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Tropical Carrot Cake Muffins

April 4, 2019Leave a comment

Got a new square muffin tin and decided to create a special new muffin recipe to test it out! These carrot cake muffins take on a tropical twist with the addition of pineapple and coconut. They are super moist, protein packed and can be served for breakfast, as a snack or even for dessert! And … Continue reading Tropical Carrot Cake Muffins

Double Dark Chocolate Muffins with Raspberry and Coconut

March 29, 2019Leave a comment

In case you can't tell, I'm obsessed with Kodiak Cakes products, especially their flapjack mixes! I use them more for making muffins than I do for pancakes or waffles! What I love about these products is that they are made with whole grains and fortified with added protein. For example, these muffins pack approximately 8-10 … Continue reading Double Dark Chocolate Muffins with Raspberry and Coconut

Zesty Lemon Chia Pudding

March 1, 20191 Comment

Whether this is a breakfast indulgence or a sweet treat after a savory supper... these overnight chia pudding jars are guaranteed to wow the lemon-lover in your life! Ingredients: Makes enough to fill 4, 8 oz mason jars 1 1/4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (I use 0% fat) 5 tbsp chia … Continue reading Zesty Lemon Chia Pudding

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

February 15, 2018April 30, 2018Leave a comment

Why buy hummus when homemade hummus tastes sooooo much better?! Ingredients:  Makes enough to feed a crowd! 1, 15 oz can chickpeas, drained 1/2 cup tahini 3 large cloves of garlic, peeled 2 tsp kosher salt good olive oil (approximately 1/4 - 1/2 cup) warm water 6 oz roasted red peppers in oil, drained Directions: … Continue reading Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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Not bad for throwing everything you’ve got in the fridge into one pot! Spinach/cashew & goat cheese/sun dried tomato ravioli in a creamy pesto rossa with shishito peppers and Italian style chicken sausage… don’t knock it, you wish you tried it😜🍽😋#traderjoesfinds #onepotpasta #sundaysupper
When you stumble on a Peruvian restaurant on Peruvian Independence Day and each dish is better than the dish before it!! #delish #piscosour #cebiche #piqueosperuanos #barranikkei #smallplates #stuffed
Savory summer vegetable galette with Parmesan and pancetta! #farmfresh #zucchini #redpepper #corn #fennel #savory #galette #summertime
Brunch skillet made with leftover coconut rice, chana masala, palak paneer, poached eggs, sliced avocado, salsa picante and fresh cilantro!? Fridays are for cleaning out the fridge!! #skilletmeals #brunchfood #leftovermakeover #anythinggoes #fridayvibes
This is 21 years! HA, @michaelwynn, I love you with everything I’ve got!! #cheersto21years
Vegan zucchini bread with walnuts, courtesy of @gracewynnn 😋 #gotzucchini #veganbaking #loaflife
Risotto alla Nonna with a side of chicken Milanese! I’ve never made a tomato based risotto so I figured I’d give it a try. The recipe called for eggplant so I hit @alstedefarms on my way home for fresh produce as well as @ab_bagel for their delicious pre-made chicken cutlets (it’s too hot to fry and prep risotto😜) and dinner was served!! #risotto #allanonna #eggplant #farmfresh #shoplocally #supportcsafarms #cutlets #milanese #wynnerwynner
Sunday-funday recap: after a lazy afternoon at the pool, I enjoyed a spritz on my deck before hosting the fam for Sunday supper where we dined on homemade rosemary focaccia (my best yet, according to Jill😋), buttermilk brined pork chops, vinegary potato salad and a medley of roasted cauliflower/shishito/zucchini!! #feedyourpeeps #sundayfunday #sundaydinner #aperolspritz #focaccia #grillinandchillin #hostesswiththemostess
Breakfast view. #openfaced #scrammbledeggs #withsausage #pepperjack #salsa #avocadolove #tortilla #thatsawrap #whatsforbreakfast #myviewrightnow
Asian-inspired salad made with tri color quinoa, edamame, shredded cabbage, peppers, crushed cashews, cilantro, lime and a spicy peanut vinaigrette. Restaurant worthy, IMHO😋 #saladrecipe #asianinspired #freshfood #crisp #crunch #spiceisnice
Simple slaw, hatch chili mac-n-cheese, grilled turkey tenderloin… Happy Bday ‘Merica!!! #july4thweekend #onthefarm
When the farmers’ market dictates the evening’s apps… black-n-blue oyster mushroom crostini with truffle oil and parmesan #crostini #shrooms #phoeniciany #farmersmarket #goldenhour
How it ended… swipe left to see how it began!! #pastabilities #ravioli #summersquash #sauté
Embracing this sunny SoCal kinda day with this morning’s omelette made with nitrate free bacon, low sodium deli turkey, pepper jack cheese, arugula and avocado. I was introduced to this flavor combo years ago when living in LA, and whenever the weather is just right, I crave a California Omelette!! #craving #socalliving #californiaeats #avocadolover #omelette #itsabeautifulday
Chicken Milanese with a side of Zoodle Rollatini alla Parmigiana! Monday-funday!! Why does Sunday get all the excitement?!😂 #mondaymilanese #zoodlenoodles #feedyourpeeps

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