Cocoa Buckwheat Granola

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This Cocoa Buckwheat Granola combines nutrient dense ingredients like coconut, buckwheat groats and pumpkin seeds to create a chocolate version with cocoa powder that tastes like Cocoa Krispies. It’s nut free, dairy free and can be made gluten free too.
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Sweet Potato Cakes with Preserved Lemon Yogurt Sauce

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Do you ever flip through a cookbook and a recipe catches your eye but wonder how to turn what looks like an appetizer into a full hearty meal for your family?

These sweet potato cakes with preserved lemon yogurt sauce are allergy friendly with dairy free, soy free and gluten free options.

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Socca Pizza with Beetroot Spread

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My sister brought my beautiful niece named Luna over last week. It was a Friday and I wanted to celebrate by making a special yet easy and quick lunch. Continue reading “Socca Pizza with Beetroot Spread”

Blueberry-Almond Muffins

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My little sister, who is not so little anymore, is going to become a mama. For the first time, I am going to become an aunt. I am a mom of two young girls so I’ve been through the drill of pregnancy and early motherhood but becoming an aunt is so special.

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Avocado Crema

 

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I made this avocado crema as a dip but you could also use the crema as a topping to a variety of foods such as eggs, vegetarian burgers,  zucchini fritters or fish. It’s the perfect accompaniment to taco night.

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Cannellini-Bean Dip

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Now that summer is officially upon us, it is the perfect time to think about party food. Barbecues and pool parties create the most relaxed backdrop for finger foods such as sliced watermelon, chips, guacamole and hummus.

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