When I think of Thanksgiving dessert I immediately think Pumpkin Pie. So of course I had to find a healthier way to enjoy a Thanksgiving favorite.
Luckily, my mother in law had given me some fresh pumpkin that she roasted and pureed herself. While I think that tastes the best, canned pumpkin will taste just fine in this recipe if you don’t have the fresh stuff.
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It’s the calm before the storm, time spent with family, and best of all the food. Turkey is ok in my book, I am more of a sides kinda girl. Stuffing, potatoes, veggies… Yum!
I sometimes struggle with breakfast ideas. I get stuck in a breakfast rut and end up eating the same thing over and over again. Blah, booooring! I think I just found my new favorite breakfast. No more plain Jane breakfast for me this week!
I have made lots of hummus in my life, but could never figure out how to get that super creamy stuff you get at the store. I found the secret. Squeeze the skins off of those little buggers. It is kind of a pain, but totally worth it. The texture is so creamy, you’ll be glad you did!
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Time to start planning those menus.
Chili is one of my favorite things to make during the cooler months. It is easy to make and it hits the spot on these chilly nights. I made this chili without beans and loaded it with veggies instead, then topped it with guacamole and fresh cilantro. You can easily add any toppings you like.
I know it’s not asparagus season, but the market had it on sale so I stocked up. I usually prefer to roast my asparagus, but I wanted to try something new. Since it’s soup season I figured asparagus soup would be perfect.
Pomegranates are one of my favorite fruits but they can be a bugger to clean. I found the easiest and way to clean them is to cut the pomegranate into quarters. Then fill a medium sized bowl with water. Keep the bowl in the sink and add 1 quarter of the pomegranate and pull the seeds out under water. Make sure you keep it under water. I learned the hard way and shot pomegranate juice all over myself and my white cabinets! The seeds will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the white interior of the pomegranate will float to the top. Easy breezy!
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Broccoli is in season at the local produce stands and I can’t get enough of it. It tastes perfect in this frittata! Frittatas are one of my favorite things to make.
I think I may have just found my new favorite muffin. I am absolutely in loooove with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins! They make a great breakfast with some fresh fruit or a perfect snack.
