Seasonal

Non-Traditional Shepherd’s Pie [Whole30 Approved]

Ever make an authentic shepherd’s pie? Nope. Me either.

What I DO know, however, is what the basics of a shepherd’s pie are. It typically includes:

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Hearty Chicken Chorizo Soup with Rainbow Chard

Winter time just calls for something cozy, am I right? Enter: This chicken chorizo soup with rainbow chard.

This yummy bowl was actually inspired by my desire to make rainbow chard not taste so bitter.

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Zesty Orange Gingerbread Bliss Balls

Alright you guys. We all know I’m a huge fan of bliss balls, protein bites, energy balls, and/or collagen bites – whatever you want to call them. This zesty orange gingerbread flavor is perfect for the holidays, and inspired by my favorite thing to do this time of year. If you’ve been following me in Instagram stories recently, you might have a clue as to what that is…

Simmering orange and cinnamon sticks over the stove might be my favorite thing about this time of year. There’s just something so cozy and comforting about the smell that I love.

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Vegan Olive Oil Apple Loaf

One of the best parts about moving this summer was taking time to explore my new neighborhood. After stumbling upon Three Fifty Bakery and trying the vegan zucchini apple loaf, I KNEW I had to try to recreate something similar. My version, a Vegan Olive Oil apple loaf, is not just great by the slice. This recipe also makes (my personal fave) bombbbb mini muffins.

This bread is as dense (and moist) as it gets, and is the perfect use for the pounds and pounds of apples you’re bound to pick and not know what to do with this fall.

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Ten Spaghetti Squash Recipes that you NEED in your Life

To be honest, there’s nothing quite like cooking in the Fall. Between all the apples, squash, and prep for the holidays, it’s just my favorite. Anyone else agree?

I’ve experimented with some delicata squash, butternut squash, and acorn squash. BUT, my favorite? I think spaghetti squash earns that title. It’s easy to make, cheap (especially if you go to Trader Joe’s…) and extremely versatile.

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Pecan Pie Bliss Balls

Pecan pie is a Thanksgiving staple, no? Well, I’m giving it my own spin using my standard protein bite method that incorporates dates to sweeten it naturally without any processed/refined sugars.

Oh and as a side note, this Georgia Grinders pecan butter is so addicting. You’ve been warned.

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Salted Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sometimes you just need a little help in the kitchen and doctor up a store bought mix, ya know? No shame here in taking help from good ole’ Bob from Bob’s Red Mill to make these salted pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.