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Roasted Carrot and Quinoa Salad

August 20, 2019 By Holly 1 Comment

I came up with the idea for this Roasted Carrot and Quinoa Salad last spring, while trying to figure out a last minute side dish just before some guests were due to come for dinner. I took a quick look in the fridge, grabbed a couple of things out of the pantry, and crossed my fingers. Thankfully, the dish was a hit and after making it all summer for simple dinners and entertaining alike, I figured it was about time I shared the recipe here. Roasted Carrot and Quinoa Salad

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Filed Under: Side Dishes Tagged With: carrot, Golden Raisins, pine nuts, Quinoa, vegan, vegetarian

Baba Ghanoush: A Grilled Eggplant Dip

August 13, 2019 By Lane Leave a Comment

My new title should be “Queen of the nondescript looking beige dips”.  But guys, this Baba Ghanoush is SO, SO good.  A little garlicky, a little lemony, and after all what else are you going to do with all of the eggplants that have come in your CSA this summer?  (no really, what ARE you going to do?  I need ideas.  Stat.)

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Baba Ghanoush from the side, garnished with cilantro

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Filed Under: Dips, Grilling, whole 30 Tagged With: appetizer, baba ganouj, baba ganoush, baba ghanoush, dip, eggplant, garlic, lebanese, spread, tahini, vegan, vegetarian, Whole30

Simple Lentil Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables

August 6, 2019 By Holly Leave a Comment

Summertime always makes me crave simple foods. I don’t know if it’s that summer produce is just so good and fresh that it doesn’t need much, or that the slow pace of lazy summer days makes me a little lazy in the kitchen. Either way, when the warm weather hits, simple is my mantra.  Like this Simple Lentil Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables. Lentil Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables

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Filed Under: Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: easy recipes, Leeks, Lentils, salad, side dish, sweet potato, vegetarian

Carrot Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Basil Aioli (Whole 30, Gluten Free)

July 30, 2019 By Lane 5 Comments

Does anyone else out there subscribe to a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share?  I get one through a local farm (Featherstone Farms, I love you!), and when I pick up my box of fresh vegetables each week, I get really excited about all of the amazing things that I am going to make.  Perfect heads of lettuce, deep purple eggplants, bright green peppers, sweet yellow corn.

This year I’ve been getting a lot of carrots and zucchini in my boxes, which just so happens to be the perfect combination for making these Carrot Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Basil Aioli.

Carrot Zucchini Fritters on a platter with a side of Aioli

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Filed Under: Main Course, Vegetarian, whole 30 Tagged With: Carrots, fritter, gluten free, lemon basil aioli, main course, snack, vegetarian, Whole30, zucchini

Summer Vegetable Breakfast Burritos

July 2, 2019 By Lane 1 Comment

Breakfast always brings out strong feelings in people.  Some folks can’t live without eating two minutes after getting out of bed.  Some people never eat breakfast and instead start with lunch.  I was always pretty meh about breakfast, but that’s when I thought breakfast was supposed to be sugary cereals (blech…).  These Summer Vegetable Breakfast Burritos have totally swayed me into the breakfast is important camp!  And they’re easy!

Summer Vegetable Breakfast Burritos on a plate

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Vegetarian Tagged With: beans, Breakfast, brunch, Burritos, corn, easy recipes, Eggs, vegetarian

The Best Herbed Picnic Potato Salad

June 18, 2019 By Lane Leave a Comment

Fourth of July is coming soon and that means camping, cookouts, potlucks and picnics!

And if I know you, you’re looking for a hearty dish that you can take to that gathering and not worry about the dreaded “sitting out in the heat” problem.  No problem!  Herbed Picnic Potato Salad is full of flavor, without the mayo!

Herbed Picnic Potato Salad with Pickled Onions

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Filed Under: Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetable side dishes Tagged With: pickled onions, picnic, potato, potato salad, potluck, vegetable side dish, vegetarian

Lemon Rosemary White Bean Dip

May 21, 2019 By Lane 3 Comments

Here in Minneapolis we finally saw our first 80 degree day.  Everyone flocked outside to take advantage of the amazing sunshine.  People congregated on driveways, at parks, around our 10,000+ lakes.  Just so dang happy to be outside!

But as the temperatures go up, and everyone gathers outside, snacks are needed.  Like this Lemon Rosemary White Bean Dip made with Fresh Crush Rosemary Olive Oil from the Queen Creek Olive Mill. Perfect for a summer gathering (or really ANY gathering).

Don’t trust me?  It’ll take you FIVE minutes to make it this delicious dip and you can see for yourself!

Lemon Rosemary White Bean Dip in a bowl

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dips, Snacks, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, cannelini beans, casual, dip, entertaining, lemon, olive oil, Queen Creek, Queen Creek Olive Mill, rosemary, vegetarian, white bean, white bean dip

Easy Honey Cardamom Cashew Butter

April 16, 2019 By Holly Leave a Comment

Sometimes, the simplest recipes really are the best recipes. No fuss and full of flavor? I’m totally on board. Recently, I had a craving for cashew butter but didn’t want to run to the store and really wasn’t excited about dropping $12 on a jar of nut butter. Digging in my pantry, I found a bag of cashews I had picked up the week before and I decided I was going to take matters into my own hands. A few short minutes later, our Easy Honey Cardamom Cashew Butter was born.

With only 5 ingredients and no cooking required, this cashew butter is about as easy as it gets. In less than 10 minutes, you can have a jar of creamy cashew butter ready to devour by the spoonful or plop onto some toast or a bagel. Simply grab a cup or two of roasted cashews and a good food processor or high speed blender (like a Blendtec or Vitamix). After a quick pulse or three in the food processor with a few spices (in this case, kosher salt and ground cardamom), we add a little honey for sweetness and set the food processor to run on until the nuts and spices blend into a smooth, creamy butter. Try not to eat it all straight out of the processing jar!…

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Filed Under: Dips Tagged With: Cardamom, Cashew Butter, honey, vegetarian

Asparagus with Pistachio Citrus Gremolata

April 2, 2019 By Holly 1 Comment

After what felt like the longest winter on the books, Spring has finally sprung and with it has come my favorite vegetable – asparagus! When I first met my husband, he wasn’t much of a vegetable guy. He considered iceberg lettuce to be a perfectly acceptable salad and the occasional baby carrot was about the extent of his veggie intake. Being a vegetarian at the time, I of course, was a totally different story. He was a good sport though, and gamely put up with my veggie loving self, eventually learning to eat and enjoy veggies, too. One of the earliest veggies I started to make for him (and a total staple in our house now) was asparagus. It’s fantastic simply roasted with olive oil and a little salt and pepper. It’s also great when dressed up a little, like in our all new recipe for Asparagus with Pistachio Citrus Gremolata. Asparagus With Pistachio Citrus Gremolata

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Filed Under: Condiments, Vegetable side dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: Asparagus, Gremolata, vegetarian

Spinach Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing

March 19, 2019 By Holly 2 Comments

Edit: This recipe was originally posted in June 2018 and we are reposting today because well, life is busy, recipes sometimes don’t work out like planned, and mostly because this salad is just so darn good. Spring is finally on it’s way here in MN and I am craving all of the fresh veggies and fruit and this yummy salad combines the best of spring into one easy little package. Read on for the more info!! 

Friends, I have an important announcement to make: it’s time to toss out all of those bottles of store bought salad dressing. What kind of crazy talk is this? Hear me out. I know those bottles seem convenient and there are a million flavor options, but most are loaded with less than ideal ingredients, are expensive, and don’t ultimately taste that great. I promise you that with a few simple ingredients and less than five minutes, you can absolutely make a batch of homemade salad dressing that will taste twenty times better and elevate an everyday salad into something totally out of this world. Today’s recipe for Spinach Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing is the perfect place to start.

Spinach Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing

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Filed Under: Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: Dijon, dressing, salad, spinach, vegetarian

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Instagram post 2193738719890873699_2160961149 Are you missing the journey because you’re too focused on the destination? .
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Reflecting on our travel last week. Justin and I always give the kids and grandparents some extra time together 😉😉 in Phoenix and head down to Tucson to relax by ourselves.  We hike, and dine, and lounge by the pool drinking wine and just basically reconnect 🥂. .
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And although there is shorter way home via the highway, we always choose the backroads to get back to Phoenix-the path less traveled.  And we always marvel at the beauty of the journey.  And without fail, every year, the trip makes me think: where else in my life should I be foregoing the “fast route” for the “road less traveled”? Where else in my life am I missing out on the marvel of the journey because I’m concentrating too hard on the end goal?  The answers from various parts of my life are always fascinating and hopefully enough to help me make some changes. .
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This might be the meaning of life right here folks.  Take the path less traveled.  The marvel of the journey might be exactly what you need. .
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And if you’ve read this far: tell us below, What have been some of your “paths less traveled”? What lessons have you learned by taking the slow route?  We’d love to hear YOUR stories!
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#pathlesstraveled #travel #journey #WithTwoSpoons #instatravel
Instagram post 2189514848865626322_2160961149 So this is what I’ve learned.  I should listen to my husband. (And no he is not bribing me to say this-although I guarantee he’ll screen shot this and hold onto it forever). After horseback riding yesterday I was tired and wanted to sit in the hot tub (I’ve got cookbooks to read- like @halfbakedharvest’s new Super Simple) but no.  He wanted to hike. .
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Sometimes when you love someone you have to do it their way, even when you really don’t want to.  And sensing my reluctance (I’m not very subtle) he picked a shortish hike in the beautiful Sabino Canyon.  We were rewarded with the magnificent beauty of the Sonoran Desert.  Worth every step.  So I have to admit he was right. And boy did that hot tub at @haciendadelsolaz feel good afterwards!
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#sonorandesert #hiking #takeahike #sabinocanyon #soremuscles #fitdoctorsofinsta #SoMeDocs #supersimple #arizona #tucson BBC
Instagram post 2188906075352564315_2160961149 So this happened this morning.  Something like a scene from the movie City Slickers (and for those of you too young to have seen this movie- go get a copy quick.). Anyhoo...now I’m a Modern Day Cowgirl.  So if anyone is looking for me, I’m out buying my new wardrobe...
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Thanks to our amazing wrangler, Octavia who didn’t laugh at us once.  And I’m sure that took amazing determination.  And check out stories for my favorite video of all time! .
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#outofmycomfortzone #cityslickers #arizona #horsebackriding #haciendadelsol #tucson #getaway #cowgirl
Instagram post 2188662097000596373_2160961149 I love my kids. I love my life. But sometimes you just need a get away.  And as I’m getting older I’m getting better about taking them.  Like this phenomenal weekend we’re spending in Tucson while the kids are up with grandma in Phoenix.  And @haciendadelsolaz never disappoints.  Time spent in the hot tub with this view is good time indeed! .
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#vacation #arizona #haciendadelsol #tucsonarizona #mountains #getaway #justadulting #recharge #withtwospoons #catalinamountains
Instagram post 2186832100422240666_2160961149 The weather is cool here in Arizona, but that didn’t stop us!  We hiked the Wave Cave Trail in the Superstition Mountains- which if you haven’t done, you definitely should (it’s beautiful!). Here my yoga loving daughter is holding dancer’s pose in the cave while I practice my photography.  The world is full of beauty y’all!
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Where are you finding beauty today?
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#arizona #hiking #dancers #yoga #superstitionmountains #wavecavetrail  #beautifulday #hikearizona
Instagram post 2186141879254824355_2160961149 I just thought you might need to see another view of these Citrus Kissed Roasted  Brussels Sprouts. Because they belong on your #Thanksgiving table! .
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(Recipe link in profile...and you know you want them!)
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#queencreekolivemill #brusselssprouts #brusselsprouts #sidedish #vegetables #eatyourveggies #eattherainbow #healthyfood #wholefoods #plantbased #WithTwoSpoons #thanksgivingtable #minneapolisblogger #foodblogger #yahoofood
Instagram post 2185745931621997019_2160961149 New Recipe alert! .
Instant Pot Herbed Cauliflower Mash
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Our new recipe is the perfect way to lighten up your Thanksgiving meal without sacrificing flavor. .
It's a one pot, ready in less than 15 minutes side dish that will definitely impress all of your guests.
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Find the recipe link in our profile or on the blog.
Instagram post 2185045702920769279_2160961149 Tacos, tacos, tacos- who doesn’t love tacos?  Hit up Centro in MPLS for some amazing eats.  Perfect for a quick dinner right before seeing Phantom of the Opera at the Orpheum!  I ❤️♥️❤️♥️ Minneapolis! .
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Where is your favorite place to get tacos? Where is your favorite place to eat before the theater?
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#tacos #pretheatre #WithTwoSpoons #momanddaughter #Sundaynight #yum #phantomoftheopera #orpheum #minneapolis
Instagram post 2184341228090622979_2160961149 It’s comfort time!  Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.  Delish! .
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What is your comfort food today?
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#comfortfood #butternutsquashsoup #instantpot #grilledcheee
Instagram post 2183784816822395484_2160961149 Everything is all right here at the cabin.  Sunny skies, cool breeze, Shortribs braising in the oven, wine chilling in the refrigerator.  Everything is all right here at the cabin.
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What are y’all doing this weekend?
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#cabinlife #upnorth #weekendvibes #relax
Instagram post 2183085900930446521_2160961149 November has been a busy, busy month.  I’ve worked my full time ER schedule, developed a few new recipes, mommed a little (and one not so little), created a few blog posts, attended a wedding lunch, attended a baby shower, attended 2 book clubs, had dinner with friends, made it to my daughter’s violin performance in the musical, made it to Gaby’s intern night, made it to the Dia de Muertos celebration at my kiddo’s school, took my favorite interns to lunch at @midtownglobalmarket, had lunch with my neighborhood lunch bunch, had brunch with my favorite cardiologist, and worked on building my BeautyCounter business. And did I mention I’m ready to send out my Holiday cards?  It’s only the THIRD week of the month!
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Looking forward to a weekend of relaxation and self care.  I have to admit I’m just a tad worn out.  What’s your favorite way to take care of yourself?  Mine: the bathtub. With books, magazines, and candles.  Carry on folks...I’ll be busy for awhile...
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#selfcare #relaxation #bathtime #bathtub #soakingtub #bubbles #forksoverknives #kindle #november #busy #busymom #doctormomlife #SoMeDocs #fitdoctorsofinsta #calgontakemeaway #life #lifestyle #betterbeauty #betterbeautymovement
Instagram post 2180631937122919148_2160961149 Citrus Kissed Roasted Brussels Sprouts the perfect Thanksgiving side dish!  Made with Arizona Valencia Orange Olive Oil from our friends at @queencreekolivemill! #ad #queencreekolivemill .
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What will be on your Thanksgiving table?
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#thanksgiving #holiday #onmytable #brusselssprouts #brusselsprouts #oliveoil #arizona #vegetables #sidedishes #sidedish #WithTwoSpoons #vegetarian #vegan #citrus #orange #pomegranateseeds
Instagram post 2180320212641158489_2160961149 Thinking back to this fun night seeing Hamilton with my daughter in Chicago!  So much fun! .
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#lifestyle #hamilton #broadwaychicago #chicago #cibctheatre #WithTwoSpoons #Champagne #vacation #throwback #october #vacation #motherdaughter
Instagram post 2177811214851585606_2160961149 PSA: Thanksgiving is LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY!! Have you planned your menu yet?
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Grab our FREE, printable Thanksgiving menu planner on the blog today and find out how we’re prepping for the big day
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Link in profile or find it at www.withtwospoons.com
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#freeprintable #thanksgiving #menuplanning #mealprep #holidaymenu #withtwospoons #foodblogger #momlifehacks
Instagram post 2175821535985859616_2160961149 BAKED HONEY NUT CHICKEN TENDERS
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Yeah, we went there.
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It’s an amped up take on a childhood classic. You won’t want to miss this one, friends!
Find the recipe on the blog or in the link in profile. .
#withtwospoons #newrecipe #chickentenders #healthyrecipes #cookingforkids #kidsinthekitchen #reciperevamp #whatsfordinner #somedocs #easyrecipes
Instagram post 2173512605221802135_2160961149 Out for lunch with friends a few weeks ago.  A warm bowl of ramen is exactly what I needed and could definitely use today! (Not to mention great company!)
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#ramen #noodles #minneapolis
Instagram post 2170878231338889052_2160961149 Anyone up for a Homemade Apple Cinnamon Roll? Turns out they’re not hard to make, and worth every second.  Recipe link in profile! .
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#cinnamonrolls #apple #homemade #baking #bakedgoods #WithTwoSpoons #inmykitchen #onmytable #inmyoven #spice #feedblogfeed #foodblogfeed #instafood #yahoofood #goodeats #SoMeDocs #twincitieseats #twincitiescollective
Instagram post 2169385104933624839_2160961149 Plant based dinner and my first foray into making tofu at home.  Dan Dan noodles (@smittenkitchen), cucumbers, herbs, and crispy tofu.  Thank you to @katrinsig for all of the advice on how to deal with tofu and rescuing me when I ran out of tahini mid recipe 🤦🏻‍♀️. Thanks to @lisasheppardpearson for forwarding me this recipe and introducing me to @unitednoodles (I’m obsessed). .
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0% of my family excited about this one 🙄. 100% admitted that they liked it 😉👍🏻.
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#WithTwoSpoons #homecook #tofu #noodles #plantbased #vegetarian #meatless #betterthantakeout #dinnertonight #easyrecipes #smittenkitchen #inmykitchen #onmytable #castironskillet #vegetables
Instagram post 2169103355196737137_2160961149 It’s so heartwarming when you see your friend so truly happy.  Happy Wedding to Emily and Nick and may they find the ultimate happiness and comfort in each other....
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Carrot Mimosas at a pre-wedding lunch for one of the dearest- Emily Ragaini.
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#friends #wedding #bridal #lunch #minneapolis #november #matchup #WithTwoSpoons #forever #gettinghitched #foundtheone #theone #weddingday #alma #cocktails #mimosa
Instagram post 2165539626164855117_2160961149 We’ve got an all new recipe for Make Ahead Cinnamon French Toast Sticks that you definitely need to check out if you love carbs, breakfast, or just easy meal hacks. 🍞
Find the recipe on the blog or via the link in profile. Happy cooking!
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