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ON THE MENU – BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA

Having one vegetarian in the house and one who’s allergic to tomatoes, I’m always seeking recipes – and by that I mean pastas – that can satisfy us both.  I found success in this Butternut Squash Lasagna, made with a white sauce and meatless.  It’s so simple and delicious to boot.  Score…….. INGREDIENTS: No boil lasagne noodles – you will use 9 Onion –  1…

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NATIONAL GRANOLA BAR DAY RECIPES

We couldn’t let National Granola Bar Day go by without giving you our favorite homemade granola bar recipes.  Yes, the day really does exist and to be honest, couldn’t be more needed for my household.  I was stuck in a rut making the same 2 bars and seeing National Granola Bar Day on the calendar made be want to shake it up some.  So, I decided…

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VEGETABLE FRITTATA RECIPE

This vegetable frittata recipe is perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner! It’s highly versatile too! Fill it up with all of your favorite fillings! Over the past week I had a houseful, which meant I needed to cook for a crowd AND keep it healthy for this group.  One of my favorites for breakfast is this vegetable frittata recipe.  It’s got everything going for it…

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4 SCRUMPTIOUS DESSERTS FOR A HOLIDAY MEAL (OR ANYTIME)

Tis the season for being invited to friends’ and families’ homes for holiday meals. Perhaps you’ve been asked to bring dessert or perhaps you just want to make these for yourself. We have 4 great ones that are sure to please; 3 made healthier and 1 thrown in just because it’s SO good and hey, doesn’t everyone need a little chocolate in their lives. These…

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Chocolate Pecan Truffles Recipe

These no-bake Chocolate Pecan Truffles will remind you of chocolate pecan pie, but in a bite sized truffle form. These come together quick, with just a few key ingredients.  We are sharing another delicious no bake dessert with you today – Chocolate Pecan Truffles. Imagine a chocolate pecan pie, but reimagined into a bite sized truffle form. Got it? Yum, right?  These Chocolate Pecan Truffles…

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vegan cherry muffins
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VEGAN CHERRY MUFFINS

Bursting in flavor, these vegan cherry muffins will be a hit at home! They’re quick, easy and hearty! These muffins are very easy and so delicious.  They can be made with or without chocolate chips and depending on the chips you use, vegan or not.  High quality chocolate generally does not contain dairy, but check the ingredients.  My family always asks for these Cherry Muffins….

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Mac and Cheese with Goat Cheese and Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

This Mac and Cheese with Goat Cheese and Roasted Butternut Squash recipe makes mac and cheese feel luxurious! There’s so much flavor thanks to the goat cheese and butternut squash, it’s the perfect fall dinner when you are craving comfort food! If you are a lover of anything called Mac and Cheese, then this Mac and Cheese with Goat Cheese and Roasted Butternut Squash recipe…

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Back to School Healthy Lunches

So my kids are those kids; they never buy school lunches, but carry their own. They always have a variety in their lunch bags, use real forks and recyclable containers, including glass, and a real napkin. Yea, their friends always made smart comments, until they beame super jealous. (Did I mention they have made it all the way to their senior year in high school…

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Easy Homemade Granola Bars

Make these scrumptious, easy homemade granola bars for breakfast, after a ride, when you’re hungry, or to give as a gift. They’ll please anyway you use them. So many times I have spent at least $1.69 on one granola-type bar to use as a quick snack or for breakfast.  Even the healthiest bars have ingredients in them we either don’t need or don’t want, but…

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