Mango Overnight Oats

mango overnight oats

Preparing a meal in advance, like my Mango Overnight Oats is a gift to your future self.  Finding time in the morning to prepare and eat a nutritious breakfast can be tricky and we too often end up eating sugary cereal or even worse, nothing! Make my Mango Overnight Oats, place in the refrigerator and

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Pickled Watermelon Rind

pickled watermelon rind

Stop throwing away your watermelon rinds! Save them to make pickled watermelon rinds. I know, you wouldn’t think that the rind is the most delicious part of the watermelon, but I dare you to give this recipe a try. In its natural state, the rind isn’t that great. When you eat a bit of it

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Buffalo Turkey Meatballs

buffalo turkey meatballs

Try a spicy new take on the classic meatball with my Buffalo Turkey Meatballs!  They follow the basic framework of a meatball––meat, egg, breadcrumbs—with a flavor explosion from hot sauce and extra seasoning. Step aside Buffalo chicken wings, here come Buffalo meatballs! Buffalo Turkey Meatballs Does anyone else feel like chicken is too often the

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Greek Vegetables

greek vegetables

Where are my veggie lovers? You must try this recipe for Greek vegetables. Incorporating herbs and spices like oregano, parsley, basil, and thyme, each bite will transport you from your dining room table to the turquoise waters of Greece. For this Greek vegetable recipe, nightshade vegetables are used, however, you can use whatever vegetables you

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Grapefruit Martini

Grapefruit martini

Looking for an easy cocktail to make at home? My Grapefruit Martini shakes up in just a few minutes and has the perfect balance of citrus and sweetness.  If you do not think you are a “martini fan” just wait until your try my Grapefruit Martini! Citrus Squeezing Tips! Fresh citrus juice—grapefruit, lime, lemon, and

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Virgin Moscow Mule

virgin moscow mule

Cheers to this refreshing Virgin Moscow Mule! This cocktail – or “mocktail” – offers a punchy kick from ginger, tang from lime, and is alcohol free. Ginger Beer vs Ginger Ale1 Ginger Ale is super common and ubiquitous with brands like Canada Dry and Seagram’s. Ginger ale has a similar sugar content to other soft

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Homemade Crackers

Side Shot, Homemade Crackers

Cheese and charcuterie boards are all the rage on social media with their intricately placed specialty cheeses, nuts, fruit and crackers. However, what these cheese boards are missing are my homemade crackers. Unlike those store bought crackers, my homemade crackers are packed with flavor, crunch and nutritional ingredients. What would my cheese board look like?

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Spicy Olives

spicy olives overhead photo

Are you ever in the mood for a savory snack? Instead of reaching for those pre-packaged snacks, make some spicy olives! These spicy olives have that briney, salty flavor with an added kick from some crushed red peppers. The paprika adds a nice smokiness to the olives, too! They are great to make in the

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