Cooler weather and the holiday season always puts me in the mood for more desserts than usual. And when they’re “healthier” desserts that don’t make me feel sick afterward- why not!? It’s the “most wonderful time of the year” after all! Coffee cake always fits the bill and is a major win because: a) it’s dessert b) it’s totally socially acceptable to eat it for breakfast!…
Every time I do an Instagram Q&A, one question always seems to come up: what’s your favorite comfort food or “cheat meal”? And honestly, I’d love to know yours! Because those are the meals I’m always trying to somehow clean up in a way that doesn’t make you feel yucky the next day, but still tastes just as good- because food should be enjoyed, am I right?!…
It’s soup season, friends! Even if the temperature hit 83 today in sunny California, you can bet I’m still making & freezing all the soups to enjoy now that fall is here and baby is on his way! I love how easy soups are, and how versatile! I almost always eat them differently when I serve them up as leftovers- especially with this Butternut Squash version! …
Just in time for the full swing of fall festivities, I’ve got a pumpkin spice recipe for you that will fill you up with healthy fats AND give you all of those PSL vibes! I’m a sucker for a Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte- but as soon as I get a glimpse of the color and think twice about the after taste, I usually second guess my decision…
Am I the only one that stalks the grocery stores for spaghetti squash at the end of summer, until it’s officially in season? And as soon as it was there & ready for me in Trader Joe’s- I grabbed three! Tell me I’m not crazy. Fall is my favorite for many reasons, but spaghetti squash has got to be one reason at the top of my list. It’s…
Let’s talk about… cornbread! It’s one of my very favorite side dishes, that’s warm & comforting and fills you right up. My favorite way to indulge is with a fresh, hot cornbread muffin sliced in half, slathered with whipped butter or ghee, served alongside a bowl of hot chili. I mean c’mon, right!? Who doesn’t love cornbread. The part I haven’t always loved is the…