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Spinach Salad

This spinach salad recipe is simple, fresh, and delicious. A version of my mom’s favorite salad, it’s filled with crisp apples, dried cranberries, red onion, creamy goat cheese, and toasty candied pecans. A bright apple cider vinaigrette ti…

Candied Pecans

Candied pecans are a wonderful topping for salads, side dishes, and desserts…but in our house, they rarely make it that far. These sweet, crunchy, cinnamon-spiced nuts are SO tasty that Jack, the kiddo, and I usually polish them off as a snack. I…

Roasted Acorn Squash

I love squash. Zucchini, delicata, butternut, spaghetti, and yellow squash, just to name a few. I also really enjoy acorn squash. It is the perfect fall vegetable. Acorn squash is sweet, nutty, and satisfying. My favorite way to cook it is in the oven….

Epic Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

Move over pumpkin pie, there’s a new favorite in town: sweet potato pie! Okay, maybe not so new, BUT new to some of us. And we’ve all decided this one might even replace pumpkin pie on our Thanksgiving tables (gasp!). It’s rich, creamy, fluffy, and per…

Cornbread Muffins

Adding fresh corn to cornbread muffins makes them moist and delicious, you’ll never know they’re light! Homemade Cornbread Muffins For years, I tried to make a healthier, low-fat cornbread, but I never liked the results and always gave up. …

Make-Ahead Low-Carb Turkey Gravy (Flourless)

Rich turkey stock and pureed roasted vegetables create a creamy low-carb turkey gravy without flour. Low-Carb Gravy Roasting turkey wings, neck, or parts along with cauliflower, onion, and garlic gives you a rich turkey stock, which creates this luscio…

Easy Salmon Florentine

This easy-to-make Salmon Florentine is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender, juicy, and flaky salmon with a delicious creamy spinach sauce. A healthy salmon filet…

Dry Brine Turkey

All the juicy, tender perks of brining. None of the fuss of finding a container large enough to contain a turkey and cramming it in your already overstuffed fridge.

Mongolian Tofu

Ready to serve hot in less than 30 minutes, this easy Mongolian tofu is a delicious option for a quick weekday or weeknight meal. This recipe is inspired by the popular Mongolian beef stir-fry, using crispy, seasoned tofu and a sweet and salty sauce th…

Green Beans Almondine

Green beans almondine (amandine) is a classic French dish. It may sound fancy, but it is basically green beans with a garnish of almonds. Sometimes simple recipes are the best and that is definitely true with this recipe. The bright green beans are sau…

Hoisin Tofu

This easy-to-make hoisin tofu packs sweet and savory flavors and a crispy, sticky texture so good your family will think you ordered takeout! This delicious recipe comes together in just 25 minutes using simple pantry staples. The tofu is hand-torn and…

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

This healthier sweet potato casserole with marshmallows is made with golden raisins, crushed pineapple and spices topped with pecans and mini marshmallows. Best Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe A healthy and lighter classic sweet potato casserole sweetene…

Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe

I can’t share a mashed potatoes recipe without mentioning my husband Jack. He LOVES homemade mashed potatoes, specifically ones that are rich, creamy, and flavorful. I’ve made plenty that he’s liked in the past (see these garlic mashe…

Baked Tofu

Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, delicious baked tofu requires little oil and little effort! Our recipe has six ingredients and uses hand-torn tofu versus tofu cubes to give the best crispy edges and a soft, pillowy texture. Season and marinate it …

Easy Vegan Creamed Corn

Before this recipe, the MB team was divided when it came to creamed corn. But things have changed. After making this version, it was unanimously decided that creamed corn deserves a spot at every holiday meal (and beyond)! 
This rich, creamy, ligh…

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