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Creamy Sweet Potato Soup & Tahini Soup
This soup is packed with magnesium, fiber, and healthy fats, making it an excellent choice for soothing anxiety while also being nourishing.

Melanie
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Dutch Baby
A Dutch Baby is pure magic in the kitchen—what starts as a simple, thin batter undergoes a dramatic transformation in the oven, billowing...

Melanie
2 min read


Zucchini & Blueberry Baked Oats
Everyone says their recipe is "the best". This is. Great for breakfast or dessert.

Melanie
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Ultimate Nourishing Porridge - Sweet & Savory
This versatile porridge recipe transforms simple grains into a deeply comforting and nutritious meal. The base recipe can be customized.

Melanie
2 min read


Smoked Cauliflower and White Bean Soup
Serves 4-6 This creamy roasted cauliflower and white bean soup is all about resourcefulness in the kitchen. Don’t have cauliflower? Try...

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Lentil and Vegetable Stew
This hearty and flavorful stew is packed with antioxidants and mood-boosting nutrients.

Melanie
1 min read


Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar
For a 1 pint jar Makes enough for 6 servings Ingredients (per jar): 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup granulated sugar  or  a mix...

Melanie
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Simple French Onion SoupÂ
Caramelizing onions is not only a delicious way to enhance their natural sweetness but also a fantastic way to reduce food waste.

Melanie
2 min read


Easy Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes
Two dessert favorites join forces in this easy recipe for Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes starring a tangy cream cheese custard with sweet and crunchy torched sugar topping. Eons ago (after my N*SYNC days but before my HGTV days), I attended culinary school in New York City at The Institute of Culinary Education . It was one of the best experiences of my life and affirmed that my career would absolutely be a career in food. Along the way I met many inspiring chef instructors, and o

Melanie
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Baked Potato with Pesto
This Baked Potato with Pesto is a quick, easy, and wholesome meal that’s perfect for busy afternoons.

Melanie
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Leftover Charcuterie Board Pasta
Serves 4 This recipe is a clever way to transform leftover charcuterie board bits into a comforting pasta dish. From cheeses and cured...

Melanie
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Baking Experts Tell Us The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Baking Cheesecake
Cheesecake has a reputation for being tough to master, but we'd argue that this isn't entirely fair. What's more accurate is saying that it's tough to make an exceptional cheesecake. While blending sugar, eggs, and cream cheese and smashing up graham crackers is straightforward enough, making the perfect cheesecake is a delicate art that some bakers spend years perfecting. Fortunately, you don't have to spend years. Forever keen to elevate our bakes to dessert perfection, we

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Leftover Candy Cookie
Makes 1 dozen 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature...

Melanie
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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...

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

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Chocolate Cupcakes
Makes 18 Cupcakes 2 large eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking...

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Apple Pop TartsÂ
Makes 8 For the Dough: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter,...

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Chocolate Orange Tart
Chocolate Dough Makes 1 - 9 inch tart 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ½...

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Banana Bread with Lemon and Rosemary
Makes 1 9 X 5 loaf Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and open to the experiences around us. This banana bread embodies...

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1 min read
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