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Shakshuka (Whole30, Vegetarian, and How to Impress Your Date)

January 29, 2019 By Lane 4 Comments

The end of the Whole30 is near. Just a few short days left. Friday I will share with you what I’ve learned (and it’s a lot!), but for today, I will say the Whole30 has brought up a ton of eating/food/cooking conversations that have have got me thinking. I’m a physician and while at work the other day, my college-aged scribes had been asking me about easy, college approved dinner recipes (preferably with leftovers) that would not break the bank. Although I agreed to tackle that one (coming soon) I also got to thinking…how can these guys impress their dates? (We didn’t actually TALK about this part of their lives at all-and I can feel them blushing as I write this, you never know when this advice will come in handy!) Which then led me to remember how my own husband made me dinner while we were dating… which leads to Shakshuka (Whole30, Vegetarian, and How to Impress Your Date) and a few funny photos!

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Friday Five: Whole 30 Recipes and Inspiration

January 18, 2019 By Lane 2 Comments

The Whole 30 can be daunting. SO daunting. It seems like everything is off limits and there is nothing you can eat. But the truth is, there is a TON you can eat. And not only is it good for you, it TASTES good too! So I decided to take this Friday Five and bring you some Whole 30 recipes and inspiration-although I’m not stopping at just five. Read on for ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! (and don’t forget those fresh fruits and veggies!)

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Caramelized Onion, Apple, and Brie Grilled Cheese

December 25, 2018 By Lane 1 Comment

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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Good Food Reads: Thinking Outside the (Lunch) Box

May 11, 2018 By Holly 21 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I frequently feel like I’m in a bit of a lunch rut. Either I’m busy and forget about lunch altogether or I jam in a quick sandwich or protein bar and call it a day. One of my “grown up resolutions” this year was to make lunch feel a little more special. To make things that are tasty, beautiful, and (mostly) nutritious. While I haven’t always kept to that plan, I’ve definitely noticed that on the days I make a little more effort for lunch, I’m always glad I did. We recently reached out to some blogger friends (hi, friends!) and asked for their recommendations for new lunch ideas. Boy, oh boy, did we get some great new recipes. This week on Good Food Reads, we are Thinking Outside the (Lunch) Box.

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Farro Salad with Salmon and Roasted Vegetables

March 20, 2018 By Lane 2 Comments

You might have heard this story before, (you’ve probably lived this story before) but this particular ending is delicious! This Farro Salad is worth reading about!

I recently went out to lunch with a group of friends, at a restaurant I go to frequently. While looking at the menu, I was tempted to order my “usual”, but instead decided to take a chance on this Farro Salad. Thank goodness I did! As soon as I started eating, I decided this was a dish I needed to create at home. ASAP.

Farro Salad with Salmon and Roasted Vegetables.

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One Pot Farro with Chicken and Tomatoes

January 9, 2018 By Lane 18 Comments

Are you looking for a new one pot meal? Love farro? One Pot Farro with Chicken and Tomatoes is going to be calling your name!

Warmth, umami, comfort food. Healthy whole grains and lean proteins. All of that and more in this One Pot Farro with Chicken and Tomatoes. Need a vegetarian option? No problem, a few tweaks, listed in the recipe itself, will get you there! Keep on reading for your new favorite 30 minute meal….

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

October 10, 2017 By Lane 2 Comments

I was originally going to bring you an ooey-gooey dessert this week. And don’t worry, I will still bring you that particular deliciousness (after all it’s good to have something to look forward to, or so my parents always told me!) -but you’re going to have to wait until next week. Instead I have a more savory treat for you. Luckily for me (and now you), I had the most amazing gift brought to me this week. My fabulous neighbor, Heather, brought me a windfall of vegetables from her inlaws’ cabin garden (find them at TheCabinGarden.com). These jalapeños are just begging to be made into these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers! (and if you have any good eggplant recipes, leave them in the comments below-please and thank you.)

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Chimichurri Panzanella Salad with White Beans

March 14, 2017 By Lane 28 Comments

It’s March now and I’m SO ready for spring! And of course, just as I had decided winter was over, Mother Nature goes and dumps a whole bunch of snow all over the Twin Cities. The cold is back. And although I know it will be short lived, it is still a bitter pill to swallow. Since I really needed a bit of spring, I decided it was time to make a great salad. You won’t believe what leftovers you can use to create something entirely new. Chimichurri Panzanella Salad with White Beans is a bit of spring on a plate. …

Creamy Onion Soup

January 9, 2017 By Lane 38 Comments

You guys. Because my fabulous husband went to the store just ONE MORE TIME, I get to bring you this delicious Creamy Onion Soup. I also get a delicious lunch tomorrow on my day off. My husband-he is a saint. A true saint.

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Roasted Squash and Quinoa Salad

January 2, 2017 By Lane 24 Comments

First and Foremost HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are so looking forward to 2017! Secondly, if you are looking for a salad you can eat with a spoon, look no further. Roasted Squash and Quinoa Salad will fill you up while keeping your New Year’s resolutions intact! Read on for the recipe and for my resolutions…maybe you can help hold me to them!…