Browned Butter Baby Potatoes & Chicken Sausage

Most people crave comfort foods in the way of pasta, mashed potatoes, casseroles, and often sweets.For me, my comfort is WARMTH in food. I crave veggies and some protein.I also have an affinity for chicken sausage. I’m not sure what it is about the product, but I just like it. And that’s that.Thus, after a…

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Simple Risotto & Brussels Sprouts

Sometimes you just want and Crave4… something simple. No bells, no whistles, and sometimes not in season.I get that way with Brussels sprouts. Roasted, salted, and caramelized, they comfort me in so many memorable ways.And, creamy risotto, while it’s somewhat laborious to make, the ingredients are simple and it’s just so creamy and delicious. Arborio…

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Blistered Brussels Sprouts, Tomatoes & Walnuts

Obviously I’m a little late to the game for posting Thanksgiving roasted veggie recipes, but this time of year, Brussels sprouts are an EVERY DAY occasion in our house.Truly.Truly stink.But, truly delicious. Blistered Brussels Sprouts, Tomatoes, & Walnuts This recipe roasts the cruciferous and sulfurous sprouts and blisters the mini bulbs with cherry tomatoes, salt…

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Sweet & Spicy Samba Pork Tenderloin

Maybe it’s salsa to you – but it’s extra zesty and free for me – SAMBA!!!!Less structured: Salsa music is more structured than Samba and because of that, the music selection is more consistent in beat and style. In summary, both Samba and Salsa are a combination of African and European dances. Traditional Samba originated from…

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Honey Orange Sumac Sweet Potatoes & Beet Kraut

Sweet and spicy, and full of citrus and tang, this is a nourishing, hearty, and healthy meal! A sweet glaze of honey and orange envelope aromatically spiced sumac sweet potatoes and gut-friendly (and gut healthy) beet sauerkraut!!! Honey Orange Sumac Sweet Potatoes & Beet Kraut Honey Orange Sumac Sweet Potatoes & Beet Kraut 1 Tbs….

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Strawberry Avocado Kraut Smoothie

Packed with all the good stuff, including raw kraut, this smoothie tastes utterly amazing and feels so good in the belly! Strawberry Avocado Kraut Smoothie Strawberry Avocado Kraut Smoothie 1 large banana, peeled1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (add any berries – frozen crates a thicker smoothie)½ ripe avocado1 Tbs. raw nut butter1 Tbs. raw…

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Pumpkin Seed Sriracha Brussels Sprouts & Fennel Salad

A creamy sriracha-tahini marinade over pungent brussels sprouts and aromatic fennel, topped with sprouted pumpkin seeds makes for a fantastically flavorful and filling meal. Pumpkin Seed Sriracha Brussels Sprouts & Fennel Salad 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced (bulb only, reserve the fronds for another use)2 cups Brussels sprouts, chopped and many of the leaves removed…

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Vegan Meyer Lemon Sour Cream Coconut Cheesecake

You know the amazing, gorgeous, decadent, sweet-tart, fresh deliciousness of Meyer lemons, right?“When you see them at the store, grab as many as you can and run to the register!”Meyer Lemons are rare gems in my neck of the woods. So, we celebrate when we have them. Today we are celebrating with an amazing VEGAN,…

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Sweet Almond Beet Kraut Horseradish Smack

A touch of sweetness from the almond butter and oven roasted beets rounds out the tang of the kraut and the smack of the fresh horseradish in this recipe. Sweet Almond Beet Kraut Horseradish Smack 1 c. wildbrine Red Cabbage & Red Beet Organic Sauerkraut2 c. roasted beets, cooled, peeled, and thinly sliced1/2 small red onion,…

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