One of the most intimidating things about homemade macaroni and cheese is making the roux! Fear not! You won’t need to make a roux (a mixture of flour of butter to thicken the sauce) to have thick, and delicious macaroni and cheese. This one Pot Creamy Macaroni and Cheese will become a go to on…
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Naturally Sweet Date Paste
Naturally sweet date paste is a real whole food way to sweeten your food. Whether you are embarking on a Whole30 or you’re ready to say goodbye to using so much refined sugar, this date paste recipe is sure to make your recipes sweet; the natural way! Naturally Sweet Date Paste Dates are not necessarily…
Quick Pickled Jalapeno Peppers
Jalapeno plants produce a ton and you usually get them all at once. This recipe for quick pickled jalapeno peppers will help you use up those extra peppers before they rot on the counter. The pickling gives these peppers a slightly sweet but salty punch. We use them on tacos, nachos, eggs, sandwiches, pizza and…
Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad
I love me a pasta salad, but I feel like they are either soaked in oil or mayo. This Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad is a light and fresh take on everyone’s favorite summer side dish. The lemon gives a light and bright flavor while the broccoli adds some healthy fiber. Use as much or as…
Copycat Panera Shells and Cheese
I have to admit that I am not a big fan of Panera Bread as a whole. While I like their healthier approach to food, some things are just kind of sub par for the price. One thing that isn’t? The shells and cheese! It’s not the lowest calorie offering, but man is it good….
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe
One of the ways I consume and enjoy more vegetables is to roast them. Roasting really crisps things up. It makes vegetables less boring for sure. This Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe is the perfect side dish for nearly any meal . Serve it along side pasta or in the pasta as in my Roasted Broccoli…
Creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
I know the whole cauliflower mashed potatoes thing is still going strong. While I do not believe cauliflower can ever replace mashed potatoes, I do think it has a time and place. I will never serve this recipe on Thanksgiving Day. I will definitely serve this recipe anytime I want mashed potatoes, but also want…
Quick Pickled Red Onions
There’s this show on Netflix called Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and it really explains the essentials of any good dish. Flavor should balance and these components are exactly how you do it. When you taste something and you have that “something is missing” reaction it’s because you are short on one of these essential components….
Stir Fried Edamame
I have always enjoyed Edamame when I go out for Asian food . That’s pretty often because I love Asian food. Japanese, Chinese, and Thai are my favorites. While the salty Edamame are always a favorite, I once had them stir fried and the game was changed. These stir fried edamame will have you loving…
Lightened Up Broccoli Soup
Broccoli soup is often full of cream and butter. For a soup that has vegetables as a base, it can be very heavy and rich. This Lightened Up Broccoli Soup will leave you feeling light and it’s very easy to adapt to a non-dairy diet. The croutons on top are such a nice treat and…