My husband often makes fun of me for my love of vegetables. It’s probably a fair bit of lighthearted ribbing, because I am a little crazy when it comes to getting those veggies in every day! When I’m eating well – and for me, that typically means eating mostly plant based – I feel so much better. This Easy Vegetarian Chili is an absolute staple in my winter diet because it is so simple to throw together, freezes well, and it chock full of colorful veggies!
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If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you might remember me mentioning that I have a very picky eater. My youngest child is now two and has basically four approved foods. If it isn’t a bread, cheese, fruit, or yogurt, she won’t touch it. In my quest to not live my life as a short order cook and still get dinner on the table that most of us will eat, I’ve started working hard on developing recipes that are totally kid friendly and adult approved. These Cheesy Turkey Apple Meatballs with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce are perfect for picky kids and adults alike.
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This post is sponsored in conjunction with the publicity team for Tex-Mex Diabetes Cooking. We received this cookbook in exchange for an honest review. Of course all opinions are ours alone because we wouldn’t have it any other way!
As most of you already know I have started the Whole 30 this month so obviously health is going to be important to me in 2019. But what some of you don’t know is that I was recently diagnosed with insulin resistance which is the precursor to diabetes. So when the publicity team for Tex-Mex Diabetes Cooking approached us about a possible review of their new cookbook, I couldn’t say no. But I won’t say I had high hopes. I mean diabetes friendly Tex-Mex food? Really? Luckily I was about to be proven so very wrong. In the very best way. This book is a winner and we were lucky enough to be able to share one of the recipes with you! (And chances are good you know someone with diabetes who could benefit from this book too!)
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Have I mentioned that I’m doing the Whole 30? I can’t even really tell you why (because I’m not really sure), other than I wanted a challenge. And for my carb addicted, cheese loving, Taco Bell going self, this might be the ultimate challenge. But who knows, maybe I’ll find that I love it and my body loves it and I feel great and…well, hopefully I’ll survive anyway. My stubborn nature will definitely come in handy here. Thanks to my husband (who wasn’t given a lot of choice) and my friend, Lynnea, who are going to be my main source of support and have agreed to do the Whole30 with me. And you. I’m sure you all will support me. Right? Starting with this Whole 30 compliant Dutch Oven Roasted Chicken.
And if anyone else is doing the Whole 30, sound off below, or hit me up on social media! Misery loves company!
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Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! And happy celebrating to anyone celebrating ANYTHING this month (I’m looking at you Christmas, Solstice, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, birthdays, and on some of these dark days we’ve had lately, I think we should celebrate just getting out of bed!).
We’ve enjoyed (and endured?) Christmas music, family togetherness and over the top decorating. We’ve gifted, baked, mailed cards, and peopled all month long. I’m exhausted, how about you? I think we all need to spend December 26th relaxing with these easy Caramelized Onion, Apple, and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwiches!
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Looking for a way to use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Looking for a way to use the Caramelized Onions you made last week? We have you covered. Look no further than this homemade Baked Macaroni Cheese with Turkey and Caramelized Onions. The perfect fall/winter/holiday/leftover/late night/early morning/any-time-you-need-it comfort food. Read further and scroll to the bottom for the recipe!
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Traveling through Italy this past month made me think hard about the foods I want to be eating. The Italians were so amazing at taking seasonal, local foods and making them a meal. Their food has a simplicity that is often lacking in our culture. Polenta was a food that was on a lot of Italian menus and I happen to love it. As soon as I got home, I started working on my new favorite fall comfort food, which I have been eating on repeat. Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes and Crispy Mushrooms.
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I was planning on saving this recipe for next summer, since it is full of bright summery herbs and utilizes the grill. Not really fall “comfort food”. But then I realized, to me this Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin IS comfort food. And as true Minnesotans we use our grill ALL year long-sometimes even when it’s below zero. Take it from me, this one should not wait until next year.
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If you’ve been following us on social media, you might know that I spent a good portion of the month eating my way through the mediterranean. It was a lovely trip filled with gelato, amazing Greek food, and fantastic Italian drinks. I’ll definitely be posting more on my trip (and some travel inspired recipes!) later this summer, but as I transition back into real life and recover from jet lag, I’ve been relying on quick and easy recipes to get dinner on the table for my family. These Sheet Pan Chicken and Bell Pepper Fajitas are the perfect weeknight meal.
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Sometimes I just need something easy. Something I don’t need to put any thought into. Like after floating in the lake in all day, but still needing to feed my tribe. Enter The Very Best Seasoning Rub. I keep a jar of this in my cupboard at all times, read on to find out why you should too!
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