Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Fall brings busier days and nights. The days get shorter and schedules seem to be a bit more rigid in nature. Don't find yourself left without a healthy snack during times of craziness. 

These make a great low sugar snack option for school lunches. Just be sure to send them to school with their allergy friendly option by omitting the peanuts. Try a batch with some sunflower seed butter, seeds, and cinnamon!

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Maple Tahini Dressing

Maple Tahini Dressing

Tahini, made from sesame seeds, can have a slightly bitter flavor. There's a time and a place for such boldness. For those times when you are looking for a bit less bite, try this maple tahini combination. It slightly sweetens giving the tahini a whole new life of its own. Try on salads, roasted vegetables, sweet potato, or grain bowls.

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Tasty Tortilla Soup

Tasty Tortilla Soup

Fall is coming, but it's not quite cold enough for hearty stews with lots of root vegetables. Enter Tasty Tortilla Soup. This is the perfect warm soup for a relaxing Sunday and leftover lunch on Monday. 

This soup freezes well, so you can pre-measure lunch or dinner sized potions for days when you feel a cold coming on or you just don't feel like making anything at all.

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Maple Dijon Kale and Quinoa Salad

Maple Dijon Kale and Quinoa Salad

Win over the most skeptical of kale crowds with this protein rich salad. It's a wonderful recipe for your next potluck or bbq. It's always nice to have fresh vegetables amidst a sea of meat and cheese platters, pastas, snacks, and desserts. I mean, I'm not complaining about all the goodies we eat during times of celebration. Don't get me wrong. I'm just saying that it's always nice to have a little something fresh and nutrient-rich to add to your plate. Added bonus for the chef, if there are any leftovers this holds well for a simple, complete meal the following day.

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Pesto Power

Pesto Power

What's the first thing you think of when you see a basil plant? Pesto, right? Pesto, pesto, pesto. We can't stop talking about it, smelling it, and eating it. How about you? 

Enjoy this dairy free pesto in your next pasta dish, on a grilled chicken or veggie sandwich, mixed in with eggs, or as a dip for your favorite gluten free crackers and vegetable sticks.

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Strawberry Almond Shortcake

Strawberry Almond Shortcake

Nothing says summer like fresh strawberries smashed and poured over homemade shortcake. This recipe delivers a delicious gluten free shortcake with a hint of almond flavor that is complemented by its strawberry and coconut whip cream counterparts. You'll be thanking summer (and me) with every bite.

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Gimme Some of That Granola Goodness

Gimme Some of That Granola Goodness

Granola. Because everyone needs a good stand-by granola that can be tweaked and adjusted to match whatever flavors you're craving. This recipe is easy to play around with and adjust, based on what ingredients you have on hand. While you're at it, make it a double batch and you'll be set for a couple of weeks!

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