Recipes
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Maple Roasted Delicata Squash
Squash is quite possibly my favorite seasonal fall produce. Although my favorites are usually honeynut and butternut, I am not against trying all the beautiful varieties that the season has to offer. Each squash has its own unique texture, color, and flavor, making them perfect to be used and eaten in a number of different…
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Spiced Apple Granola – My Ode to the Start of Fall
Although it’s not quite officially fall yet (first day of fall is September 22), there’s a definite chill in the air already and pumpkin spice everything is everywhere you turn. Although I said goodbye to summer kicking and screaming – it is after all my favorite season – I will admit fall comes with its…
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A Peachy Labor Day Weekend! Plus, a (Farewell) Summer Stone Fruit and Burrata Salad
Ahh, Labor Day weekend – the bittersweet unofficial end of summer. Which is ironic, because my family and I enjoyed our Saturday at Eastmont Orchards in New Jersey picking one of summer’s most beloved fruits – peaches! This was my first time peach picking, and I cannot believe I haven’t done this sooner in my…
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Thai Quinoa Salad
“Eat the rainbow” with this pleasing and healthy dish. Packed with plant-based protein and Thai-inspired flavors, this one is satisfying and absolutely delicious. In the middle of summer, when the days seem to be getting hotter and hotter, I naturally to gravitate more toward light and refreshing meals that require minimal cooking, such as salads…
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Moroccan Carrot Chickpea Salad
Thanks to the simple ingredients, warm Moroccan spices, and balance of colors, flavors, and textures, this dish is easy to make and so easy to love.
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Better Than Takeout Sesame Chicken
When people hear the words “healthy eating” they automatically assume that means never eating their favorite foods again. They think they can only eat grilled chicken salads and must say no to all things flavorful and delicious. I recently experienced this firsthand. Last week, I had someone say “Stasia, I really miss Chinese takeout, especially…
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The Original Better Cookie Dough Bites
My original recipe for my better version of edible cookie dough.
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Smoky Tempeh Tacos
A plant-based spin on ground beef tacos. Trust me, you won’t miss the meat with these!
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Pan-Fried Japanese Turnips
When it comes to cooking with fresh veggies, almost nothing makes me happier than using the WHOLE vegetable, from leaf to root. If you know me well, you know I HATE throwing away food. (Did you know that almost 40% of the food grown in America ends up in landfills?) It may not seem like…
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Better Snickerdoodle Bites – Like a Bite of Cookie Dough…But Better
I’ve been making these “better cookie dough bites” for years now, in multiple flavors, all for good reason. My better cookie dough bites are simply delicious little bite sized sweet treats made with great ingredients, and they truly are one of my favorite better-for-you desserts. I have always had and will always have the biggest…
