Tomato Eggplant Galette

Even though it’s September, and everyone else seems to be settling into fall, it’s still hot in our long Southern California summers.  We’re nowhere near ready to plant fall crops, and tomatoes and eggplants are still coming out of our ears.  I say this a little tongue in cheek.  I love that we have a long…

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Citrus Chicken Salad with Herb Toasted Walnuts

Citrus Chicken Salad with Herb Toasted Walnuts from DailyRation.net

If you want a healthy salad recipe but you want to change it up, try something new, but quick and easy is still a must, then this salad should be in your recipe repertoire.  Remember those herb toasted walnuts in yesterday’s blog?  They’re in this salad.  And if you have leftover roasted chicken breasts, or…

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Apple Carrot Snack Bars – Easy and Healthy

apple carrot snack bars

Apple Carrot Snack Bars are great for snacks (duh!) but also make an easy breakfast.  I often make them the night before and either serve them with a protein or fruit for a quick breakfast.     Bonus- these bars are healthy!  They’re made with oats, fruits, veggies, honey, nut butter, and spices. Did I…

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

chocolate zucchini bread

I made chocolate zucchini bread for breakfast yesterday.   Chocolate for breakfast?  Why yes I did.  Warm bread, fresh out of the oven and filled with shredded zucchini…I refuse to feel guilty, even if it’s laden with rich chocolate flavor.     First, I have a confession to make.  I don’t like zucchini.  It’s never…

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Easy Herb Rubbed Garlic Ranch Salmon

herb rubbed garlic ranch salmon

Remember the ranch dressing mix I posted a few weeks ago?  This stuff?     Like most people, I use it for more than making ranch dressing.  I use it for a ton of recipes that call for a packet of dry ranch dressing mix.  I use it for dips.  And I use it for…

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Paleo Mini Cherry Crisps

individual cherry cobblers

In less than half an hour you can have healthy, delicious paleo cherry crisps ready for company or all for yourself! Don’t slave over cherry cobbler when fresh cherries are in season, take the shortcut for a healthier dessert.

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