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Need My Greens Kale Salad

This salad was just so delicious, I had to share it with you. I thought the name would be appropriate since this kale salad is packed with greens and is the perfect nutritious pick me up for your body. The original salad and dressing are from the lovely @thejenjones. She is just amazing with all the plant based recipes she posts on TikTok, check her out when you have a chance. I used her recipe and just added several ingredients to the salad. Kale Salad: Ingredients The base of this salad is kale, broccoli and red cabbage. I added pecans,…

Post published:March 14, 2022
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Mushroom Lentil Soup

It's always good to have a few good soups in rotation for the winter on those especially cold days. This hearty mushroom lentil soup is sure to warm you up and fill you up! This recipe is adapted from an old cookbook my mom has, What to Eat When You Can't Eat Anything. We call it yum yum soup because it is so darn yummy! Mushroom Lentil Soup: Ingredients With only 10 ingredients, you won't have to pull your whole pantry out for this one. Most ingredients, you might already have on hand too! Onion Carrots Garlic Rosemary Parsley Red…

Post published:January 17, 2022
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Red Bean Chili

This red bean chili is a fall favorite in my house. I love to make it once it starts getting cold out. Who doesn't love a good chili recipe? It's got a secret ingredient too...cocoa. Who'd a thought, but I'm telling you it works! This recipe comes from one of my favorite food blogs, Smitten Kitchen. I did make some slight modifications, but other than that this recipe is golden. I. Love. Red Bean Chili. It's like a heartier version of a taco without the shell and there's so much that can go with it. If you're into it, you…

Post published:December 3, 2020
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Easy Pea Soup With Gluten Free Garlic Bread

This quick and easy pea soup is my go to comfort food during the winter. I love to throw some pieces of breakfast ham in there and serve it with garlic bread. It really warms you up after a chilly winter day. If you're serving this for guests and want to get fancy with it like I did in the picture, you can swirl a little milk or plant based milk of your choice on top. I put the ham in my soup to give it a little extra flavor and something for my mouth to chew since the rest…

Post published:November 30, 2020
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Mom’s Thanksgiving Stuffing

Stuffing is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving, especially Mom's Thanksgiving stuffing. It just doesn't feel right when there isn't stuffing on the table with the turkey. Am I right? My mom's version is a family recipe she got passed down from my grandma. It's simple and delicious. You can make this stuffing with regular or gluten free bread and it comes out superb either way. I don't know about you, but I'm kinda weird and I like to eat stuffing that wasn't actually cooked in the turkey. Mushy bread and me just don't mix. My mom would always…

Post published:November 23, 2020
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Ratatouille — A Classic Vegetarian Dish

I'm pretty sure my inspiration to try out Ratatouille was actually the adorable Disney movie. Remy made me want to try it. So I made it for the first time a couple of years ago and my husband and I love it. It warms you right up with a mix of creamy tomato and béchamel sauces that have a little zing from hot red pepper flakes. The veggies all stacked into one another look pretty elegant too. I always feel fancy when I make this dish. I'll admit this ratatouille takes a fair bit of prep work, but it's all…

Post published:November 16, 2020
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The Perfect Grilled Cheese — Allergy Free

Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food. It warms you up inside out as you eat it. The perfect grilled cheese is crispy on the outside and ooey gooey on the inside. It's a hot, buttery, cheesy delight. Now that I've made you hungry, if you have food allergies like me, a classic grilled cheese might not be entirely possible for you, but no need to panic! I have found the perfect substitutes so we can all dig in to our own yummy allergy-free version of the best sandwich on earth... (that's just my opinion, but come on, you know…

Post published:June 29, 2020
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