Listen, we all indulge around the holidays. What else are they meant for? Just kidding. Jesus is the reason for the season. And friends and family are the back bone of life. But the food, festivities, and holiday activities are amazing and we want to celebrate them and enjoy them! There are things you can […]
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What is your favorite Hamburger Helper boxed dinner from back in the day? Apparently, I’m not the only one who LOVES the Chicken Enchilada Chicken Helper. So after I made my own version, I stuffed the mixture into peppers, and called it a win. This recipe has a lot of ingredients but it’s easy enough […]
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Try these, even if you don’t like Brussels sprouts. Trust me! They aren’t mushy and they aren’t soggy. These Brussels are crispy and delicious. And, super easy. Brussels sprouts are in season in the Fall so get some soon and try this recipe. Just toss the brussels with some oil and lemon pepper and bake […]
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We love popcorn around here, but it’s got to be homemade. My Dad made it when we were kids and I’ve loved it ever since. I taught Nick his recipe and now he makes it. Yum Homemade Popcorn avocado oil (or peanut) popcorn kernels butter (or Vegan substitute) salt Just take a large soup pan […]
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It was at a wine tasting when Nick and I started talking about my pear cake. It’s an almond flour-based cake full of fresh, ripe pears, and it’s one of our favorites. The thing is, I don’t have an oven right now. So I decided to make these pear (pan)cakes and they were a delicious […]
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I can’t cook for just two people, like I literally CAN’T. I love to cook. I like to cook huge meals with lots of leftovers. And when I try to cook for just two, I always have enough for at least four. But since going on the road, I needed to figure it out. And […]
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Nick loves chia pudding. And chia pudding is quick, easy, healthy, and a great dish to have on hand. So we have it a lot and I am always trying new combos. This is my newest version and according to him, it’s a winner, too. Make this quick so you can get some of the […]
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The summer is almost gone, but wait! If you’re in WI, you can still get fresh, local sweet corn, and have a summer meal, even now=) I love to grill sweet corn, it’s the best. It’s super easy, too. Just soak it, grill it, shuck it, and eat it. Here’s how: Perfect Grilled Sweet Corn […]
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My most popular book to date, Everything’s Better with Soup and Salad, now has a part two, and it’s coming out this month! Officially, it’ll be released on September 17th. But you could win a free copy of it as early as Friday, September 7th. That’s this Friday! This book has new favorites like Sweet […]
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If you read my Fall posts last year, you know I am not a pumpkin fan. I don’t want Pumpkin Spice Lattes, I don’t want pumpkin seeds, and I don’t want pumpkin cake. What do I want? Apples, I want all the apples. Apple cider, dehydrated apples, raw and fresh apples, apple everything! And these […]
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