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Lemon Dill Salmon with Asparagus (One Pan)

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As the weather gets nicer I want to spend less time in the kitchen cooking and more time outside. That's when a sheet pan meal comes into play, especially one that features fish, because fish cooks so dang fast! Lemon dill salmon with asparagus only takes 20 minutes to make, and only requires one pan!!! It can't get much easier then that!  The other best part is that this is a complete meal. It provides a healthy protein with healthy fats, and a super healthy vegetable form the … [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...]

Chile Relleno Enchiladas

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Are you familiar with chiles relleno?  They're so, so good. One of my favorite things to order at a Mexican restaurant, but when I set out to make them at home I felt overwhelmed. I wanted to make an easier spin on chiles rellenos without as much work. This recipe for chile relleno enchiladas was inspired by Laura in the Kitchen. Thanks Laura for the idea to turn a time consuming recipe into something more manageable. Chile relleno enchiladas are corn tortillas stuffed with roasted … [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...]

Healthier Mac and Cheese (Super Creamy)

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Who else is ready for some healthier mac and cheese?!?! I mean, when are we not in the mood for noodles enrobed in a creamy cheesy sauce?! Let's be honest. And don't worry, when I say healthier mac and cheese, I don't mean mac and cheese that is lacking in cheesy flavor, or creamy goodness. I mean a healthier mac and cheese that actually tastes rich and super cheesy and creamy, with plump noodles. A mac and cheese that satisfies all of the those comfort food cravings. You can trust me, … [Read more...]

Irish Champ (Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions)

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!! 🍀 I love the opportunity to celebrate anything Irish so much that I had to take this opportunity to share just one more Irish recipe with you. What feels more Irish then potatoes? (At least, to us Americans lol). Today, we are making Irish champ. What is Irish champ? Essentially mashed potatoes with milk, butter, and a ton of green onions! Sounds great, right? How can you go wrong with buttery mashed potatoes and green onions? This is my take on a … [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...]