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Curry Pumpkin Soup recipe
Tis the season for all things PUMPKIN! This not-so-beautiful-on-the-outside winter squash is packed with oh-so-gorgeous-on-the-inside flavor and boasts high levels of beta-carotene and fiber for a...
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Smokey Red Lentil Stew
I actually made this stew last week for Halloween, as part of my Orange and Black -themed dinner. I didn’t have any recipe to follow – I pretty much just made it up as I went along based on the...
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Flourless, Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
I’ve been really into peanut butter lately. I don’t know if it’s the nostalgic feeling of childhood or the fact that it’s just so yummy (very technical word choice!), but adding a little bit (or a lot)...
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Healthy Valentine’s Desserts
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. What’s the first thing that pops into your head? For me, it’s chocolate. My mind starts swirling, trying to figure out which “healthified” delicious...
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Flourless Bittersweet Chocolate Mini Cakes (protein-packed)
Ok, in addition to the million projects I seem to be working on at any given time, I am always in the mood to create new recipes. I’m really interested in working on more Gluten-free recipes, as it...
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Crustless Goat Cheese and Leek Quiche
It’s another Meatless Monday here at U Rock Girl! What’s on the menu for tonight’s dinner? Egg-powered (high-protein), veggie-filled (high-fiber), no crust quiche. So if you’re following a gluten-free...
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Ricotta Gnocchi (gluten-free)
Once again, it’s Meatless Monday and I’ve been a creative force in the kitchen while the little one naps. I came across a recipe on Epicurious.com for Ricotta gnocchi and thought, hmm, sounds...
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Soba Noodles, Crab, Avocado with Scallion Vinaigrette
Aaah, spring is in the air. Time to lighten up you meals. You want your meals to be well-balanced, with good carbs, lean protein, and healthy fats, so you can walk away from your meal feeling...
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Cinco de Mayo has come and gone, and that meant a weekend full of kicked-up Mexican food! If you think that Mexican food is fatty, greasy, and high in calories, then you’d be right. That’s especially...
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Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter cupcakes
Let’s get the facts out of the way right off the bat. They’re flourless. They’re Gluten Free. They’re delicious! I mean, who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter? There’s a...
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Glorious Gazpacho Soup!
With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to pay a visit to your local farmers market. Stalls are brimming with seasonal, local, and organic vegetables (think eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes,...
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Spiced Salmon with Roasted Vegetables
I love salmon. It’s moist, rich, and so full of flavor. Even better now that we’re in the middle of wild Alaskan salmon season. But the season will be over before we know it (usually beginning of...
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Kale Salad with Miso-Tahini Dressing
Well, summer is officially over, but it doesn’t yet feel like it here in Southern California. We still have temps in the 90s and they’re prediciting another warm week ahead. When the weather is warm,...
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White Chicken Chili for halloween dinner
Before you send your ninjas and princesses, ghosts and goblins, and butterflies and littlest lions out for some fun trick-or-treating, make sure they fill up on some nutritious and delicious food. A...
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Smokey Stuffed Mushrooms
I love mushrooms. There, I said it. And I’m proud of it. In fact, they’re one of my top 5 favorite vegetables. Now, anyone who knows me from childhood would probably be falling over laughing at my...
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Thanksgiving Cooking Tips
Whether you’re a newbie to cooking a Thanksgiving turkey or a seasoned pro, it’s time to call to session Turkey 101 and answer all of your turkey questions. What kind of turkey should I buy? If you...
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Amazing Dark Chocolate Date Truffles
Who loves chocolate? Dumb question. It really should read, Who doesn’t love chocolate? If you are not a chocolate lover, then stop right now and find another delcious recipe to read. Chocolate...
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Tandoori Tofu and Veggies with Red Quinoa and Spiced Yogurt
Tofu. I know plenty of people who are terrified of tofu. That’s because they’ve either 1) never tried it; 2) never had a tasty piece; or 3) shun all things considered “healthy.” Well, I actually...
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Peanut Butter & Co. Giveaway!
Most kids spend their days eating PB&J sandwiches. Not me. I was a picky kid and peanut butter just freaked me out! Good thing I got over that! Now I love peanut butter. I love it with chocolate....
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Peanut Butter & Co. Giveaway Day #2 (and another peanut butter recipe!)
It’s Day 2 of our Peanut Butter & Co. giveaway and we’ve got another nutritious and delicious recipe to share with you. This time, we’ve tweaked a very special recipe that’s going to appear in our...
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