Fall reminds me of warm, hearty dishes shared around the table with family. Sounds cheesy, (I know) but this recipe encapsulates all those fall feelings. Serve it up as a side for a casual dinner with a friend or serve at your Thanksgiving table! This recipe is super versatile, and the best news of all? It only requires three ingredients! ...
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“Cream” of Mushroom Soup
It's starting to finally feel a little like fall in Atlanta and that means it’s officially soup season! There is nothing like a savory, hot, creamy cup of soup, but sometimes it can leave you feeling heavy and lethargic. I thought I'd look for an alternate solution. While I am not lactose intolerant, since I did Whole30 I still like to play around with lacto free recipes! Y’all, this one is to die ...
Individual Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifles
Individual pumpkin gingerbread trifles are a delicious, lightened-up treat that's perfect for the holiday season. Layers of spiced cake mix, whipped topping, and a pudding layer made with almond milk provide all of the best flavors of the season in one bite! Make them in individual glasses for a lovely presentation. My mom started making this creamy gingerbread pumpkin trifle recipe from ...
Whole30 Pumpkin Spice Latte (Dairy-Free, Paleo)
Dairy-Free and Whole30-Approved. This pumpkin spice latte uses real pumpkin puree, almond milk, and coconut milk for the perfect fall drink! Cue angels singing. We have a dairy-free, Whole30-approved, paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte!! I'm not sure I've ever been so excited to share a recipe on the blog with you. This is fall comfort in a mug. Unlike the #PSL from Starbucks, this mug contains ...
Quinoa Stuffed Mini Pumpkins
Miniature pumpkins are stuffed with quinoa, apples, onion, kale, pistachios, dried fruit, and parmesan. A festive meatless fall meal! Mini pumpkins: they're not just for decoration any more! Guys. I seriously can't get over these adorable stuffed pumpkins. I've purchased these cuties for years to decorate my fall table, but only recently discovered that you can cook and eat them just ...
Ms. Nathalie Dupree’s Butternut Squash Soup
Y'all, I am thrilled to share with you one of my family's most cherished recipes: Ms. Nathalie Dupree's butternut squash soup. Admittedly, I don't know really know much about Ms. Nathalie Dupree, I don't own her cookbook, and I'm not sure if this is even her exact recipe... but this is what my family has used and loved for as long as I can remember. Butternut squash soup is a staple in the ...
Honey-Roasted Butternut Squash + Cranberry Spinach Salad
One of my favorite fall vegetables is butternut squash. Whether it's mashed, diced, or pureed, it's always a hit. I was looking for a way to change up my usual lunch routine and opted for a vegetarian fall salad. This recipe is filled with most of my pantry and refrigerator basics: feta, walnuts, spinach, dried cranberries, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, and balsamic or cranberry vinaigrette. While I ...
Sweet + Salty Black Bean Brownies
Black beans in brownies... Yep, you read that right. This remake of the average brownie was in an attempt use up all my leftover ingredients - in this case, black beans - from other recipes in an unusual way. And holy cow are they gooey and decadent. So gooey in fact, I had to refrigerated them for about 10 minutes just so I could get them out of the baking dish. Did I mention they are insanely ...
Black Bean Burger with Chipotle Mayo
We’re always looking for ways to spice up a old favorite, and this black bean burger with chipotle mayo has proved to be a hit by vegetarians and meat lovers - an often difficult feat. So for those of you have children who are picky eaters, or in my case, an East Texas boyfriend who doesn't like "girly" food, I promise this adaptation of Skinny Taste's spicy black bean burger will win over even ...
Tomato, Cucumber + Beet Salad
Labor day may have passed, but tomato season is still in full swing. This week, we're featuring tomato-centric recipes (such as our One-Sheet Crispy Caeser Chicken and Tomatoes). Sometimes, the simplest treatment is the best. In this recipe, a little champagne vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper are all you need to make a refreshing salad. The crunch from the cucumber and red onion and ...