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Pumpkin & Mushroom Galette
1 - 9 inch galette For the crust: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend) 4 ounces cold unsalted butter, grated ¼...

Melanie
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Root Vegetable Stew
Serves 8 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2...

Melanie
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Pumpkin Chili
Serves 4-6 My recipes are just a guideline—a starting point. While I may include amounts, what truly matters is your taste. Those amounts...

Melanie
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Fennel and Citrus Salad
Serves 4 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced 2 oranges, peeled and segmented 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon...

Melanie
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Roasted Chestnut Mushrooms
Serves 4 1 pound chestnut mushrooms 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cloves...

Melanie
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Gazpacho
Serves 4 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and finely chopped 2 persian cucumbers, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 small...

Melanie
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Chia Seed Pudding
From 7/7 Insight Timer Live. Chia seeds become more gelatinous as they absorb liquid, which contributes to the pudding's creamy texture....

Melanie
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Granola
I love making small batches of granola. Each new batch I like to change the types of seeds or use nuts, add dried fruits or flowers.

Melanie
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Mindful Cooking Affirmations
Use these affirmations to boost your joy in the kitchen, fostering curiosity, creativity, calm, confidence, and connection.

Melanie
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Mindful Cooking: Nourishing Your Body and Soul in the Kitchen
In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to forget the simple joys of cooking. Cooking and meals often become hurried affairs, fueled by convenience and distraction. But what if we approached cooking with a different mindset – one of mindfulness? Mindful cooking is an invitation to slow down, engage our senses, and savor each moment in the kitchen. It's not about mastering intricate techniques or creating picture-perfect dishes. Instead, it's a journey of connection – to ourselves,

Melanie
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Vegetable Tian
This is a quick andbeautufl way to use up summer produce.

Melanie
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Chilled Cucumber & Avocado Soup
Serves 4 2 large English cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves 1/4...

Melanie
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Refreshing Cucumber Tarragon Salad
This light and refreshing cucumber and taragon salad is perfect for a hot summer day.

Melanie
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Smashed Potatoes with Smoked Salmon
A fun and easy breakfast for Father's Day or any special occasion!

Melanie
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Pimento Cheese
This is the recipe my grandma used, except she didn’t use cayenne and she used a bit more mayo. Make sure to use a good quality cheddar...

Melanie
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Tabbouleh
Serves 4 ¼ cup finely ground bulgur ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups finely chopped curly...

Melanie
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Sourdough Discard Scallion Pancakes
This is a delicious way to use up any leftover sourdough or sourdough discard.

Melanie
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Spring Vegetable Tart
You can use a store bought crust if you don't want to make your own. I will often use scallions or leeks and then I don't roa

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