Foodie Friday: Spaghetti Squash

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You guys, I’m such a cheater. And what I mean by that is I love to cook dishes that are more exciting than the way they’re prepared. Spaghetti squash? Simple prep. Very exciting and seemingly creative dish. But let’s learn a little about the fruit, shall we? So spaghetti squash is a winter squash that’s… read more »

Foodie Friday: Better When You Bake ‘Em Snacks

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I’m a chronic snacker. I love crunchy, salty finger foods that keep calling my name even though I said I’d only have one. Once you pop you can’t stop, right? In the last couple weeks, I went on a hunt for healthy alternatives to the mess of super heavy, Nasty McFattyfat snacks and I was… read more »

Foodie Friday: Elsa’s Cider Beef

First and foremost, may I just say that I’m THRILLED that it’s fall? Also, yesterday was my mom’s birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! Even though you’re probably not going to see this. So anyway, back to my excitement about Autumn – YAYYY!!! This means that all the holiday parties are about to start and the pumpkins… read more »

Foodie Friday: Super Easy Mashed Potatoes

I love carbs. Carbs are an amazing, wonderful thing that our body uses as fuel to power us through the day. However, all carbs are not created equal and some are much better than others, like veggie carbs and whole grains. Included in that number are potatoes, which are rich in starches which include resistant… read more »

Foodie Friday: Healthier Alternatives to Your Favorite Salad Dressings

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Raw broccoli is really hard to eat. Dip it in almost anything and WABAM it’s tolerable and you’ve knocked out one veggie serving for the day. But what are you dipping it in? There are tons of inherently healthy dips like hummus, guacamole and most salsas (especially when they’re homemade). Then there are the ones… read more »