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  • Turkey loaf patties {gf}

    March 4, 2026

    I’m a big proponent of protein intake within one hour of waking up. But I get tired of yogurt/dairy/eggs. So I created this super simple Sheet Pan Turkey Loaf. Mix,…

  • Turkey loaf patties  {gf}

    Turkey loaf patties {gf}

    I’m a big proponent of protein intake within one hour of waking up. But I get tired of yogurt/dairy/eggs. So I created this super simple Sheet Pan Turkey Loaf. Mix,…

  • Avocado Frosting {gf, v}

    Avocado Frosting {gf, v}

    I like butter. But there is something about those butter frostings that leave a waxy coating in your mouth. blech. Enter the Avocado Frosting. It’s simply avocado, a little lemon,…

  • Sweet Potato Brownies   {gf, df}

    Sweet Potato Brownies {gf, df}

    Brownies that actually deliver nutrients, like fiber and beta carotene, are gluten and dairy-free and taste like regular brownies … yes, please! I made these Sweet Potato Brownies for three…

  • Millionaire’s Shortbread Bar  {gf, v}

    Millionaire’s Shortbread Bar {gf, v}

    A dessert bar that eats like a giant Twix Bar. These Millionaire’s Shortbread Bars are better than the original, sugar-laden versions. Nut butter and maple syrup stand in for the…

  • Tofu Bulgogi Sandwich  {gf, v}

    Tofu Bulgogi Sandwich {gf, v}

    We’ve been cutting tofu all wrong! Don’t cut it, grate it. Grating tofu helps release more moisture and creates more craggy surface areas to brown and crisp. In this yummy…

  • Apple Tuna Salad, No-Mayo  {gf, v}

    Apple Tuna Salad, No-Mayo {gf, v}

    Canned tuna fish has made an appearance in my pantry recently and I’m not mad about it Lunch is ready in ~5 minutes. This Apple Tuna Salad came together with…

  • Beet Ginger Granola  {gf, v}

    Beet Ginger Granola {gf, v}

    I add veggies to crackers, breads, and even cookies. So why did it take me so long to add veggies to granola?! This Beet Apple Ginger Granola is really the…

  • Blood Sugar Friendly Parmesan Popcorn {gf}

    Blood Sugar Friendly Parmesan Popcorn {gf}

    Popcorn is a great snack, and its low to medium glycemic index and high fiber usually prevent dramatic spikes. But it can still cause a moderate rise in blood sugar…

  • The Viral Doner Kebab Home Version {gf}

    The Viral Doner Kebab Home Version {gf}

    Show of hands — how many of you have a vertical rotisserie at home? ya, me either. That’s why this doner kabab recipe went so viral, as it replicates the…

  • Calcium, Menopause, and Bone Health: How Much You Need and How to Take It Wisely

    Calcium, Menopause, and Bone Health: How Much You Need and How to Take It Wisely

    Calcium is often reduced to a single number, “How much should I take?” but the research tells a more nuanced story. Studies repeatedly show that higher calcium intake alone does…

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