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Here it is ladies and gents, another Meatless Monday recipe for the win! While I enjoy all varieties of beans tossed into salads and scooped into grain bowls I sometimes need to put a twist on them to keep things interesting.- enter chickpea burgers. These patties are inspired and slightly tweaked from the Middle Eastern […]

Want to know one of my secrets to conjuring up a delicious and nutritious meal? Always be prepared! Okay, so maybe it’s not that big of a secret, but having a stocked pantry and fridge makes healthy eating come together that much more seamlessly. Being prepared especially comes in handy when it’s cold outside and […]

I received free samples of Swerve mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsered by Swerve and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Are you celebrating National Nutrition Month and looking to go further with your food and […]

While all of the other reindeer wouldn’t let Rudolph play any games, the creators of The Recipe Redux are inviting us to join in on a holiday foodie game called “Grab a Book and Cook”. The challenge is to grab a cookbook and ReDux the recipe on any page that is a combination of the […]

I am so excited to share this week’s recipe with you all, not only because it’s incredibly easy and delicious and making me more excited for all things roasted, warm, and fall, but because this is my first entry for The Recipe ReDux challenge! What is the Recipe ReDux you ask? Essentially it’s a recipe […]

Wait, now she’s using coconut in another recipe? YES! Lessons learned from my post discussing the nutritive value of coconut included using it in moderation, and that’s exactly what I’m doing in this recipe. When I’m in need of a midday slump bump snack or looking for a quick addition of protein to my post-workout refuel […]

If you know a little about me, you know that one of my favorite things in the world is the arrival of soft, fuzzy peaches at the farmers markets in the summer months. So, you can imagine I am squealing with excitement over here- it’s peach season! Snack time is a bit messier these days […]

Living in New York City means that opportunities for grilling and dining al fresco in the comfort of your own home are rare if not non-existent. So, when traveling home to the Northern Kentucky area over a gloriously sunny weekend in June, I took full advantage and enjoyed a meal that included all of the […]

Of his own choosing my husband requested a recipe with collard greens and portobello mushrooms this week- seriously! If you knew Mr. CN five years ago your eyes would be popping out of your head right now. This is the guy whose vegetable intake was basically limited to guacamole and a tomato pasta sauce when […]

Are you practically turning orange from the amount of carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes you’ve eaten over this long, long winter slash slow start to spring? Or does the sight of a gourd just make you bored? Well, get ready for slap of color and bite of freshness because SPRING is here! We’ve been enjoying […]