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I am a passionate homebody who loves to cook, eat, travel, dine out, organize, decorate, etc. I have always loved to cook and generally do so by cooking “off the cuff” , creating my own recipes as well as improvising on others.

Butternut Squash Crock Pot Chili
Posted on December 20 by Joy in Food.
While scouring instagram and the internet for chili recipes I came across this one from Cook Nourish Bliss. Thanks Ashley! It looked so inviting that I had to try it! I made a few tiny modifications and let me tell you this is the most delicious vegetarian chili and whether or not you are a […]

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Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad
Posted on December 11 by Joy in Food.
I was so craving raw crunch when I was contemplating my next meal (as I often do) so that’s how this one happened! Being real lazy too, I must confess that I bought the brussels pre-shredded (huge time saver!) at our local store. It’s really best to allow the dressing to sit on the sprouts for a […]

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Roasted Heirloom Carrot Cauliflower White Bean Soup
Posted on December 6 by Joy in Food.
I had bought heirloom carrots and cauliflower and didn’t want the cauli to go bad so I woke up this rainy morning and decided to roast them and create a new soup recipe. I am so glad I did because it’s super yummy and now I’ll have a bunch of lunches in the freezer. I love cumin […]

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Chocolate Cherry Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie Bowl
Posted on November 29 by Joy in Food.
Chocolate Cherry Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie Bowl Ingredients: 1 frozen banana 1 cup frozen spinach 1/2 cup frozen cherries 1 heaping tablespoon good cacao powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon chocolate pb powder 1 scoop Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (Grass Fed)-you can leave out but it’s a great source of protein and has no taste! […]

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Spiralized Fettuccine Butternut Squash
Posted on November 21 by Joy in Food.
I made this for the recent Jewish Holiday and think it would be equally great for Thanksgiving! It was so easy and perfect for making ahead of time! A little deviation from basic cubed butternut squash. I like my veggies savory so I kept it simple with just olive oil, s & p! If you […]

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Baked Carrot Parmesan Fries
Posted on November 16 by Joy in Food.
If you’ve been following me on instagram you may have noticed I have been on a “roasting veggies” kick, hence these carrots were born! You guys must make these, beyond easy, a great snack or side dish and freaking delish!!! Perfect for Thanksgiving too! I am obsessed with parmesan cheese and clearly in my world […]

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The Best Noodle Pudding
Posted on November 15 by Joy in Food.
This is my Mom’s recipe and she’s been making this for as long as I can remember and it’s Aaamazing! The perfect amount of sweetness without being too sweet. No, it is not categorized as “healthy” but as the saying goes…everything in moderation. I had to share the recipe because that’s how good it is! […]

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Thick Veggie & Lentil Soup
Posted on November 8 by Joy in Food.
This soup is a meal, super thick and loaded with delicious veggies and lentils! I had a 2 bags each of cauliflower rice and riced broccoli and a box of mushrooms and some baby kale that I didn’t want to go to waste so I simply threw everything in a pot with some mirepoix, seasoning, […]

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Healthy Crock Pot Chicken Soup
Posted on November 2 by Joy in Food.
This soup is the perfect soup to make if you don’t have time or work and are gone all day…”Set it and forget it!” And to boot it tastes so freaking good! I am telling you, you must make this stat!! It’s similar to my skinny chicken soup but just think that all you have […]

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Chocolate Cherry Oaties
Posted on October 26 by Joy in Food.
Oaties are a staple in our house and one of the most requested healthy snacks! I love this version… the combination of tart cherry and chocolate is the best! I make a huge batch weekly and store in the freezer and believe it or not we eat them straight out of the freezer. If you […]

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