Banana Bread Overnight Oats
Banana Bread Overnight Oats
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It's the best oatmeal that has ever happened to me. Overnight.


  • 1 banana (ripe)
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup extra thick old fashioned oats (I use Bob's Red Mill)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (plus more for serving)
  • 1 teaspoon chia seed (plus more for serving)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk (of choice)

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Cajun Tilapia + Lemon Tarragon Tartar Sauce
Cajun Tilapia + Lemon Tarragon Tartar Sauce
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The flavorful combination of my homemade Cajun spice blend and this homemade lemon tarragon tartar sauce is out of this world. The fish is melt-in-your-mouth tender, light and a smidgen spicy while the tartar sauce cools it down with its bright and fresh flavors. Are you sold on this or what??


  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced dill pickle
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • olive oil spray
  • 3 tablespoons extra light olive oil (or avocado oil, divided)
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 fresh tilapia filets

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10-minute Spicy Ginger + Garlic Roasted Broccolini
10-minute Spicy Ginger + Garlic Roasted Broccolini
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7 ingredients. 5 minutes prep. 5 minutes in the oven. This broccolini is easy, healthy and super flavorful!


  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced or squeezed through a garlic press)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or extra light olive oil)
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 8 ounces broccolini
  • kosher salt (to taste)

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Rainbow Crunch Salad
Rainbow Crunch Salad
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A dairy-free and veggie-loaded slaw-meets-salad that takes under 15 minutes to whip together.


  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 heaping tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup extra light olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 24 ounces chopped salad mix (or cole slaw mix (I used both Dole's Asain and Summer Garden Blend))
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts

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Toasted Garlic Olive Oil Bread Dip
Toasted Garlic Olive Oil Bread Dip
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Toasted garlic and Italian herbs swimming in olive oil. The perfect starter or accompaniment to pasta or wine.


  • 6 to 8 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon extra light oil (for frying)
  • 1½ teaspoons italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 13 ounce French baguette

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Parmesan Herb Omelet
Parmesan Herb Omelet
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Fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese wrapped in a fluffy omelet.


  • 2 large eggs
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 large basil leaves (torn)
  • 2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives (plus more for serving)
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme (leaves removed and torn)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)

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White Chicken Enchilada Lasagna
White Chicken Enchilada Lasagna
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It's sort of like (my personal favorite) white chicken chili but in the form of enchilada lasagna.


  • 8 ounces monterey jack cheese (or about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup freshly grated colby cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated pepper jack cheese
  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper
  • 4 green onions (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 pinches salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 6-inch flour tortilla cut in half ((12 halves total))

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Pizza Sliders
Pizza Sliders
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Pizza in slider form! A fun sandwich for all ages.


  • 1 15 ounce tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 3 tablespoon butter (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1½ tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 brioche dinner rolls (or challah buns cut in half horizontally)
  • 12 slices sandwich pepperoni (found at the deli, about 1/4 pound)
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

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Twice Baked Spinach and Parmesan Acorn Squash
Twice Baked Spinach and Parmesan Acorn Squash
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Acorn squash is roasted and mashed with butter, cream, Parmesan, smoked paprika and spinach in a warm and comforting side dish. Can be prepped up the day before and baked the next day.


  • 2 small acorn squash
  • olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 2 cups spinach leaves (loosely packed (not baby spinach)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

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Roasted Ginger Carrot Soup
Roasted Ginger Carrot Soup
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A deliciously creamy ginger carrot soup!


  • 2 pounds carrots (roughly chopped into 1 to 2 inch pieces)
  • 2 shallots (peeled and halved)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (unrefined )
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt (more or less to taste)
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic (peeled)
  • 1 15 ounce can coconut milk (full fat )
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1½ cups water (more or less for desired consistency)
  • 2/3 cup Marcona almonds (chopped and toasted in a dry pan (I got my almonds at Costco))
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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