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Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Pumpkin Seed Crumble | Low-carb, Paleo, Vegan

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Soup season is upon us, what’s more nourishing for body and soul than a big pot of soup on the stove for dinner?! My recipe for Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Pumpkin Seed Crumble features some of the most quintessential comfort flavors of fall, and is special enough for a holiday gathering yet easy for regular weeknight enjoyment! Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Pumpkin Seed Crumble - Paleo, Whole30, Vegan

Read on to get this easy butternut soup recipe that fits with so many dietary eating patterns including Paleo, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. I’ve used plant-based stevia products from Pyure Organic to add organic sweetness without the sugar. Continue reading →

Herb Crusted Sirloin Roast | Paleo, Keto, Whole30

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Herb Crusted Sirloin Roast is my last-minute entertaining save during the holiday season, like when relatives drop by unexpectedly or I decide on a whim to invite the next-door neighbors over. It’s a delicious, surprisingly tender beef roast everyone needs in their repertoire, ready from prep to plate in just under an hour – making this holiday roast winner doable for weeknights too!Herb Crusted Beef Sirloin Center Cut Roast

Read on to learn how to cook a sirloin roast and some suggestions for what to serve on the side. Continue reading →

Pomegranate Herb Guacamole Wreath

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Everyone needs a Christmas KISS . . . and by KISS, I mean “Keep It Simple Stupid” idea for holiday entertaining. When I have guests drop in unexpectedly or forgot to make something fabulous for a “bring a dish” event, I rely on guacamole. Everyone loves it and it is idiot proof. My Pomegranate Herb Guacamole Wreath is no harder than making a regular avocado mash-up (soooo simple a toddler could do it) and yet so fun and festive your guests will assume you’ve gone all Martha on them. Pomegranate Herb GuaPomegranate Herb Guacamole Wreath

Grab yourself a bag of chips or veggie sticks and read on how to make this 10-minute (max) dip recipe. Continue reading →

Sugarless, Sugar-Free and Low Sugar Treats for Healthy Christmas Stocking Stuffers

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My family’s gifts for a fit Christmas are already wrapped up and under the tree, and I (errr, I mean Santa) have been busy rounding up healthy stocking stuffers. Chocolate, candy canes and sugar plums (what ARE those anyway) don’t really make sustaining fuel for our active lifestyle which collectively includes running, obstacle course racing, hiking, gym workouts, yoga and assorted team sports. So, instead, I’ve rounded up a bunch of Sugarless, Sugar-Free and Low Sugar Treats for Healthy Christmas Stocking Stuffers – check them out for your own family’s festivities.

Sugar Free Treats Snacks and Drinks for Healthy Christmas Stocking Stuffers

Read on to find healthier snacks and drinks suitable for Christmas stockings, some are homemade and others conveniently packaged and ready to go! Continue reading →

A Dozen Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes for Entertaining

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A bold blast of Blue Cheese is my go-to ingredient to create memorable appetizers, finger foods, side dishes and other party foods for entertaining. It’s bold, it’s rich, it’s creamy, it’s crazy yummy with a unique flavor that pairs so well with both sweet and savory foods.

A Dozen Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes for Holiday Entertaining

Bold blue cheese seems to be polarizing, either you “love it” or “hate it.” However, I’m pretty certain that even staunch naysayers will be happily noshing their way through my something-for-everyone menu of A Dozen Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes for Entertaining. Continue reading →