Healthy Tropical Blueberry Smoothie: Breakfast in a Glass

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Breakfast is one meal I love using a quick and simple breakfast recipe with little to no cleanup. Yet, I’m one of those people, and maybe you are too, who needs a fair amount of fuel to start the day and keep my energy up for the next meal. So skipping breakfast just isn’t in the cards for me. Thankfully, …

Israeli Cheese Bourekas

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Who can resist a freshly baked puff pastry filled with all kinds of yumminess? Definitely not me. I confirmed my weakness when I tasted, my friend, Vivi’s cheese filled Bourekas. After one bite I was hooked. Bourekas are delicious, breaded hand pies that originated in the Middle East. Israeli cuisine is famous for making some of the most delightful bourekas …

Four Fabulous Roasted Pumpkin Seed Flavors

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Now that Halloween is over, millions of creatively carved pumpkins are about to meet their final fate.  Yes, the dreaded garbage can.  Hopefully, you remembered to save those delicious, health-infused pumpkin seeds for roasting in the oven.  If not, no problem.  You can always buy dried pumpkin seeds at your local grocery store and get roasting! Roasting pumpkin seeds are …

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Huckleberry Jam Recipe: How to Make Huckleberry Jam

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Huckleberries are a rare find in Minnesota, and there is only one vendor at the Minneapolis farmer market who carries them. These sought-after berries are quite a find since they are usually only available at the end of the summer and in very small quantities; at least in my area of the state. A few summers ago, I happened upon …

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Dairy-Free Overnight Oats Recipe – Simple Breakfast in a Glass

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Print Recipe Dairy-Free Overnight Oats Recipe | Breakfast in a Glass Yum Looking for simple and tasty dairy-free overnight oats recipes?. Choose your favorite ingredients and make it the night before for the perfect grab and go healthy start to your day! Course Appetizer / Snack, Breakfast, Snacks Cuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 0 minutes Servings servings …

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Mini Italian Breakfast Egg Bake with Romanesco Broccoli

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Saturday mornings are my favorite time to visit the farmer’s market. The selection of fresh produce is abundant throughout the summer, and as fall arrives, vegetables are out in full force. Romanesco Broccoli, also known as Roman broccoli, is an edible flower bud that was first discovered in Italy in the 16th century. This gorgeous vegetable comes in three colors, …

Binge-Worthy Nut Brittle

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Print Recipe Binge-Worthy Nut Brittle Yum I named this recipe“Binge-worthy” because you will want to binge on an entire bowl of this irresistible mix the moment you taste it. The combination of crunchy nuts and dried fruits dehydrated in a sweet cinnamon honey glaze simply is divine. Course Appetizer / Snack, Dessert, Sides, Snacks Cuisine American Servings servings Ingredients 3 …

Creamy Pumpkin Dip with Crispy Turmeric Chips

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Fall is here, and that means its pumpkin season.  Pumpkins have a rich, savory, vegetable-like quality, but did you know this bright orange food is actually a fruit?  Pumpkins are a product of a seed-bearing plant that flowers, as opposed to a vegetable that is the edible portion of the plant, which makes it a fruit. Regardless of what one …