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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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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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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Our Family’s Favorite Pasta Sauce

hearty spaghetti or pasta sauce

How do I get my family to eat onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, and sometimes even carrots in one meal?  With a hearty pasta sauce that is meaty enough to satisfy my husband and tasty enough that my kids think vegetables are delicious.  This is just as good on spaghetti squash as it is traditional…

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Sarah’s Beef Stew

My mother in law, Sarah, makes the best beef stew.  The first time I had it, I was dating my husband and took my parents to his mom’s house for Christmas.  We’re talking travel, stay overnight in their house a few days, real Christmas.  Looking back, that was rather brave of us.  We weren’t even…

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