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Divine Chocolate Chip Cookies (grain free, vegan)

I confess, I’m totally in love with these cookies. In grad school, one of my dear friends started calling me Cookie Monster, because I took my cookies very, very seriously. I still do, and it’s been way too long since … Continue reading

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Amazing Chocolates or Hazelnut Buttercups

Alright, so the chocolate votes win! I couldn’t wait to post these. I feel like a 4th grader, beaming with pride, waiting for show and tell time to share them with you. It’s kinda crazy how good these are, and … Continue reading

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Coconut Chickpea Stew

                  There’s a silver lining to everything, and for me, the bright side of winter is soups and stews. And this soup has it all–creamy, warming, spicy, filling, satisfying and yummilicious! At … Continue reading

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PRALINES!!! (vegan, paleo-friendly)

Overall, I don’t miss the foods I ate way back when. I love real food and don’t feel like I’m missing much. But. BUT! I love pralines. And Mr. Dude loves pralines. And so I do still make them once … Continue reading

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Roasting a Butternut Squash

I like easy. And tasty. And good for you. But easy is key. It doesn’t get any easier than this. Some people avoid butternut squash because it seems daunting. That couldn’t be further from the truth! It’s one of the … Continue reading

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Choco-Mint Mini Cupcakes (grain-free, vegan)

There’s a lot wrong in the world today, between CO and the Navy Yard. I can’t change that. At these times, I’m simply at a loss for words. All I can do is offer up some chocolate and a virtual … Continue reading

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Carrot Top Pesto

Believe it or not, my very favorite pesto is carrot top pesto. There’s some stiff competition from Kale Pesto and Garlic Scape Pesto and of course, regular basil pesto. Perhaps it’s such a treat because it’s quite a rarity. Yes, … Continue reading

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Roasting Veggies Part 2: Carrots! Whole Foods Potluck

Yes, an actual a recipe! As delightful as the foxes are, I do need a break from foxy pics time to time, don’t you? A few weeks ago, I decided to start a series on Roasting veggies. I’ve roasted cauliflower, … Continue reading

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Creamy Veggie Soup (Vegan)

Ah, soup. There’s nothing like soup this time of year, and the colder it gets, the more it needs to be creamy soup. I’m not one for faux dairy or cheese substitutes, and yet there are a lot of other … Continue reading

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Kale and Beef in Chestnut Sauce

Wanna hear something funny? When I first started my blog, I intended it to be an even mix of meals, breads, soups, desserts, etc. that mirrored how we eat. When I re-did my recipe index, I realized that notion bit … Continue reading

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