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Strawberry Chicken Salad with Candied Walnuts and Goat Cheese

Easy jam jar dressing and candied walnuts add amazing flavor to this crisp, fresh plate.  Leftover chicken makes it a satisfying, complete meal.   Friends and family provide some of the best recipe feedback, which often steers me towards sharing a particular dish sooner than later–or in some cases, going back to the drawing board.…

Apricot Nut Bars

Part of the reason I rely on quick and easy dinner recipes is because too much of my kitchen time is spent baking!  In all seriousness, with a family of eternally hungry boys (not to mention my own penchant for nibbling), it’s helpful to have wholesome snacks, grab-and-go breakfast items, and plenty of extras for…

Peanut Butter Energy Bars

These nutty, chocolatey, whole-grain bars are a tasty mix of chewy and crunchy and have been declared a winner by literal teams of kids and adults. Six years ago, my friend Carrie Johnson asked me to meet her for coffee to discuss a program she had been researching. Carrie was seeking input and, as a runner…

Overnight Buckwheat Groats — a crunchy, delicious option to oats

If you happen to be a fan of the ever-versatile, no-cook overnight oatmeal, you must try this novel twist.  (And if you haven’t ventured into the easy breakfast world of overnight oats, I have several recipes for you!) For those who enjoy steel cut oats, buckwheat groats are quite similar in taste. In raw form,…

Pumpkin Recipe Roundup

Knowing that I am not alone in my love of pumpkin, it occurred to me that having all of my pumpkin recipes grouped in one convenient place would be rather helpful.  So, I present to you my ever-growing list of favorite recipes using pumpkin!  Though autumn is the traditional time to partake of this nutrient-rich…

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

The best DIY recipe adds cozy fall flavor to pumpkin pie, muffins, cakes, and more – with just four spices you likely have on hand!  Beyond cooler weather, shorter days, and football games, the arrival of fall means apples, pumpkins, and a host of other delicious fall fruits and vegetables. This is often the time…

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