Category: Meals Blogs
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My New Year Reset Journey: Week One Check-In
My New Year reset didn’t begin on January 1st. It started quietly — and a little inconveniently — with a cold that showed up on Christmas Eve. What felt like bad timing at first ended up being an unexpected gift. As soon as I got sick, a few things naturally fell away. My usual chai…
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A New Year Diet Reset – Clean and Delicious
The New Year always brings a natural desire to simplify, reset, and nourish our bodies after the indulgence, stress, and sugar of the holiday season. Instead of extreme detoxes or restrictive diets, I like to take a gentler, more realistic approach—a light cleanse/diet reset built on whole foods, steady energy, and LOTS of flavor. This…
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🥧 Gluten-Free & Vegan Sweet Potato Mini Pies
Comforting, allergy-friendly, and perfectly portioned for guests, gifting, or holiday tables. There’s something magical about a mini pie. Not only do they bake faster and serve beautifully, but they’re ideal for sharing, gifting, or giving each guest their own personal dessert. These gluten-free and vegan sweet potato mini pies, made even richer with a touch…
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How Do You Chili? – A Timeless Comfort Dish
Chili is one of those dishes that can be made to suit your taste. It’s comfort food and can be created with family tradition, regional flavor, and of course your own personal flavor! Some like it thick and chunky, some like it thin and spicy, some insist on beans, others are adamant they don’t belong…
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Roasted Yam & Delicata Magic – A Dip and a Wrap!
Sometimes the best recipes come from what’s already in your kitchen. This simple yet magical roasted yam and Delicata squash spread was one of those happy kitchen accidents. What started as a cozy roasted side turned into a creamy dip, a sandwich spread, and even the perfect addition to my lettuce wraps. It’s earthy, a…
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Beet the Blues: Two Colorful Salads to Nourish Your Heart and Liver
There’s something magical about beets — vibrant, earthy, and grounding. Whether golden or deep ruby red, they bring a pop of color and a boost of nourishment to your plate.Beets are known for supporting healthy circulation, detoxification, and liver function, and they make a stunning foundation for salads that are both heart-healthy and full of…
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🧘♀️ I Forgot Exercise! – A Real Moment from My Cholesterol Journey
When I first started focusing on lowering my cholesterol, my attention naturally went straight to food.I thought: If I change what I eat — leaner meats, fewer sweets, smarter fats — that’ll do it. And honestly, that helps. But after a while, I realized something was missing.It wasn’t that I didn’t know about exercise —…
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🍴 The Problem With Focusing on Healthy Meals
The problem with focusing on healthy meals isn’t the “healthy” part. It’s the meals. When I’m in cooking mode and creating lots of wonderful dishes (healthy or otherwise), it’s easy to over-eat just because the food is there. I love cooking for my family, but sometimes the healthiest choice I can make… is not to…
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A Healthier Take on Lasagna: Ricotta, Spinach Filling & Lasagna Rolls
My youngest loves lasagna, so I wanted to come up with something a little healthier that would still appeal to everyone in my family. I decided to try lasagna rolls — they’re not only fun to make but also easy to customize. For myself, I used gluten-free brown rice noodles and added the spinach mixture.…
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A Week of Easy Themed Dinners: Taco Night & Beyond
Some weeks, dinner just comes together like magic. This week, I started with a slow cooker full of chicken taco filling — and that one dish stretched into three different dinners that made our week easier, tastier, and more fun. Day 1: Street Tacos On Day 1, I made slow-cooker chicken taco filling along with…