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Learn how to cook dried green lentils in this step-by-step tutorial. You can cook a whole bag at once and freeze for future use! Hi friends! This is a post that has been several years coming! Pretty much ever since I posted my recipe for Lentil Banana Muffins back in 2011, I’ve been getting questions […]
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These Kid-Friendly Meal Prep Recipes are great additions to your weekly meal prep sessions. Having healthy options on hand for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time can help you eat healthy during busy weeks! *Originally published 3/2017. Updated 3/2023* Hi friends! When kids are young, meal prep can be both a challenge and a life-saver […]
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Learn how to build a mud kitchen for kids that’s perfect for keeping them entertained outside. Here are step-by-step mud kitchen plans for making an outdoor DIY mud kitchen for under $100. They’ll be cooking up nature soup and mud pies in no time. *Originally published 5/2020. Updated 2/2023* Hi friends! Ready to learn how […]
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Need easy lunch box ideas for kids? Here’s exactly what a Registered Dietitian mom packed her son for the first month of elementary school, with real life photos. *Originally published 10/2021* Hi friends! I’m often asked to share healthy lunch box ideas for kids so I put together a guide – A Month of Packed […]
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This Slow Cooker Creamy Mexican Chicken makes a quick, easy dinner or freezer recipe. Made with simple ingredients but full of flavor, it’s great on its own or served over rice, farro or cauliflower rice. *Originally published 2/2019. Updated 2/2023* Hi friends! This Crockpot Creamy Mexican Chicken recipe is for those of you requesting more […]
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These healthy meal prep lunch ideas are perfect for lunch at work or home. Make them ahead of time and enjoy all week long. Hi friends! Lots of you have been asking for healthy meal prep lunch ideas lately so ask and you shall receive! Last week when I launched my Mastering Food Prep course, […]
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Looking for the best Trader Joe’s snacks? Here are 35+ healthy snack ideas from cereal and oatmeal to popcorn and granola bars. Hi friends! We’re continuing our healthy snack series with some of the best Trader Joe’s snacks. I don’t have a location super close to me so I only shop there 3-4 times a […]
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These Crispy Pulled Pork Potato Skins are perfect for a game day or party appetizer or even a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Everyone can customize a few to their liking! Hi friends! Lately, I’ve been on a potato skins kick and I’ve been playing around with lots of different cooking methods to find our […]
Read More...These Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies are bursting with delicious mix-ins and are guaranteed to please a crowd. Hi friends! I’m adding a classic cookie recipe to your arsenal today. Everyone has a favorite chocolate chip cookie – a tried and true staple that never fails. For me, that’s these Chewy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. But […]
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These Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts with Pecans and Almonds are lightly sweetened, with just the right amount of spice. They make a great party appetizer or holiday gift! *This post was originally published 12/2013. Updated 2017 and 2022* Hi Friends! When I originally made this recipe I was on a big almond kick so […]
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