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5 Last Minute Thanksgiving Appetizers: Perfect, easy appetizers to add to your Thanksgiving menu

5 Last Minute Thanksgiving Appetizers

Posted on Nov 24th, 2015

It's almost time for Thanksgiving, and the thing I always forget is the appetizers. Dinner never goes exactly as planned with timing and people are…

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Bacon Brussels Sprouts Risotto: Creamy and smokey--the perfect meal for entertaining!

Bacon Brussels Sprouts Risotto

Posted on Dec 18th, 2014

This post is sponsored by  Swanson®. All opinions are my own. Bacon brussels sprouts risotto is so rich, creamy and comforting. Filled with…

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BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

Posted on Sep 2nd, 2013

Hi friends! Did you guys have a good 3 day weekend? I had to work a little bit this evening, but I had most of the day off, and we had a great time…

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Black Bean Burger Salad

Posted on Jun 16th, 2013

In the summertime, the only things I crave other than burgers (and grilled food in general) are big, delicious, cool and refreshing salads. I'm not…

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Buffalo Deviled Eggs

Posted on Apr 22nd, 2012

You know what food I really missed when I stopped eating deep fried food? Buffalo wings. Those things are freaking delicious! But really, it is not…

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Caramelized Onion Rosemary Biscuits

Posted on May 17th, 2012

Soft and fluffy whole grain biscuits stuffed with caramelized onions and fresh rosemary. I remember when I was living with Heather in Moscow,…

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Crockpot Chicken Taco Dip

Crockpot Chicken Taco Dip

Posted on Oct 9th, 2014

Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the McCormick Gluten-Free Recipe Mixes Launch as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I…

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Drink & Dish: Brussels Sprouts with Apple, Bacon & Dates

Posted on Oct 8th, 2013

Tender seared brussels sprouts with crispy bacon, soft and sweet dates, and crunchy chopped apples topped with a sweet balsamic glaze. Looking for…

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Drink & Dish: Buffalo Chicken Dip {with video!}

Posted on Jan 29th, 2013

// Let's talk for a second about making a video. It's, um...hard. I naively assumed that I would be great at this, You see, I'm an actor.…

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Drink & Dish: Chicken Enchilada Dip {with video!}

Posted on Apr 22nd, 2013

I think the happiest day of my life was the day Chipotle started serving brown rice. Maybe you think that makes me a total freak? But if that's true,…

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Drink & Dish: Cranberry Goat Cheese Bake

Posted on Nov 24th, 2013

Warm melty goat cheese topped with sweet and tart cranberry sauce. The perfect easy, flavorful and impressive way to use up those Thanksgiving…

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Drink & Dish: Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Posted on May 21st, 2013

I realllllly hope you like this recipe. I almost lost a leg creating it for you. I mean, "lost a leg" might be sliiiiightly dramatic, but I did end…

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Drink & Dish: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Posted on Aug 1st, 2013

There are few things I love more than a fresh summer salad. It's hot outside. I don't want to spend hours cooking inside and then put hot food into…

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Everything Bagel & Cream Cheese Dip

Posted on Sep 7th, 2014

Everything you love about an everything bagel and cream cheese in a creamy and addicting dip perfect for parties, get togethers, or tailgating. Tons…

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Fig, Prosciutto & Brie Cracker Bites: The perfect easy and delicious appetizer or snack!

Fig, Prosciutto & Brie Cracker Bites

Posted on Jun 1st, 2015

Elegant and simple, fig, prosciutto & brie cracker bites are the perfect appetizer for entertaining or a special afternoon snack. Just four…

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Guacamole Deviled Eggs

Posted on Jan 15th, 2014

Healthier, dairy-free and paleo friendly deviled eggs with a flavorful guacamole kick. The perfect protein-packed snack or party food. I used…

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Honey Goat Cheese Spread: Smooth, creamy, sweet and tangy--the perfect spread to jazz up your crackers!

Honey Goat Cheese Spread

Posted on May 21st, 2015

Smooth, creamy, sweet and tangy honey goat cheese spread is perfect for entertaining, or even just a delicious snack to keep on hand. It's…

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Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs: Bold, spicy and delicious with tons of flavor and NO mayo make this snack both healthy and crave-able!

Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs

Posted on Aug 31st, 2015

Jalapeno poppers and deviled eggs come together with bold, spicy and delicious Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs. Tons of flavor and no mayo make this a…

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Lemon Rosemary Grilled Artichokes

Posted on Aug 14th, 2013

I took 5 pictures of artichokes and they all look the same. Forgive me? Actually, I took more like 20 pictures of artichokes which is…

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Loaded Sweet Potato Salad

Posted on Oct 6th, 2013

A healthy twist on a loaded baked sweet potato and potato salad. Looking for more sweet potato recipes? Check these out! Last month we hosted…

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Mediterranean Nachos: Taking comfort food to the next level with this Mediterranean inspired twist!

Mediterranean Nachos

Posted on Aug 6th, 2015

Mediterranean nachos take the ultimate comfort food and gives it a new, mediterranean twist. So gooey and comforting, no one will ever know these…

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Mexican Slaw

Posted on Sep 19th, 2013

You guys, life has been so busy lately. I don't know how some people take all of these trips and still manage to get things done in life. I've been…

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Parmesan Garlic Brown Butter Spaghetti Squash: The ultimate healthy comfort side dish!

Parmesan Garlic Brown Butter Spaghetti Squash

Posted on Feb 2nd, 2015

Bold, rich, nutty parmesan garlic brown butter spaghetti squash is the perfect comforting side dish. Tons of nutty, garlic-y flavor, low carb,…

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with a Poached Egg: The perfect healthy & easy summer side dish!

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Posted on May 28th, 2015

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus gives the best of this summer produce with perfectly roasted asparagus, flavorful prosciutto, and a creamy poached egg.…

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Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Posted on Oct 29th, 2013

Thick and creamy roasted cauliflower is the perfect, comforting, vegetarian fall dinner. Ridiculously easy, and so rich you'd never guess it was…

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Roasted Jalapeno & Garlic Bacon Guacamole

Posted on Jun 29th, 2014

Rich, creamy guacamole with roasted jalapenos and roasted garlic loaded with crispy bacon. This guacamole is a total crowd pleaser and will take the…

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Skinny Mini Corn Dogs

Posted on Sep 19th, 2012

Last Thanksgiving, I made and posted these Skinny Mini Corn Dogs. Well, you may have noticed that since then, the photography on the blog has…

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Spinach Artichoke Deviled Eggs

Posted on Dec 5th, 2012

The other day, Steve and I had a little conversation that went something like this... Me: When are deviled eggs in season? Steve: Umm, deviled…

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Sweet Potato Avocado Salad

Posted on Sep 11th, 2013

You know that feeling when you're super excited for a long weekend, but getting ready for it is so stressful that by the time you're done getting…

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Thai Turkey Meatballs with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Posted on Jun 10th, 2014

All the delicious flavor of pad Thai in fun, healthy and delicious meatballs! These Thai turkey meatballs are so good, they stand alone without…

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Truffle Brussels (Sprouts) Chips

Posted on Mar 22nd, 2013

Hello. I am a healthy food blogger cliche. I made chips out of vegetables, and I'm going to swear to you that they are OMG SO GOOD (they really are),…

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Wasabi Soy Deviled Eggs: Spicy and bold, like a california roll meets deviled eggs!

Wasabi Soy Deviled Eggs

Posted on Sep 30th, 2015

The perfect deviled eggs with a wasabi kick and a whole lot of flavor, these Wasabi Soy Deviled Eggs taste like the perfect deviled egg/sushi mash…

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