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Poached Egg and Avocado Toast with Fresh Tarragon and Lime

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One of my very favorite easy to make breakfast meals is this creamy tarragon and lime avocado toast topped with a warm poached egg. It’s all the goodness of breakfast wrapped up in a perfectly dreamy meal. The thing about avocados is – you have to eat them as soon as they ripen. Wait a few days too long and …

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Maca Reishi Cranberry Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Balls

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Maca Reishi Cranberry Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Balls is my absolute go-to snack when I’m craving something sweet but healthy. I know its a long name, but there are just too many good things in this dream snack – not to mention the stars of the show. What I like best is the versatility of these little guys. You can …

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Argentinean Coconut Curry Shrimp with Rice

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Argentinean Coconut Curry Shrimp with Rice is a gorgeous recipe created by my friend, Laurie, who is officially the first to submit a recipe for my new “Share the Love” feature on the blog. Share the Love is a fun opportunity to submit your favorite recipe creation either on Instagram, Facebook, by email, or the contact form for the chance …

Italian Baked Cheesy Lasagna

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When I hear the words Italian Lasagna, it reminds me of my favorite dish my mother used to make.   My father was 100% Italian and my mother was 100% German but my mom had mastered the art of lasagna making, “Lorraine style.” For those food critiques who insist upon the extensive labor of homemade noodles and an herb tomato sauce …

Garlic Sesame Vegetable Trio

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Some of my favorite recipe creations happen purely on a whim. That’s how this dish was born. Creating a dish where all the flavors and textures work in harmony takes imagination to pull together. But when it works, it really works. I try to incorporate global flavors into most of my dishes to experience food from a different perspective.  However, …

Israeli Bulgur with Chickpeas

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Print Recipe Bulgur and Chickpeas Recipe Yum A delightful side dish from Israel. The combination of light fluffy bulgur and nutty chickpeas creates a deliciously pleasing side dish for any meal. Get creative by adding your favorite ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, cranberries, feta cheese, or roasted peppers. There is no limit to the fun you can have with this dish. …

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10-Minute Egg Drop Soup

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Print Recipe 10 Minute Egg Drop Soup Yum The perfect solution for a delicious soup you can make in 10 minutes or less that is quick, simple, and healthy. Course Dinner, Lunch, Soup/Salad Cuisine American, Asian Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Servings people Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons Tamari1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch2 teaspoons water3 …

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Lemon Ricotta and Raspberry Chia Preserve

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Print Recipe Lemon Ricotta and Raspberry Preserve Yum Extra light, delightfully creamy, and refreshingly delicious ricotta cheese pairs perfectly with this freshly made raspberry jam that bursts with flavor. Make it in minutes and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Course Breakfast, Sides Cuisine American Servings people Ingredients Lemon Ricotta 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice4 cups whole cows milk2 …

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Thai Tamari Scrambled Eggs and Rice

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Print Recipe Thai Tamari Scrambled Eggs and Rice Yum A great way to use up rice from last night’s dinner, while creating a light and savory breakfast meal. Course Breakfast, Sides Cuisine American, Asian Servings people Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice6 eggs, beaten6 tablespoons Gluten-free Tamari Course Breakfast, Sides Cuisine American, Asian Servings people Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice6 eggs, …

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Warm Cinnamon Quinoa with Sweet Medjool Dates

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Print Recipe Warm Cinnamon Quinoa with Sweet Medjool Dates Yum Course Breakfast Cuisine Mediterranean Servings people Ingredients 1/2 cup raw almonds, chopped1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup quinoa2 cups vanilla almond milk1 teaspoon sea salt2 tablespoons honey3 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped Course Breakfast Cuisine Mediterranean Servings people Ingredients 1/2 cup raw almonds, chopped1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup quinoa2 cups vanilla …