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Hummus

Hummus is one of my all-time favorite appetizers and snacks. I could eat it every single day. Sure, you can buy hummus at the store, but homemade hummus is SO much better and SO easy to make. I am going to teach you my tips and tricks for making the BE…

Homemade Pita Chips

I love a good salty snack. Some of my favorites include chips and salsa, chips and guacamole, soft pretzels, and pita chips with hummus. Store bought pita chips are fine, but homemade pita chips are the BEST! If you haven’t made them at home, you…

Roasted Cauliflower Enchiladas

My Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos are one of my all-time favorite meals. My boys also love them and they are a blog favorite. Everyone that tries them becomes a fan, they are that good! I decided to turn my favorite tacos into enchiladas and I am glad I di…

Beef Taquitos

We love making taquitos for an easy weeknight meal or for easy entertaining. They are a favorite for game days! We love Chicken Taquitos, Black Bean Cheese Taquitos, and these Beef Taquitos. If you like our ground beef tacos, I have a feeling you will …

Banana Bread Recipe

This banana bread recipe is the best way to use overripe bananas. Now that we have a little one in the house, we’ve been buying a LOT more bananas than we used to. Sometimes (ok, often), we don’t get to all of them before they ripen, and I …

Enchilada Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are one of my all-time favorite foods. I love sweet potato fries, sweet potato soup, sweet potato salads, grilled sweet potatoes, sweet potato hash, and more! One of my favorite meals are these Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. They are super sati…

Coffee Smoothie

This coffee smoothie recipe is perfect for busy mornings. You know those days when you have time to make a cup of coffee or a healthy breakfast…but not both? Now you don’t have to choose! Blend up this coffee smoothie, and you can enjoy cof…

Mango Raspberry Jam

The unexpected combo of mango and raspberry results in a jam with a candy-like fruit flavor, like one of those mystery dum-dums that’s impossible to pinpoint exactly which fruit you’re tasting other than it is delicious. This ultra-flavorful jam comes together surprisingly quickly and with less sugar than traditional jams, and can be water-bath canned […]

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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers deserve a spot in your dinner rotation! They’re the perfect combination of comforting and fresh, filled with a delicious blend of rice and beans and topped with melty cheese. Yes, they’re vegetarian, but these stuffed …

Mango Smoothie

This mango smoothie recipe is like sunshine in a glass! It’s cool and creamy, with a sweet, tangy tropical flavor and the cheeriest color around. It tastes so good that it could pass as dessert, but it’s really an easy, healthy option for a…

Chipotle Salsa

Brighten your day with this chipotle salsa recipe! Make it for an afternoon snack with tortilla chips, or serve it alongside your favorite Mexican recipes. This chipotle…

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Chilaquiles

In my book, this chilaquiles recipe is the ULTIMATE Sunday brunch. Sorry pancakes, waffles, and French toast—after years of living in Austin, I wake up craving breakfast dishes that are spicy and bright. And in that respect, these chilaquiles verdes se…

Oreo Brownies

My One Bowl Brownies are the perfect brownie recipe. I make them ALL of the time. But whenever I am feeling extra, I make Oreo Brownies. They are EXTRA delicious! The brownies are rich, fudgy, and filled with chopped up Oreo cookies. The brownie recipe…

Cilantro Lime Crema

Skip the sour cream—this cilantro lime crema is the BEST way to add a burst of tangy flavor to tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. I love it because it’s more complex than regular sour cream or my go-to alternative, Greek yogurt. The lime juice gi…

Burrito Bowl

We love making Burrito Bowls because they are easy, fresh, healthy, can be made in advance, and DELICIOUS! A burrito bowl is a deconstructed burrito without the tortilla. You get all of your favorite burrito fillings in ONE bowl: seasoned chicken, bean…

Eggplant Lasagna

This eggplant lasagna recipe is perfect for this time of year. Summer produce is still abundant, but the temps are starting to cool off. After months of eating salad recipes and veggie burgers off the grill, I’m ready to add comfort foods to our …

Apple Zucchini Bread

What do you do when you still have a lot of summer zucchini but are ready for fall baking? You make Apple Zucchini Bread! You get the best of both worlds. This easy zucchini bread is warm and cozy thanks to the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. T…

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