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  • Herb Loaded Salad w/ Crispy Baked Goat Cheese Medallions

    Herb Loaded Salad w/ Crispy Baked Goat Cheese Medallions

    This recipe for herb loaded salad w/ crispy baked goat cheese medallions is the perfect balance of light and rich – a simple salad with baked crispy cheese.   I’m taking my last restaurant re-creation (the best ever balsamic vinaigrette I just posted!) and using it in ANOTHER restaurant re-creation this week. I had the…

  • The Best Ever Balsamic Vinaigrette

    The Best Ever Balsamic Vinaigrette

    This recipe for the best ever balsamic vinaigrette makes a mild, sweet, crowd-pleasing balsamic vinaigrette that you can whip up in less than 5 minutes! Ahhhhhhh I’m so stinking excited to share this recipe with you guys today. I know, I know. It’s something so… basic. Kinda boring almost. But this is the BEST EVER…

  • Fourth of July Chia Pudding

    Fourth of July Chia Pudding

    This naturally dyed red, white, and blue Fourth of July chia pudding parfait is a beautiful but healthy patriotic breakfast! Or just a fun Tuesday morning. I don’t typically do themed holiday recipes and I’m not a huge Fourth of July celebrator. But something got me itching to make a bright red, white, and blue…

  • Marzipan Raspberry Blondies

    Marzipan Raspberry Blondies

    The flavors of almonds and raspberry jam marble throughout this marzipan raspberry blondies recipe for an easy, gooey, and decadent sweet treat. It’s about damn time for a WEDDING-INSPIRED recipe!!! 👰🏻🤵🏻 These blondies are inspired by our wedding cake (photos coming sooooon, I swear!) We had a tiny three-layer cake with strawberry, red velvet, and…

  • Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie

    Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie

    This strawberry rhubarb pie smoothie recipe kicks your day off with a sweet and tart healthy protein smoothie that tastes like dessert. You GUYS. This morning I made such an awesome smoothie. I just HAD to share right away. We recently got a Sprouts Farmer’s Market near my apartment. And this weekend I snagged a…

  • Weeknight Loaded Taco Salad

    Weeknight Loaded Taco Salad

    This pretty simple but really satisfying weeknight loaded taco salad recipe is full of flavor and minimal effort so you can enjoy an elaborate salad any day. I can’t even remember how long I’ve been meaning to post a salad like this. YEARS. It’s been years. My absolute favorite salad EVER is the vegetarian yucatan…

  • Balsamic Sweet Onion Jam

    This balsamic sweet onion jam will be your favorite sweet-and-savory spread. It pairs wonderfully with cheese and crackers or on top of meat, fish, or tofu! Are you ready for a STUPID delicious spread that you will want to put on all the things?? Because I have it. I just HAD to make a recipe…

  • Instant Pot Carrot Cake Steel Cut Oats

    Instant Pot Carrot Cake Steel Cut Oats

    Instant Pot carrot cake steel cut oats make a healthy meal prep breakfast to feed you for an entire week with just 30 minutes’ of prep and cook time. YAS, another instant pot recipe!!! I wanted to do an Instant Pot recipe that is geared for meal prep – just toss some things in (no…

  • Blood Orange Ginger Hot Toddy

    Blood Orange Ginger Hot Toddy

    This recipe for a blood orange ginger hot toddy makes for a comforting winter cocktail to warm your body and soul on a cold winter day. Time for another winter cocktail, eh friends? Preston and I had such a wonderful and relaxing weekend up in the snow for our anniversary. I was absolutely AMAZED at…

  • Coconut White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Protein Cookies

    Coconut White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Protein Cookies

    Coconut White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Protein Cookies are a healthy high-protein tropical treat to satisfy your cookie craving. Whew, that title is a mouthful! But THESE COOKIES, guys! Last week I had a bizarre craving for white chocolate macadamia cookies. Which is weird because as much as I like cookies, I rarely crave them. And…

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