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February 25th: National Chili Day!
Is there anything more hearty and satisfying than a big bowl of chili with a side of tortilla chips or cornbread? I love this recipe because as it simmers my entire house smells amazing, drawing my kids out of their messy rooms (where the curtains are probably still closed 😩) and into our kitchen!
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Sweet and Salty Valentine's Treat: Chocolate and Caramel Crackers
This is the perfect recipe to show someone how much you love them on Valentine’s Day (or any old day!). Break up the crackers and put them in a small mason jar. Then, attach a small hand written recipe card to the top, this makes a lovely gift!
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Teacher Appreciation Lunch: Spring Lettuces with Sesame Dressing
The teachers loved this salad and many continue to ask for the Sesame Dressing recipe. So, in honor of our AMAZING teachers and dedicated staff that work tirelessly for our kids, I am honored to share this recipe with you!
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Quarantine Snack: Red Pepper Hummus
This recipe for Red Pepper Hummus was created one afternoon when my kids wanted some hummus, but I didn’t feel like putting on my face mask and gloves and heading to the supermarket, so I used what we had in our pantry. The results? One fantastic quarantine snack that was super easy AND kid approved!
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Meatless Monday: Stuffed Poblano Peppers
In honor of the grass (potentially) turning green this month, I’d love to share a fun and delicious green-inspired meatless meal. If you don’t like the slight heat from the poblano peppers, you can substitute green bell peppers. The same exact cooking process applies.
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Dessert with a (Citrus) Twist: Beet and Clementine Pudding
The addition of the clementine’s zest gives the pudding a bright, happy, naturally sweet and citrus-y flavor.
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Meatless Monday: Avocado Toasts with Beet Puree
My version of this dinner is full of textures and flavors: the toasted bread, the soft avocado and the crunchy granules of the salt and pepper hit all my requirements.
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Super Bowl Party: BYO Vegetarian Chili and Cornbread
This chili is so hearty and satisfying that I won’t be tempted to make poor decisions because I’m hungry and surrounded by food.
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so many veggies: pickle 'em
These babies are not only great in sandwiches, they’re delicious as a side dish, on an antipasto platter, diced up and thrown into an omelet, tossed with a salad…and our kids love them in their school lunches!
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