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Spinach empanadas birds-eye
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Mini Spinach and Paneer Empanadas

These mini empanadas are my ultimate comfort food. However, making them is a bit of a project. Solution? Have a friend cook the filling while you roll the dough or grab a second set of hands for help assembling. Even though these empanadas take a good part of the afternoon to make, I truly think […]

baked honey cinnamon granola in a jar
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Baked Honey Cinnamon Granola

Oats were definitely burned in the process of perfecting of this recipe, but after numerous bakes and adjustments, a star was born. This crunchy, aromatic granola will quickly replace the store-bought version as your go-to snack or parfait base. Not only is it tasty enough to become a staple in my house, it’s also healthy […]

sweet potato patties, served with ketchup
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Sweet Potato Patties

Do you have a few sweet potatoes and don’t know what to do with them? I present sweet potato patties, the long-awaited successor of the zucchini patty. These baked goods beat sweet potato fries (which, according to Baariki, are inferior to regular fries anyway) in both the taste and health department. With a soft and […]

Four zucchini patties in a tray with parchment paper
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Easy Baked Zucchini Patties

On days you don’t have the time or energy to spend an hour making lunch, this recipe is a lifesaver. These zucchini patties are so quick and easy to assemble, and they come out of the oven ready to eat. They can be served with sour cream or ketchup for a light main course or […]

whole wheat crepes, served with berries and whipped cream
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Whole Wheat Crepes

French recipes love all-purpose flour, but this whole wheat version is just as good. We like to make these whole wheat crepes for birthday breakfasts. They can be made lightly sweet or savory, and can be filled with just about anything you want. The batter comes together in minutes with a blender and can be […]

zucchini parmesan sticks on baking sheet
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Zucchini Parmesan Sticks

Crispy, cheesy, undeniable. Once I perfected the recipe for this easy way to eat zucchini, I immediately ate half a baking sheet on my own. They are seriously THAT addictive. I suspect I could eat the entire batch for lunch if my sister and impulse control didn’t try to stop me. This zucchini recipe is […]