This is a great recipe to make when you’re cooking for someone and want to make a simple meal that looks and tastes impressive. I typically buy my green beans in a microwavable bag so that I can steam my veggies really quickly to speed up the overall process. However, if you prefer to […]
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I have a slight obsession with avocados. Ok maybe a bit more than slight. In my opinion, adding avocado to any meal is an automatic upgrade. I get overly excited when I cut into an avocado and it comes out like this….. Perfection! It’s not every day that this happens. If you plan to […]
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I love pasta very much. However, I don’t often eat it anymore because of my low carb lifestyle. However, this past Sunday my craving for pasta was so strong, I knew I had to make it! I decided to load my pasta up with veggies so that I would still have a nutritious and healthy […]
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Now that fall is officially here, it’s time to begin making one of my favorite recipes again… spicy turkey chili! The best part about this recipe is that the slow cooker does most of the work for you. It’s the perfect meal prep recipe for weekly lunches, tailgates, hosting a party, or for when […]
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This is a recipe that I made quite often on the weekends. It’s very easy to make, healthy, and tastes delicious! You can switch it up and make the frittata with other veggies as well, but the mushrooms and spinach happen to be my favorite. Feel free to use a lot of spinach. It […]
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Mashed potatoes are one of my favorite foods. I try not to eat them often because I’m avoiding white carbs as often as possible. Mashed cauliflower is an excellent alternative. I’ve made a bunch of varieties of mashed cauliflower, but this happens to be my favorite. My secret ingredient is using cottage cheese to make […]
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We just finished our second full week of school and have fully launched into our Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop. My district adopted the Reader’s and and Writer’s Workshop model of instruction last year. In the past, we used elements of the workshop in our teaching, but last year we were provided with thorough professional development […]
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We all lead busy lives and are always looking for quick and healthy meals to make in the morning. My previous super fast breakfast dish, the Three Minute Omelette, got lots of positive feedback, so I figured I’d experiment to create a few more quick and delicious breakfast recipes. Like the Three Minute Omelette, these […]
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I grew up and have lived in New Jersey for a large majority of my life. Not to sound biased, but NJ has the best bagels in the world. Todd and I do our best to eat wheat free and grain free throughout the week but enjoy a day of indulgence on Saturdays. Our go-to […]
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