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The Best Carrot Dogs for Your 4th of July BBQ (That You’ll Crave All Summer)
Just in time for your 4th of July BBQ… but honestly? These are so good, you’ll be making them long after the fireworks are over. I’ll admit—when I first heard about carrot hot dogs, I was skeptical. Like… really skeptical. 😄But stay with me on this one. I originally came across this recipe on the…
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Creamy Spiced Eggplant & Lentil Comfort Bowl (Menopause-Supportive + Protein Rich)
When I find new recipes for eggplant and lentils to try, it’s always fun. I also enjoy making my own up or combining them. Sometimes it works… and sometimes it’s a learning experience. This dish is one that went so well I thought I’d share. (You’re welcome) Just a heads up, when I made…
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The Easiest French Bread Pizza (A Simple “Use What You Have” Dinner)
I might have used all my energy early on Saturday making dog treats for my girl (see Dee’s Pumpkin Cookie Recipe on my blog), or maybe I was just feeling a little lazy thanks to allergies reminding me that everything is in full bloom. Either way, when dinner rolled around I didn’t want to cook…
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Lemon Coconut Cream Pudding
Lemon Coconut Cream Pudding Recipe A Nourishing Reset Dessert I used to have an 80/20 rule when it came to sugar. It came from not wanting to withhold anything or live with a “diet” mindset. Instead, I chose balance — a little is fine, just don’t overdo it. And honestly? That worked beautifully for years……
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Crispy Nopal Bites
Crispy Nopal Bites with Creamy Dipping Sauces A Mineral-Rich, Menopause-Supportive Appetizer You’ll Love If you’ve never served cactus as an appetizer, this is your sign. After I made nopal street tacos my son gave me a great idea. He said that they were good for tacos but what about an appetizer and that my friend…
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Nopal Street Tacos
Crispy Nopal Street Tacos with Green Chili Rice & Black Bean Pico Growing up in Phoenix, having nopal (cactus paddles) and prickly pear fruit in the grocery store was completely normal. It was just part of life. After moving away, I realized not every grocery store — or restaurant — carries nopal. So, when I…
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Spring Veggies
Early Spring Vegetables for Menopause: What to Eat, Why It Helps, and Simple Recipes I thought that since March is almost over and spring has begun that in this post I will give not only easy recipe ideas but what is in season and how they can help our bodies. Even if you’re not going…
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Cozy North Indian Lentil Soup for Spring
Menopause- and gut-friendly It’s almost spring, and with those lingering spring showers, this is the perfect cozy-but-light dish to enjoy. I love making lentil soup and playing with different versions. This is honestly how I do my best cooking—following intuition and seeing what I can create. When I came across this recipe in my yoga…
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Easy Baked Tofu Cacciatore
Comforting, hands-off, Italian-inspired I had an extra block of tofu to use up, didn’t want to do much standing or “stay in the kitchen” kind of cooking, and I was craving something Italian. That can feel like a tall order—especially when you’re busy and don’t want to run to the store. So this is what…
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No Bake Energy Ball
Listening to My Energy in Menopause Now that it is a new year, I have been reflecting to a time not so long-ago. It was during Christmas break; I had been spending my time exactly where I wanted to be — enjoying my grandson while he’s home for winter break. Those slow mornings, laughter-filled afternoons,…