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Carrot Cake Wonton Bites with Lemon Cream Cheese Dip

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This post is sponsored by JSL foods as part of Twin Dragon Blogger Recipe Challenge Contest — however, all opinions, content and enthusiasm remain my own.

I come from a family who loves carrot cake and nobody made it quite like my Grandma. I took the yummiest, most wholesome ingredients from her secret carrot cake recipe to create delicious little bite-sized treats baked up in wonton wrappers and ready to be dunked into (or drizzled with) easy lemon cream cheese dip.

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Don’t Let Seeds Stop You from Enjoying the Whole Watermelon – My 2021 Mindset & Healthy Watermelon Recipes

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This post is sponsored by Watermelon.org However, all opinions, comments and enthusiasm remain my own.

Hello 2021, feeling good like I should thanks to a healthy lifestyle and positive mindset fueled in part by watermelon. Yeah, there have been a few bumps in the road over the last year, but I’m standing firm in my positive attitude – “Don’t let seeds stop you from enjoying the whole watermelon.” It’s Watermelon 2021~

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It’s not just a cute quote, it’s a life metaphor that we should be taken to heart and put into action daily. I’m not going to let the trials and tribulations that many of us have been experiencing keep me from having my best year yet. AND, actually, you may be surprised to discover that watermelon seeds are actually not the nuisance people make them out to be. They are edible and nutritious, just like any other seed and should be considered an asset in your whole fruit experience!  Read on to learn more about watermelon seeds and find out my favorite watermelon seed recipes.

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Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchilada Casserole | Vegetarian, Anti-Inflammatory

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Kicking off January with a batch of comforting enchiladas – creative, delicious and healthy enchiladas at that!  Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchilada Casserole is great for meal-prep (can be cut into squares and frozen) and suitable for vegetarian diets, gluten-free diets and those following an anti-inflammatory diet.

Butternut Black Bean Enchilada Bake

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Personal-sized Charcuterie Boards in Egg Roll Wrapper Boats

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This post is sponsored by JSL foods as part of Twin Dragon Blogger Recipe Challenge Contest — however, all opinions, content and enthusiasm remain my own.

As we roll into the season finale of 2020, I’m kicking back to celebrate at home with a Personal-sized Charcuterie Board & Cheese Tray (served in an edible egg roll wrapper boat). Not only is it a great time to enjoy New Year’s Even appetizers, but also to hit rewind in my mind to revisit the top lessons I’ve learned during this challenging year.

Personal Sized Charcuterie with Edible Egg Roll Wrapper Boat

These lessons would include: 1) Enjoy the moment, 2) Keep the party at home, 3) Make creative use of ingredients on hand, 4) Simple indulgences can lift spirits, and 5) Find fellowship . . . but keep your social distance! And, to that last one, I also respectfully say (even to my own kids), keep your grubby fingers out of my snacks, please. Lol, and in response to all these life lessons is the creation of my individually-portioned meat and cheese “trays” made from egg roll wrappers! Continue reading →

Maple Banana Mug Muffin – Gluten-free, No Added Sugar

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When you wake up more frazzled than fabulous, you can still make yourself an amazing warm breakfast in minutes and redirect the salvaged time toward getting your life in order for the day. Welcome to my recipe for Maple Banana Mug Muffin, a delicious “hug in a mug” that is designed to both fuel you up properly and minimize morning chaos.

This easy mug muffin cooks up in 1 minute and provides a warm, nourishing breakfast on your busiest days! Gluten-free.

So, don’t even thing about grabbing a bar or eating cereal out of the box– this two-minute mug muffin can be prepped and cooked before your coffee finishes brewing.

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