographed the pictures, tweaked the recipe, and updated the post to make it a better user experience for you. Enjoy! Zuppa toscana soup, you know the one. The one from Olive Garden. Zuppa toscana soup and I go way back. I used to eat at Olive Garden a lot growing up and this soup was always one of my favorite meals to order. I made a dairy free zuppa tozccana soup a few years ago and it has continued to fill me dreams … [Read more...]

Chipotle Lentil Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

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Welcome to 2020, my friends! Having a healthy food blog has it's perks. Everyone is looking for clean, healthy recipes to kick start their new year and to unload from all of the Christmas indulgences. As much as I love creating desserts and rich Holiday foods, my soul is happiest when I get to share recipes that are as delicious as they are good for you. Today starts with none other than a chipotle lentil sweet potato buddha bowl that's packed with veggies, fiber, protein, healthy fats, … [Read more...]

Wild Rice Sweet Potato Soup (with Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey)

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It's one week after Thanksgiving and you've still got leftover turkey....as much as you loved the first 5 turkey sandwiches, you just can't handle another one. The turkey is drying out and there isn't enough mayonnaise on the planet to revive it. What do you do with it? Make soup, of course! Think about it, using dried out turkey meat in a brothy soup brings back life to the turkey. It adds moisture and salt back in, makes it juicy. Yes, even that dried out, boring turkey … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Ready or not, here it comes! Thanksgiving recipe number 2 is happening today! Instant pot garlic mashed potatoes!!!! SO GOOD! If you don't have an instant pot/pressure cooker, I have a stove stop version in the recipe notes. Don't worry, I've got you! We'll get more into the details of the process later. First, let's discuss how delicious these mashed potatoes are! These mashed potatoes are not your typical no-texture-no-flavor-possibly-runny mashed potatoes. They have texture, we leave … [Read more...]

Honey Buffalo Baked Chicken Wings

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I am so excited to share these honey buffalo baked chicken wings with you!!! I have tried to make baked chicken wings that taste as good as ones served at restaurants for years. I have never even come close to restaurant style chicken wings. I mean they were edible and tasted good, but they just weren't up to the standard I was hoping for. I had thought that maybe it was just never gonna be as good fried in oil is it was when it was baked. Then I found this recipe from the Domestic Geek … [Read more...]

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Happy Monday, friends. I have got a really fun one for you today. BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potatoes!!! I love this recipe because the BBQ chicken is reminiscent of summer picnics, or grilling out, while the sweet potato screams cozy fall food. Stuff the sweet potato with a yummy BBQ chicken, cheddar cheese mixture and you've got one hearty, comforting fall meal. Sweet potatoes, I so LOVE you. You are so simple, yet packed with flavor and nutrition, and so sweet. I am so glad you're … [Read more...]