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Baked Cheddar, Apple + Smoked Turkey Sliders

Em — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:57:13 +0000

Baked Cheddar, Apple & Smoked Turkey Sliders — these easy baked sliders come together quickly and are perfect for a spring brunch or lunch. Pair them with a bistro-inspired Springy Herb Salad dressed with a sweet and tangy Orange Poppy Seed Vinaigrette for a complete family-friendly meal. This post has been sponsored by Safeway. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I love everything about a baked slider. The ease with which they come together. The melty filling, sandwiched between buttery, toasty rolls — crisply topped and nutty brown from the oven. In typical years, they’re a favorite party food, ... Read More

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Vegan Grits Bowls with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Tomatoes

Em — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:08:18 +0000

Vegan Grits Bowls with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Tomatoes — Creamy, buttery vegan grits topped with a sweetly caramelized blend of tomatoes and sweet potatoes — all roasted together with bright hits of briny saltiness from olives and capers. Simultaneously light and comforting — the perfect gluten-free, vegan sheet pan meal. Ok folks, I’m jumping on the bandwagon. Ok, no, I’m more like…riding alongside the bandwagon. In a caravan with the bandwagon? Drag racing the bandwagon, perhaps. And the bandwagon in this case? TikTok’s viral baked feta pasta. I had every intention of making the baked feta pasta in all ... Read More

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10 Easy, Family Friendly Recipes You May Have Missed

Em — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:27:00 +0000

Hey pals! Quick little check in today because, well, it’s been a while since we’ve done the whole not here to talk about sponsored products thing. Not that I have anything against sponsored products. They are, after all, my (sometimes literal) bread and butter, and they’re what keep this space plugging along. (It should also be noted that I’m really freaking selective about who I work with, so if you see a brand mentioned on these pages, sponsored or not, it’s something I will stand behind through and through.) All that said, that’s not all I’ve been up to. In fact, despite ... Read More

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Hummus, Feta + Broccoli Fritters | gluten-free

Em — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:48:28 +0000

Hummus, Feta + Broccoli Fritters — Light, cheesy, gluten-free broccoli fritters loaded with tender broccoli, creamy hummus and salty feta, served with parsley, lemon and a tangy tzatziki dip. Serving them at room temperature makes them perfect for game day snacking or a light vegetarian lunch or dinner any time. This post has been sponsored by Safeway. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Hey friends! I’m back with another post made in partnership with Safeway today, and this time around we’re talking Game Day snacking. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a huge team sports fan ... Read More

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Easy Eggplant Parmesan Pasta

Em — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:28:14 +0000

Easy Eggplant Parmesan Pasta — silky eggplant, savory O Organics Sundried Tomato Pesto and toasty, O Organics Seasoned Croutons come together with minimal effort in this light, easy eggplant parm pasta featuring O Organics Penne Rigate Pasta. Plus, my very favorite trick for roasting eggplant with Best Foods Mayo. (Yes, mayo!! Trust me…) This post has been sponsored by Safeway. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Eggplant parmesan has always been a meal near and dear to my heart, and I know I’m not alone here. As a kid, it was my go-to order at the popular Italian ... Read More

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Almost Vegan Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Em — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 05:06:26 +0000

Almost Vegan Peanut Butter Ice Cream — this dairy-free peanut butter ice cream is rich, creamy, scoopable right from the freezer and just three ingredients that you probably already have on hand. It’s the thing non-dairy ice cream recipe dreams are made of. It’s the night before the Presidential Election Of All Presidential Elections. The health of our nation, in so many more ways than one, is on the line in a big way, and I am craving a respite from all the questions that never should have been raised over the past four years. Science? No, friends. Science. Equality? ... Read More

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No-Bake Spice Cake Pumpkin Truffles

Em — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:00:26 +0000

No-Bake Spice Cake Pumpkin Truffles — These festive pumpkin spice truffles couldn’t be simpler. Pairing tender Signature SELECT Seasons Pumpkin Spice Madelines with Open Nature Buttercream Frosting Mix, white or dark chocolate and optionally spooky features, these Halloween truffles are the perfect bite (and simple enough for kiddos to help with, too!). This post has been sponsored by Safeway. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I think it goes without saying that this Halloween is going to look a little (ok, a lot) different than years’ past. And since this is the first year Lana is old enough to ... Read More

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Vegan Taco Salad Bowls with Tempeh Walnut Taco Meat

Em — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 04:48:01 +0000

Vegan Taco Salad Bowls with Tempeh Walnut Taco Meat — mild, nutty tempeh marries toasty walnuts and classic taco seasonings in these simple, satisfying plant-based salad bowls that deliver loads of nostalgic flavor. Heya folks! Quickie post today. But man — what a summer, eh? I feel like everything and nothing is happening all at once. Truly, there have been some serious highs (10 years married!!), some serious lows — and some serious…consideration for how I can be a more educated, informed and responsible human being. Fortunately, amidst homeschooling, soul searching — and, oh yeah, avoiding a global pandemic like ... Read More

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Grilled Tofu Kebabs with Blueberry Chutney (Vegan)

Em — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:52:52 +0000

Grilled Tofu Kebabs with Blueberry Chutney — a simple, grilled plant-based meal with a tangy, fruity chutney and bright herbs. Well hey, guys! Been a while, but I’m sharing these Grilled Tofu Kebabs with Blueberry Chutney over on Nosh & Nourish today, and I wanted to give you a bit of a sneak peek here first. I’m gonna be real with you for a moment: when Kelly approached me with the idea for a recipe that would marry blueberries + tofu, well — I was totally on team sweet. Visions of blueberry smoothies and vegan panna cotta and tofu mousse ... Read More

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Pink Mini Vegan Donut Muffins

Em — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 02:52:27 +0000

Pink Mini Vegan Donut Muffins — perfectly bite-sized, naturally-colored pink muffins that come together quickly in one bowl and happen to taste exactly like homemade cake donut holes. Hey hey, lovelies. Today I’m over on Nosh & Nourish sharing a recipe that I am so beyond excited about — one, because they’re stinkin’ cute, and two, because they’re extraordinarily easy and so. freaking. good. Obviously, the world’s a bit…different, let’s say, than the last time I popped into this space to talk about these Pan Fried Singapore Rice Noodles (which we’ve still been making almost weekly since the quarantine — ... Read More

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