Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe (Low Sugar)
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I’ve always thought homemade versions of classic recipes taste much better than store-bought versions. Cranberry sauce is a perfect example of this. Although I loved the canned cranberry sauce we always…
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Recipes
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Maple Tarragon Roasted Carrots
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My dad’s side of the family always has cooked carrots in some form for most holidays. One year, I hosted Thanksgiving and while I felt obligated to serve some form…
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Easy Leftover Turkey Soup
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For most families the day after Thanksgiving can mean either a full day of Black Friday shopping or (what we do) a relaxing day without any cooking! Thanksgiving leftovers are…
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Homemade Applesauce Recipe (Fall Favorite!)
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I have fond memories of making my homemade applesauce recipe with the kids every year. We no longer live in an area with apple trees (too hot down here!) but…
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Homemade Apple Pie Spice Blend
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This time of year everyone is going nuts over pumpkin pie spice. While it is delicious in everything from pumpkin pie to homemade lattes, apple pie spice is another fall…
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Homemade Pumpkin Soup – Fall Favorite!
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It’s finally the season for all things pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin lattes, and more are everywhere this time of year. Some of us love it and some of…
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17 Festive & Healthy Halloween Food Ideas (Kids Will Love)
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Our family loves Halloween! It’s true, in the early days we were trick-or-treating holdouts (all that sugary store-bought Halloween candy… shudder!). Now that my kids are older I’ve figured out…
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Creamy Pumpkin Smoothie (With Protein!)
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Now that it’s fall it’s officially PSL (pumpkin spice latte) season. And if you live where it’s still 80 degrees in October like I do, a pumpkin smoothie is a…
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Healthy Swedish Meatballs Recipe
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Most weeks I try to do a weekly meal prep day. This helps me get ahead and have time for other things (like taking care of 6 kids!). Swedish meatballs…
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How to Make Vanilla Extract
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I adore the scent of natural vanilla. It can be used in so many recipes and is perfect in my superfood coffee. I even use it in DIY skincare recipes…
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Warming Elderberry Mulled Cider
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Now that the weather is starting to turn (a little!) cooler I’m in the mood for cozy blankets and warm drinks on the sofa. Hot mulled cider is a cold-weather…
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Chicken Carbonara Recipe (Over Spaghetti Squash)
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I’ve been on an Italian chicken kick lately and have been making lots of Italian inspired chicken dishes. First, it was the chicken piccata, then I made a healthy variation…
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Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken
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This is a really easy slow-cooker salsa chicken recipe that makes a versatile meal. It tastes very similar to the chicken used in Mexican restaurants in their chicken taco salads.…
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Salmon Bowls With Cilantro Lime Dressing
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Salmon is one of my go-to fishes for healthy, fast meal prep. One way we love to eat salmon is with these salmon rice bowls. It’s the perfect gluten-free dinner…
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How to Make Healthy Homemade Nutella
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Perhaps you’ve noticed Nutella’s rapid rise in popularity in the last few years. Some variation of chocolate hazelnut spread has been popular in other parts of the world for hundreds of years. Thanks…
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Homemade Seasoned Salt Recipe
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Seasoned salt is one of those seasoning blends that can be used on almost anything. I usually keep a pint or even quart-size mason jar of this homemade seasoning mix…
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How to Make Elderberry Tea (Powerful Natural Remedy Recipe)
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It’s no secret that I’m a fan of elderberries for their natural immune-boosting powers. I make elderberry syrup in batches during the cooler months to keep the flu at bay. My…
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Chinese Five Spice Seasoning Recipe
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Chinese five spice powder is a blend of five spices (of course) and often salt. It’s great for seasoning fatty cuts of meat like pork or duck but it’s also…
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20-Minute Zucchini and Ground Beef Stir-Fry Recipe
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As a kid, I remember eating things like Hamburger Helper (or Tuna Helper, cringe) on the regular. This MSG, hydrolyzed corn, protein-infused one-pan meal was a staple of the 80s.…
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The Best Chia Seed Pudding Recipe (+ 5 Delicious Variations)
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I love chia seeds and use them all the time. These mini powerhouses pack more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries, and more omega-3 than salmon. That’s quite the…
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Kid-Approved Cheeseburger Soup
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Biting into a warm, flavorful cheeseburger fresh off the grill is an iconic part of summer. If you’ve said goodbye to gluten (or grains) though, then cheeseburgers may not be…
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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe
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Ranch dressing has always been one of my first condiment loves (after ketchup, of course). After seeing what was actually in the store-bought salad dressings from the grocery store though,…
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Avocado BLT Salad Recipe (Paleo Friendly)
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There’s nothing quite like a cool, crunchy salad on a warm summer’s day. They’re family-friendly and great for summer potlucks and get-togethers. Summer is the perfect time for them too,…
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How to Make Chili Seasoning Mix (Easy 2-Minute Recipe)
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I used to go through a bottle of tiny spice blends a week (at least!) cooking for a large family at home. I decided to try my hand at creating…