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Easy Mango Cucumber Salad

It’s no secret we love spicy, smoky entrées here at MB (exhibits a, b, and c). And what’s the perfect side to accompany them, you ask? Mango cucumber salad! It’s fresh, crunchy, sweet, bright, and quick & easy to make! 
Just 7 ingredients and …

Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Staycation, anyone? One sip in and this cucumber lime agua fresca will have you feeling in full vacation mode. Made with just 3 ingredients in 10 minutes, it couldn’t be simpler or more refreshing! 
It’s the ultimate hydrating sip, poolside drink,…

Tex-Mex Migas

Are you familiar with migas? If not, let me introduce you! Migas (pronounced mee-guhz) are cheesy scrambled eggs tossed with crumbled tortilla chips, which lend delicious salty-crunchy-corn notes. You’ll typically find sautéed onions and peppers or tomatoes folded in as well, plus your choice of toppings. Migas are served in Mexican under various names, but…

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Blueberry Scones

Meet my favorite scone recipe! These delicious scones are craggy and lightly crisp around the edges, and lusciously tender and studded with juicy blueberries inside. Lemon zest and tangy Greek yogurt take the flavor to the next level. These flavorful blueberry scones are the perfect breakfast treat that’s sweet but not cloying. A light sprinkle…

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Creamy Mocha Chia Pudding

For those days when you’re needing an extra skip in your step, try this Mocha Chia Pudding! It’s a rich, creamy, chocolaty, energizing, fiber-packed breakfast or snack.
It’s also easy to make with just 1 bowl, 7 ingredients, and 5 minutes hands-on prep…

Arugula Pesto

Arugula pesto is one of my favorite recipe components. It deserves the spotlight! If you enjoy arugula and basil pesto, you’ll love arugula pesto. It’s just as lovely as the regular kind. As much as I appreciate traditional pesto made with basil, arugula pesto has a few advantages. For one, it offers an interesting twist…

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Lentil Salad

This classic lentil salad recipe features some of my favorite Mediterranean flavors, including cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, and plenty of fresh parsley in a zippy lemon dressing. The texture is an irresistible combination of tender, crisp and chewy. I love to keep this hearty lentil salad in the fridge for a light…

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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta (Dairy-Free)

Weekend flavor meets weeknight ease: 30-minute Tuscan-style shrimp pasta! This CREAMY, dairy-free dish is rich, garlicky, and bursting with bright tomato flavor.
It’s impressive enough to wow any guests but simple enough that you’ll want to…

Cauliflower Salad

Craving a fresh salad with substance? This cauliflower salad recipe might be right up your alley. It’s crunchy, chewy, bold and unexpected. You’ll love this salad if you enjoy fresh Mediterranean flavors and reach for raw cauliflower on veggie trays. Yes, this salad is made with raw cauliflower. The only cooking you’ll need to do…

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Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Vegan)

Friends, prepare to level up your muffin game with these undetectably vegan and gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffins! They’re perfectly sweet, tender, FLUFFY, and bursting with bright, lemony goodness. 
Made in just 1 bowl, they’re just as fun to …

Italian Lentil Soup (Zuppa di Lenticchie)

If you’ve ever eaten at a classic Italian restaurant, you may have had the delicious lentil soup known as “zuppa di lenticchie.” It’s a simple, nourishing, and comforting soup that just so happens to be VERY quick & easy to make. The perfect soup f…

Lemony Cheesecake Tart with Pistachio Crust

I’m so excited to share this cheesecake tart recipe with you today! The inside is creamy, lemony, sweet yet tangy, and luscious. The press-in crust is tender, lightly buttery, and punctuated with tiny bits of pistachios. (It happens to be gluten-free, too.) The combination yields a special-occasion tart that is bright and decadent but not…

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Hasselback Potatoes

Have you tried Hasselback potatoes? They are heavenly. They’re crispy like potato chips around the edges, and tender like scalloped potatoes on the inside. If you’re a fan of buttery baked potatoes and crispy potato skin, these fancy Swedish potatoes are right up your alley. I’ll be honest—my first attempt at Hasselback potatoes over a…

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Refried Black Beans

Refried black beans are one of my favorite plant-based recipe components. I’ve perfected my technique and flavorings over the years, and I’m excited to share the recipe with you today. Made with canned beans, these refried black beans are a quick and satisfying alternative to stovetop black beans, and a fun variation on classic refried…

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Homemade Peanut Butter

Peanut butter lovers: Have you tried making your own? I don’t know what took me so long to try it. It’s so easy to blend in a food processor and tastes incredible. Take your PB&J to the next level with homemade peanut butter. Homemade peanut butter is lusciously creamy, with rich and irresistible peanut flavor.…

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Gluten-Free Banana Muffins (Made with Almond Flour)

Craving a wholesome treat? These banana muffins are for you! These muffins are tender, fluffy, and perfectly banana-y. My daughter adores them, and I love making them with her. I like to keep some in the freezer for snacks—they defrost in the microwave in about 20 seconds. This gluten-free banana muffin recipe is notable because…

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Creamy Vegan White Bean Chili

We love a classic (tomato-based) chili, but a CREAMY chili? It’s hard to say no to! Mix up your chili rotation with this creamy vegan white bean chili with spicy green chiles, sweet corn, and nutrient-packed spinach or kale. 
It’s a cozy, subtly …

Chickpea Tomato Soup

Craving a hearty, rich, yet redeeming soup? This creamy tomato soup laden with chickpeas is the answer. I cannot get enough of it! There’s nothing better than hot tomato soup on a chilly day, and this one is substantial enough to feel like a meal. If you’re a fan of my classic tomato soup, you’re…

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Negroni Sbagliato Cocktail

Negroni sbagliato means “mistaken Negroni” in Italian, but can I tell you something? I think it’s an improvement on the original. Classic Negronis are comprised of gin, sweet vermouth and Campari. The Negroni sbagliato uses prosecco instead of gin, which makes the Negroni sbagliato lighter, bubbly, and less severe. It’s bitter but balanced, like the…

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Sweet Potato Hash

Savory sweet potato fans, you’re going to love this hash! It features sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and onion, all roasted in the oven to tender, caramelized perfection. You’ll love this recipe if you’re a fan of roasted sweet potatoes or the sweet potato hash at True Food Kitchen. This recipe was inspired by an old favorite, my…

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Easy Winter Fruit Salad (1 Bowl!)

Winter fruits are survivors, making it through the coldest days of the year. We had to show them some appreciation. Enter this simple, vibrant winter fruit salad!
It almost feels too simple to be a recipe (1 bowl, 5 ingredients, 15 minutes!), but we ar…

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