Easter side dishes you can turn into appetizers

Growing up, Easter was always marked by certain traditional side dishes, and my mom never missed baking a carrot cake for the occasion. This got me thinking, why not transform these Easter staples into appetizers? Typically, we’d have green beans or asparagus as a side, but I figured Parmesan herb-crusted asparagus fries could add a […]

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Homemade Nut Free Cranberry Quinoa Granola Bars

Here’s the recipe from my Facebook Live this morning! I’m a big fan of granola bars, but finding nut-free options can be a challenge. I do enjoy nuts, but we sometimes have our differences – I’ll spare you the details! Today, I’m excited to share this simple, yet scrumptious recipe. It’s adaptable to include your […]

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Vegan White Bean Chili

It’s a chilly day here in Georgia. I absolutely adore these moments; everything slows down. This weather gives our family a chance to pause, escape the rush of life, and simply enjoy being indoors by a cozy fire. When it’s this cold, it’s the perfect time for chili. Instead of the usual dark kidney beans, […]

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Easter Side Dish ~ Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

Easter is in a week and everyone is getting their menus ready. The typical Easter dishes usually includes, of course a Baked Ham with Brown Sugar , Classic Deviled Eggs, Macaroni and Cheese and perhaps Scallop Potatoes. Just listing all of that makes me hungry. I love these dishes and I will definitely be making […]

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Zucchini Bites

I always enjoy the opportunity to share my passion for delicious, healthy eating with William Sonoma’s wonderful staff and customers. Today I am  creating zucchini bites filled with gruyere and parmesan cheese and there’s a wonderful recipe below for my brownie bites. I’m thrilled to introduce some of my family’s favorite holiday treats to William […]

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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Dishes under 20 minutes

Thanksgiving is almost around the corner and I have two simple, easy and delicious side dishes that you can try out with your family this Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday. What I adore about these dishes is that they can be whipped up in under 30 minutes from start to finish, and they’re not only incredibly […]

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Charred Peaches and Cream with Sweet Orange Honey and Thyme Madeleines

It all started with a peach and me craving cornbread. So here’s what happened and I am going to share with you how easy these madeleines are to make. But first this plate: Charred Peaches • Sweet Orange Honey and Thyme Cornbread Madeleines • Greek Yogurt• Raw Honeycomb • Fresh Peach Slices • Fresh Thyme […]

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Oatmeal and Greek Yogurt BOWLS, anyone?

So, if you read my blog, you know my love/hate relationship with oatmeal. Growing up, almost every morning my dad made oatmeal for us kids. Honestly, I did not start back eating it again until I got in my thirties and now with a bit of culinary experience under my belt, it is one of […]

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Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich

One of the most versatile ingredients I think I’ve ever used when I am creating plant-based recipes is hearts of palm. I love the versatility of this ingredient because I’ve used it in a lot of my plant-based seafood recipes. , It is excellent when you’re trying to make lobster rolls, calamari, ceviche, tuna fish, […]

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Let’s Talk Chili ~ Three Easy Recipes Using Leftover Chili

I have been waiting for fall to hit so I can make chili. I feel like in the summer you can get away with making soup, there’s gazpacho, cool cucumber soup and clean broth soups, but chili is the star for cooler weather, it just says fall and winter is amongst us, let’s eat comfort […]

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Cinnamon Roll and Coffee Baked Oatmeal

Yes! You read it right. I woke up this morning wanting a cinnamon roll and a cup of coffee, but I need to stick to my nutritional plan as well, so what’s a girl to do? Hmm, I could add all those ideas in baked oatmeal. I would be getting my caffeine, fiber, and protein […]

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Easy Back to School Breakfast and Lunch ideas on Good Day Atlanta

Yes! This week kids go back to school and I got a chance to share some of my “go to” breakfast and lunch ideas on Good Day Atlanta this week. I got you covered. Here’s the segment. I hope it inspires you to keep it easy, healthy and creative! Psst.. I have one you and […]

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S’mores Charcuterie Board

There’s a wonderfully delicious trend happening out there, it’s the s’mores charcuterie board. So before we dive into the possibilities, let’s talk about the word charcuterie. Charcuterie is the arranging and preparing of cured meats, cheeses and finger foods on a platter or board. It’s has truly made a comback in the last few years. […]

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White Bean and Sundried Tomato Pesto Pizza

It’s been a long day and I just need something super quick, delicious and healthy. Hmm… maybe you do too? So let’s get to it. Have any naan bread? Good! Set it aside, we are going toast it up for this pizza. You will need some basil oil, sundried tomato pesto, some of your favorite […]

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