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Sparkling Cherry Limeade (Naturally Sweetened)

The ULTIMATE summer drink is here: cherry limeade! This super refreshing, Sonic-inspired “soda” tastes as good as the classic, but it’s naturally sweetened and made with just 4 ingredients!
Packed with fresh cherries, perfectly tart-sweet, and ready in…

Sparkling Cherry Limeade (Naturally Sweetened)

The ULTIMATE summer drink is here: cherry limeade! This super refreshing, Sonic-inspired “soda” tastes as good as the classic, but it’s naturally sweetened and made with just 4 ingredients!

Packed with fresh cherries, perfectly tart-sweet, and ready in just 10 minutes, this bubbly beverage will be quenching your cherry soda craving in no time. Let us show you how it’s done!

This cherry limeade is SO easy to make, friends!

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Creamy Turmeric Mango Vinaigrette

Friends, we know mangoes are SO good it’s challenging not to devour them all right off the cutting board. But take it from a fellow mango enthusiast: This time it’s worth letting them make it to the blender. You’re going to want a batch of this bright,…

Creamy Turmeric Mango Vinaigrette

Friends, we know mangoes are SO good it’s challenging not to devour them all right off the cutting board. But take it from a fellow mango enthusiast: This time it’s worth letting them make it to the blender. You’re going to want a batch of this bright, naturally sweet turmeric mango vinaigrette around for a salad recipe coming tomorrow!

Grab your blender and 9 ingredients (mostly pantry staples) and let’s do this!

This dressing is as simple as blending and enjoying!

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The BEST Homemade Taco Seasoning

We’ve searched far and wide for a taco seasoning that’s perfectly smoky, savory, flavorful, and made with recognizable ingredients. In this search, we’ve felt like Goldilocks! Some were too sweet, some too salty, until we gave up and decided to make a …

The BEST Homemade Taco Seasoning

We’ve searched far and wide for a taco seasoning that’s perfectly smoky, savory, flavorful, and made with recognizable ingredients. In this search, we’ve felt like Goldilocks! Some were too sweet, some too salty, until we gave up and decided to make a homemade version. And it was just right!

Here she is, our new favorite DIY taco seasoning, ready to be the star of your next taco Tuesday (or spice up your favorite protein or potatoes)!

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Easy Three Bean Salad

Introducing our GO-TO side for summer gatherings (and beyond!): three bean salad! It travels well, keeps well, and comes together fast with simple, affordable pantry staples. 
Plus, it’s packed with fiber, crunchy veggies, and a flavorful, herby v…

Easy Three Bean Salad

Introducing our GO-TO side for summer gatherings (and beyond!): three bean salad! It travels well, keeps well, and comes together fast with simple, affordable pantry staples

Plus, it’s packed with fiber, crunchy veggies, and a flavorful, herby vinaigrette that makes you want more! Who knew beans could be so irresistible!? Just 10 minutes and 1 bowl required to make this bean-filled beauty. Let us show you how!

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Green Goddess Hummus

Easy, creamy, snack-able, and full of fiber and protein — what’s not to love about hummus? We’ve made spicy, golden, and beet versions, and NOW: a bright and herby green goddess hummus with fresh basil, parsley, and lemon! 
It’s perfect for everyt…

Green Goddess Hummus

Easy, creamy, snack-able, and full of fiber and protein — what’s not to love about hummus? We’ve made spicy, golden, and beet versions, and NOW: a bright and herby green goddess hummus with fresh basil, parsley, and lemon! 

It’s perfect for everything from sandwiches to snack platters and requires just 10 minutes and 9 ingredients! Let us show you how it’s done!

Origins of Hummus

Like many foods, the exact origin of hummus is debated.

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Grain-Free Plantain Pancakes (1 Blender!)

Pancakes that come together in a blender with simple, whole food ingredients and no flour?! It’s true, friends. Meet your new favorite EASY, nutrient-packed breakfast: plantain pancakes! 
Just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes required for these wholes…

Grain-Free Plantain Pancakes (1 Blender!)

Pancakes that come together in a blender with simple, whole food ingredients and no flour?! It’s true, friends. Meet your new favorite EASY, nutrient-packed breakfast: plantain pancakes! 

Just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes required for these wholesome, freezer-friendly dreams. Bonus? They’re gluten-free and dairy-free, too. Let’s make pancakes!

Origin of Plantain Pancakes

Plantains are a major food staple in many tropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Latin America, and West and Central Africa.

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Fresh Strawberry Margarita (5 Minutes!)

When the temperatures rise, the refreshing drinks arrive! Enter this naturally sweetened strawberry margarita bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and the perfect tart-sweet balance!
Made in just 5 minutes (really!) with just 4 ingredients, it doesn’t…

Fresh Strawberry Margarita (5 Minutes!)

When the temperatures rise, the refreshing drinks arrive! Enter this naturally sweetened strawberry margarita bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and the perfect tart-sweet balance!

Made in just 5 minutes (really!) with just 4 ingredients, it doesn’t get any easier! Rev up your blenders, friends — let’s make some drinks!

What is in a Margarita?

A traditional margarita is a cocktail made of tequila, lime juice, and a citrus liqueur such as triple sec or cointreau.

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Aji Verde Sauce (Peruvian-Inspired, Dairy-Free)

This sauce is SO good we licked the blender clean. Inspired by Peruvian aji verde, this dairy-free version is equally creamy, spicy, smoky, and vibrant! 
Just 5 minutes, 1 blender, and 8 ingredients required for this versatile condiment perfect fo…

Aji Verde Sauce (Peruvian-Inspired, Dairy-Free)

This sauce is SO good we licked the blender clean. Inspired by Peruvian aji verde, this dairy-free version is equally creamy, spicy, smoky, and vibrant! 

Just 5 minutes, 1 blender, and 8 ingredients required for this versatile condiment perfect for bowls (recipe coming soon), salads, tacos, roasted potatoes, chicken, and so much more. Let us show you how it’s done!

What is Aji Verde?

Ají verde is a green hot sauce commonly served at Peruvian restaurants.

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Easy Sweet Potato “Rice”

Rice, rice baby! We love rice. We also love sweet potatoes. We’re also not new to turning vegetables into “rice,” and this sweet potato rice is our new favorite! It’s nutrient-packed, endlessly versatile, and just as quick and easy as white…

Easy Sweet Potato “Rice”

Rice, rice baby! We love rice. We also love sweet potatoes. We’re also not new to turning vegetables into “rice,” and this sweet potato rice is our new favorite! It’s nutrient-packed, endlessly versatile, and just as quick and easy as white rice. 

We love enjoying this salty-sweet “rice” with our Smoky BBQ Beans, Mexican Shredded Chicken, and more (new recipe coming soon!). That sweet + spicy combo?

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Creamy Raspberry Chip Smoothie (5 Minutes!)

“Delightful, fresh, and an undeniable SNACK” is our usual morning mantra. We start by saying these descriptors in the mirror, then we grab our blenders and whip up this (delightful, fresh, snack-able) raspberry smoothie. Coincidence? Nah. You are what …

Creamy Raspberry Chip Smoothie (5 Minutes!)

“Delightful, fresh, and an undeniable SNACK” is our usual morning mantra. We start by saying these descriptors in the mirror, then we grab our blenders and whip up this (delightful, fresh, snack-able) raspberry smoothie. Coincidence? Nah. You are what you eat, after all! 

Just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes required for this creamy, sweet treat! It’s also the perfect base for a scoop of protein powder or some salty chocolate granola.

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