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Peach and Sausage-Stuffed Pork Chops with White Balsamic Reduction

4 thick center-cut boneless chops 1/2 pound hot or sweet sausage, crumbled 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 peaches, sliced or diced depending how you would like 1 cup white balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup honey, maple or brown sugar Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the sausage and… Continue reading Peach and Sausage-Stuffed Pork Chops with White Balsamic Reduction

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15 Minute Clean Peanut Butter Cups!

You heard me right; 15 minutes to guilt-free, homemade peanut butter cups! This is such a great way to satisfy a sweet craving without reaching for the ice cream! It is literally a 3 ingredient dessert with a few additional options for tweaking it the way you like it! 4 -70% Organic Dark Chocolate Bars… Continue reading 15 Minute Clean Peanut Butter Cups!

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Vegan Black Bean, Potato and Pepper Curry over Coconut Rice

This Vegan meal is satisfying and a snap to put together! I just love that combination! I made this recipe after a long day at the zoo, during school vacation last week. The boys were all out, so just us girls got to enjoy all of this yumminess!   2 Cups Water 1 cup Carolina… Continue reading Vegan Black Bean, Potato and Pepper Curry over Coconut Rice

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Pizzagaina–Italian Easter Pie

  This delicious ricotta cheese pie holds a special place in my heart! My Grandmother has made Palm Sunday brunch for as long as I can remember, and is going strong at 86! She always made Pizzagaina and Ricotta Pie for this brunch and they were my favorite part! Pizzagaina is also a ricotta pie… Continue reading Pizzagaina–Italian Easter Pie

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Creamy and Cruciferous Tuna Panzanella

Tonight's dinner was an absolute winner! After coming off of a weekend filled with a viral invasion of our home, it had to be tasty and give us strength! This Panzanella Salad's base is a mixture of broccoli and cauliflower, which in addition to the many naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, contain glucosinolates, which help… Continue reading Creamy and Cruciferous Tuna Panzanella

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Shrimp Hibachi Stack

There is nothing like the taste of fresh hibachi shrimp with all the wonderful Asian elements that go along with it! While my husband and I lived in South Carolina, not only was there several dine-in Japanese hibachi-style restaurants, but there were fast food hibachi places! This became a staple for me through college years… Continue reading Shrimp Hibachi Stack

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Chestnut and Maple Walnut Basil “Cream”-Filled Raviolis (GF/ Vegan options)

  Making homemade pasta such as ravioli, gnocchi, and fettuccine is a regular occurrence in our Italian family, but with an extra package of wonton on hand, it made perfect sense to create quick ravioli! This is the perfect option for those that don't have the time or desire to prepare their own dough! The… Continue reading Chestnut and Maple Walnut Basil “Cream”-Filled Raviolis (GF/ Vegan options)

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Veggie Art

  Beautiful art can be created in many ways!  In our home we use multiple tools for inspiration to achieve different gorgeous results! This morning's art came from saved celery heart ends from the kids' snack this week. Just press into paint, and voile, you have a flower shaped paint stamp!  These would be perfect… Continue reading Veggie Art