These burritos provide a complete protein and make a perfect “meatless” meal. Plus they are great budget friendly meal. You’ll love how quick, easy and delicious these burritos are!
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I love tailgating on the Quad here in Tuscaloosa, but I have to admit that I am just little excited about a low-key weekend with Alabama playing away. Since I won’t be hauling food to a tailgate, I’m branching out from the typical mayo-based dips and nugget trays to bake one of my new pizzas I’ve been working on – Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza. This is a flavor combination that I absolutely love!
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Anyone else seeing Noom pop up in social media feeds? I really didn’t pay much attention to it until curiosity got the best of me! Before checking it out, I honestly thought Noom was a new home-based genetic testing kit or maybe a meditation app. I was wrong! Find out all you need to know about Noom here!
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Dinner is served in 5 minutes or less! They can also be eaten on-the-go if needed and are customizable to individual preferences.
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Researching deli meats like turkey and ham had me feeling a little nervous! I love a good turkey sandwich, so I was a little worried about what I would find out and if it would ruin a food I have eaten my entire life! Are deli meats really something to minimize? Should I really be concerned about potential health risks? And maybe most importantly, are there ways to minimize health risks and still enjoy my classic turkey sandwich? Find out all you need to know here!
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Want to transform your health in one week? Sign me up – but unfortunately it isn’t going to happen by drinking celery juice! Find out why here.
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Avocado-Feta Salsa is always my last-minute appetizer solution! This recipe uses only six ingredients—four of which I’ll bet you already have on hand. Plus, it can be tossed together in less than 10 minutes. Who doesn’t have time for that?! The fresh dip is a game changer, so be prepared to get asked for the recipe by friends!
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A good dressing is a cook’s best friend. It is also an easy way to give the appearance that you really know what you’re doing in the kitchen - even if you don't! You’re going to love this quick and flavorful marinade and dressing!
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While I’m not claiming these snacks as instant - or always effective - cures, these foods and tips can sometimes help get your body back to feeling like itself a little quicker. Who doesn't want that?!
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These Mini Peps Pita Chips are slowly becoming a regular in the morning as the kids cross off a veggie and protein requirement for their lunchbox. EXTRA BONUS: I make me a to-go container full of them too! I love to snack on these mid-day! Enjoy!
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Y’all, I don’t pickle, can or preserve much of anything. That is, until I spent a few days at Tulane’s Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine back in March and learned a trick on how to pickle the perfect onion. The second I tried those pork tacos with pickled onion and queso fresco - I was sold on this recipe forever.
Read MoreRecently Cooking Light asked me to compile a list of “essentials” that all kids moving out on their own need. As you read, remember that these are just the basics. If your child is looking to do more than reheating like I did, you might want to get a few more things! Check out my list here!
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There’s nothing that I love more than a meal in a bowl - except for maybe a meal in a bowl that I don’t have to cook - which makes my Meatless Burrito Bowls one that I love prepping ahead for weekday lunches. It’s also one that’s super-easy to throw together for a quick meal for those weeks when I’ve failed to do much meal prep.
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This Healthy Mocha Frappe is sweet enough to meet your frappe craving without excessive added sugars and unknown ingredients usually present in your favorite coffee shop byproduct. Extra bonus - it's dairy-free!
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The Ketogenic Diet continues to make waves. In fact, it’s rare that a day goes by without getting a question about Keto. But, at the end of the day, the keto diet is really just another type of low-carb diet. So how does it compare to other popular low-carb diets, such as Atkins? Find out here.
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Monday or Tuesday nights are often my "sheet pan" nights since they make meal prep simple while that beginning-of-the-week stress tends to be high. This particular sheet pan dinner is a favorite of mine, and my kids love it too! I use my CW's All-Purpose Marinade and Dressing (see recipe below) to marinate the meat, so you avoid all the added salt and mystery ingredients from a store-bought marinade - plus it's healthier and more flavorful!
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I like to serve Mom’s Healthy Pan-Fried Chicken over some greens tossed with a light lemon dressing or vinaigrette to balance the chicken’s rich buttery crust. Served over greens, you’ve got a full meal, but it’s just as easy to serve without greens and with side dishes for kids.
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What if you took one of your million morning responsibilities - like packing lunches - and re-assigned them to your kids? No, you’re not totally off the hook because you’ve still got to have foods to pack available in the house and there is a teaching curve… and, yes, it depends on their age and abilities. But hear me out, training my kids to take on this responsibility has had a really positive impact on the entire family. Find out more from my recent feature with Cooking Light.
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Summer nights just got a whole lot better thanks to this refreshing treat. Fresh strawberries give it a sweet foundation, yet the white wine and lime juice enhance the sorbet and ensure the final product doesn't turn out too sweet. This "grown-up" treat is perfect to serve at your next get together.
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11 grams of fiber in one whole-grain wrap?!? Sure, most of us could use a little boost to get closer to daily fiber recommendations, but what if you’re consuming a wrap (or two) like this along with fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains. Is it possible to get TOO MUCH fiber?
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