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Healthy, Flavorful Food

Microwave Paper Bag Popcorn (No Oil)

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What's the ultimate snack time snack?! POPCORN!!!! For me, at least, it has always been a nice buttery, salty bowl of popcorn. I never really have craved a bag of potato chips, or Cheetos in my adulthood, but a bowl of popcorn? Yes please! Growing up, my parents and I had a lot of movie nights. And more often then not, my dad would microwave a bag of popcorn. Such a fun treat for movie night. I bet my dad is going to love this recipe. It's microwave paper bag popcorn - and it's his … [Read more...]

Sonoma Chicken Salad (Whole Foods Copycat)

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better user experience. Hi friends. If you have never had sonoma chicken salad before you are in for a treat!!!   Of all the chicken salads out there THIS chicken salad is the queen of them all. It's just got that perfect balance between crunchy celery and pecans, and juicy, sweet grapes with tender, savory chicken and a dressing that's just the right amount to keep everything moist, but … [Read more...]

Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (Flourless)

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OMG!!! I so want a bite of that cookie. Don't you?! I am so obsessed with these healthy chocolate oatmeal cookies!!!  I could eat them multiple times a day, every day, and never get sick of them. They are soft, so chocolate-y and, fudgy, perfectly sweet, and studded with chocolate chips, and chewy oats. Even though they are a healthier cookie, they satisfy my sweet tooth and craving for baked goods like crazy. A few years ago I shared a recipe for banana peanut butter oatmeal snack … [Read more...]

Easy Jalapeno Sauce (For Dipping, or Drizzling)

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Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!! 🥳 Today, I have for you a super easy Jalapeno sauce that can be used in so many different ways. I first tried this sauce last summer on our family vacation when my cousin made it. He said he had it at a Mexican, or Tex-Mex restaurant, in Texas, where he lives - of course, Texas has delicious Mexican food, so good! Anyways, when he was describing it to me, that all it is is jalapenos blended with avocado oil and lime juice.... I was skeptical. Then I tried it. It … [Read more...]

Vegan Cashew Queso (Super Creamy)

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Who else goes crazy for Cinco de Mayo?!!? The excuse to eat endless amounts of Mexican inspired food. I am on board!!! Vegan queso!  If you happen to be dairy free, or vegan, you are probably rejoicing right now. If you are not, then you may be wondering how the heck can queso, essentially a cheese dip, be vegan??? Four words: Cashews, and nutritional yeast! Stick with me here. The cashews provide the rich, saucy creamy texture. The nutritional yeast, provides the "cheesy" … [Read more...]

Lighter Orange Chicken (30 Minutes)

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. The photos, and recipe have been updated for a better user experience. Enjoy! Orange chicken!!! YESSS!!!!  I remember when I first discovered this sweet, sticky, fried chicken. I was in high school. Our small mall just got a Panda Express in it's food court. By food court, I mean it had 4 places to eat, now 5. When you're a teenager, and swimming for two hours a day on the swim team, you're always hungry. Since I have a … [Read more...]

Healthy Spiced Carrot Muffins

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This recipe was originally published on Robust Recipes in 2016. It has been updated for a better user experience. Enjoy.  Onward to Easter inspired recipes!!! Who else can't get enough of carrot cake inspired recipes this time of year?!?!  These spiced carrot muffins were a popular recipe  I shared back in 2016. It was time for a glow up. Spiced carrot muffins are soft and tender, moist, and packed with carrots, warming spices, and juicy raisins. They are made … [Read more...]

Irish Tea Bread (AKA Barmbrack)

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Hi friends! Since St. Patrick's Day coming up next week, I have another St. Patrick's Day inspired recipe for you. 🍀 Irish tea bread. Or, as it's called in Irish, Barmbrack! Let me just tell you that I am obsessed!!! This is my new favorite quick, sweet bread!!!  As you may know, I studied abroad in Ireland while in college. I am in love with anything to do with Ireland, so it's always fun for me to share Irish inspired recipes with you for St. Patrick's Day. 🧡🤍💚 I never had the … [Read more...]

Traditional Irish Stew (with Beef or Lamb)

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This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes. I have updated it for a better user experience. Enjoy. Hi Friends. Happy March!!!  March means two things for me: 1) Spring is almost, slowly on it's way. 2) St. Patrick's Day!!!!! Both are very, very good things!!!  This traditional Irish stew is a recipe that I made in 2016. It reminded me of the stews I ate in cozy pubs when I was living in Dublin, Ireland. In 2008 I spent a semester of my Junior year of college … [Read more...]

Chicken Tortilla Soup with Homemade Tortilla Strips

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We are totally embracing all of the soup recipes over here lately. We welcome the warmth in the form of a meal. And, this chicken tortilla soup offers one more delicious way to warm up during these colder days.  And in case you are wondering, I have another soup recipe coming your way next week. Yes,  3 delicious soup recipes in a row!! Soup is the best! Anyways, this chicken tortilla soup is one you are sure to enjoy. It's got a Smokey, tomato soup base that's slightly thick … [Read more...]