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Happy Father’s Day
When I was a kid, the things I looked forward to most each year (besides Christmas, obviously) were a. Decorating my birthday cupcakes to bring into my class at school b. Decorating my Dad’s birthday cake…always chocolate! And c. Helping my mom make a vat of strawberry shortcake for our Father’s Day cookouts, amongst many…
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Chili 2 Ways and the Best Ever Gluten-Free Cornbread
Soup season is in full swing, and nothing says Superbowl party like a big pot of chili. So here’s a recipe for a simple classic beef chili, and a turkey chili with pumpkin and butternut squash, plus the best ever gluten-free cornbread you will ever make!! Grass-fed Beef Chili 2 lbs ground beef 1 small…
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Crab Cakes & Micro-Entrepreneurs Who Need Your Vote!!
I need your help! As many of you know, 3 years ago at this time I was living in the Philippines playing the part of Elsa the “tall,” blonde, American in a foreign land. When I wasn’t singing “Let It Go” to little girls, I was volunteering with a Christian microfinance organization. My partner organization…
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Watermelon, Cucumber & Marinated Feta Caprese with Pistachio-Mint Pesto & Arugula
A spin on a traditional Caprese salad with all the flavors and textures you want on a hot summer day. It’s refreshing and a perfect balance of salty, sweet, crisp & bright. Pretty easy on the eyes too! Tips for making it ahead/making it on the fly You can marinate the feta for up to…
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Grilled Shrimp & Zucchini Ribbon Skewers with Romesco Sauce
I love recipes that are simple enough for a quick weeknight meal or fancy enough for a weekend cookout with friends (because in my household, cookouts are totally fancy…non of this hot dog & hamburger business!) There are only EIGHT ingredients in this entire recipe, and it comes together in under 30 minutes (not including…
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Key Lime Pie Bars (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
I love key lime pie and was really skeptical of trying a vegan version. I thought they might be ok but leave me craving the real thing. I was so wrong! The nuts & oats in the crust add contrast to the creamy filling, which does not taste like cashews (confirmed by my sister who…
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Whipped Coconut Cream Parfait with Tropical Fruit & Toasted Coconut Crumble (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
I came up with this recipe while visiting a friend in Singapore. I wanted to highlight some amazingly sweet Thai mangos, Australian apricots and Malaysian passion fruit I’d found at the wet market. Think of this as a deconstructed fruit crisp. You can use whatever combination of fruit you’d like, but I love the…
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Chia Pudding 101…the Options are Endless
I think it’s hysterical that something I used to grow on my kitchen counter as a “pet” has now become a refrigerator staple. I make a big batch early in the week and have it on hand for a quick breakfast, lunch, post-workout snack or dessert. Once you know the basic formula you can customize…
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Cacao, Date & Nut Bars with Sea Salted Coconut & Cacao Ganache
These bars are nutritional powerhouses – full of antioxidants, minerals, fiber, protein, healthy fats and raw chocolate! Plus they’re free of gluten, dairy, soy and eggs, and sweetened with dried fruit and just a touch of raw honey. I could start listing their many uses…but I think you should make them instead and then tell…
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Crunchy Cabbage, Cashew & Chicken Salad with Coconut-Red Curry Dressing
I love salads. Period. But I’m not talking about romaine and cherry tomatoes here – I want them to be complex and colorful, and full of contrasting textures and flavors. And I want them to be nutrient-dense powerhouses. Around the holidays when I put in an epic day of shopping at the mall, I usually…
