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Greek Cauliflower Rice & Chickpeas

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We have hit the point of the winter when veggies are no longer exciting.

During the summer and fall, we have a CSA share that loads us up with fresh vegetables weekly and inspires me to cook them creatively. Once the CSA ends? It becomes a regular rotation of bagged salad, roasted broccoli, and roasted green beans.

I recently discovered the kids like cauliflower rice, so I’ve been playing with different ways to dress it up. This Greek-style version was a huge hit. So huge that we ended up fighting over the leftovers!

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Pretzel Crusted Chicken in the Air Fryer

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Do you have an air fryer? I was a hold out for so long – I just didn’t think it would be as amazing as everyone was saying. And then I got one.

Reader, I’m eating my words. I love it.

The ability to make food that tastes fried without actually having to bust out the oil is a game changer for me!

This pretzel-crusted chicken is a dream topped off with a cheddar-mustard sauce and chopped pickles.

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Chicken Alfredo Ravioli

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Does anyone else feel like February went by at warp speed? I don’t know what happened, but I feel like I blinked and it was over. I feel like so many nights I was scrambling at dinner time – where did my day go?! – so quick and easy was definitely the name of the game.

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This easy casserole is just perfect for busy nights – and a really kid-pleaser.

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Cauliflower Bahn Mi Sandwiches

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It’s the first Friday of Lent which means I’m kicking off my annual meatless meal series today! Over the next seven weeks, I’ll be sharing new meatless meals every Friday.

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First up is this Cauliflower Bahn Mi and, guys, it’s a good one.

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Big Mac Sloppy Joes

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My kids are good eaters. I’m lucky. We can plop down nearly anything in front of them and they will try it – and usually eat it. We have yet to take them to a restaurant they didn’t enjoy.

Still, my son’s most-requested meal? McDonald’s.

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He asked me a few weeks back if I could make “McDonald’s burgers”. Sure, bud, here we go.

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Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

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Have you ever had a Philly cheesesteak? I’m not talking about something homemade or the one at the closest sandwich shop – I mean a real Philly cheesesteak from a real cheesesteak place in Philadelphia.

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I was introduced to them during my first few weeks of college. The biggest surprise? Cheez Whiz.

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Dill Pickle Pizza

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Today is National Pizza Day! Pizza is one of my favorites. Another favorite? Pickles. This mash up is true love for me!

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With a garlic-y base and topped with crunchy dill pickles, this pizza is super flavorful – and super easy.

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Black Bean and Pineapple Tacos

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One of the things I love about blogging is the community. Getting connected with other bloggers has made this blog better. I’m constantly learning and trying new things.

One of the things I’ve been diving into much more often this year, thanks to being friends with The Baking Fairy, is vegan cooking.

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I can’t say I think that our family will ever go fully vegan, but even small steps help lessen the environmental impact of our food system. A few meals a week without animal products? That’s something we can totally do.

Today is World Vegan Day and I’m excited to share these super easy, super flavorful tacos – that just happen to be vegan too.

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Instant Pot Turkey Breast

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What’s the biggest challenge of holiday meals? Timing. Always, timing. Getting everything to the table at relatively the same time seems like a heroic feat.

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The best way to do this? Make use of all cooking apparatuses in your kitchen! This turkey breast is made in the Instant Pot – which frees up your oven for all your other holiday dishes.

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9 Ways to Eat Pizza… Besides The Traditional Pie

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Pizza is a staple in our house, for obvious reasons. I craved pizza like crazy when I was pregnant with Jake, so I feel like I’m partly to blame for his pizza obsession. But, what happens when you just don’t feel like another pizza pie?

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Here are nine great recipes that will satisfy your pizza cravings in an nontraditional way!

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