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  • Sausage Lentil Soup

    July 14, 2026

    There’s something incredibly comforting about a pot of soup simmering on the stove. This Sausage & Red Lentil Soup is one of those recipes that feels both nourishing and satisfying,…

  • Sausage Lentil Soup

    Sausage Lentil Soup

    There’s something incredibly comforting about a pot of soup simmering on the stove. This Sausage & Red Lentil Soup is one of those recipes that feels both nourishing and satisfying,…

  • Cyclospora Isn’t New. Here’s What You Should Know.

    Cyclospora Isn’t New. Here’s What You Should Know.

    If you’ve been seeing headlines about Cyclospora, you might think it’s a new food safety threat. Cyclospora isn’t new. Every summer, health departments investigate cases of this foodborne parasite. As…

  • Cowboy Salad aka Texas Caviar {gf, v}

    Cowboy Salad aka Texas Caviar {gf, v}

    There are as many names for this dish as there are ways to eat it (as a salad or a side, as a dip, as a relish). This classic black…

  • Blistered Green Beans with Kimchi Smear  {gf, v-option}

    Blistered Green Beans with Kimchi Smear {gf, v-option}

    Given the choice, which would you choose: Eating probiotic-rich food or taking a probiotic pill? For me, eating wins hands down every time. Fermented foods offer a diverse plethora of…

  • Tending to your Inner Garden

    Tending to your Inner Garden

    The Garden, the Soil, and the Practice of Becoming Wellness isn’t about perfection. It’s about creating a life that feels good to live inside of. And if I’ve learned anything…

  • Herbed Compound Butter

    Herbed Compound Butter

    When I want to eat pretty and decadently, Herb Compound Butter is the answer. It elevates eggs, grilled steak, toasted bread, and a cabbage steak …. honestly, it goes with…

  • Sensational Small Batch Fig, Coconut & Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies {gf, v}

    Sensational Small Batch Fig, Coconut & Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies {gf, v}

    How many times have you wanted to make cookies for just yourself? Or just you and a friend? Not the whole block? This small batch recipe is calling your name!…

  • Peach Avocado Garden Salad

    Peach Avocado Garden Salad

    If you need an endorsement…. I’ve made this salad three times in two days. It’s quite simple and comes alive with the fresh herbs, use all that you have! Also,…

  • Individual, Mini GF Quiches  {gf, veg}

    Individual, Mini GF Quiches {gf, veg}

    It’s quiche – just so much cuter. Seriously, how cute are these mini gluten-free flower quiches? Truthfully, they don’t take much more time than one large one. But a platter…

  • 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,…

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