When I first tried out this recipe, I wasn’t sure how crisp the zucchini slices could get in the oven, but boy was I wrong! This has to be one of the easiest and healthiest ways to make a crispy snack in no time. For a slightly different take on a zucchini snack, check out my recipe for oven-baked zucchini rounds.
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Simple Overnight Pumpkin Pie Spice Granola with Maple Syrup and Coconut Oil
Do you see that delicious bowl full of granola up there? Well it’s almost gone! I’ve been snacking on it ever since I took it out of the oven. It’s so easy to make and the trick is to leave it overnight so you can have a delicious breakfast waiting for you when you get up. This healthy granola will make you feel like you’ve been baking pies all day from the warm lingering smell from the kitchen. The aromatic pumpkin pie spice will keep your family coming back for more!
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Creamy Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
Did you ever have one of those moments when you’re cooking without a recipe and it just works? This is one of those recipes. Well it’s a simple one, a mashed potato recipe, but it’s a bit different than the classic mixture that everyone knows and loves. It’s made without milk and butter…gasp! So if you run out of those ingredients or want to try a healthy twist on a classic dish, give this recipe a shot. Even traditionalists will appreciate this handy tip!
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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil and Burrata Cheese
We’ve been in prime heirloom tomato season here in New York and you can find them all over farmers markets and grocery stores. They can be pricey but man are they worth it! I love to add them to homemade pizza, pasta or tartines but especially in fresh dishes like this simple salad with Burrata, a kind of mozzarella cheese with a soft creamy center. If you can’t find Burrata, then any kind of fresh mozzarella will do.
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GrubKit Launch! Everyday Maven Healthy Dessert Sampler
If you follow this blog, you have heard me talk about my food business GrubKit. We deliver recipe kits that come with pre-measured, non-perishable ingredients accompanied by easy-to-follow cooking instructions. I have featured my own recipes like Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Pad Thai. We also carry General Tso’s and Kung Pao Chicken kits from popular food blogger Diana Kuan from AppetiteForChina.com. You can find those kits and more here. For our latest recipe kit we teamed up with Alyssa Brantley of EverydayMaven.com. Click to read and check out more photos!
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Green Smoothie Popsicles with Fresh Parsley and Berries
Fresh parsley is one of my favorite ingredients in green smoothies but will it work in popsicles? Of course! We just came off a big heat wave here in New York City so what’s more fitting than a healthy treat that keeps you cool. And best of all, everything is sweetened with all-natural ingredients like fresh berries and ripe bananas.
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Baked Tomato Slices with Parmesan and Basil
I hate to waste food, so when I saw a bag of tomatoes I bought from my local farmer’s market I just had to use them up. I typically make a pot of tomato sauce and freeze it for later. Instead I decided to make it even easier on myself and bake them. This method is a great way to use the tomatoes that are a bit bruised or a little over-ripe. I thought a simple dish like this would be a nice change.
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