Easy Instant Pot Beef and Pumpkin Chili
Easy Instant Pot pumpkin chili with ground beef. Just dump ingredients and go! Healthy fall comfort food ready in 40 minutes. Serve over rice!
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Mango Sticky Rice Smoothie
A recipe for a Mango Sticky Rice Smoothie, inspired by a popular drink from Down to Earth, a health food store in Hawaii. The recipe recreates the flavors of the traditional Thai dessert (mango, coconut, and condensed milk) in a layered smoothie format.
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High Protein Mango & Peach Smoothie
This mango and peach smoothie is ideal for back-to-school season when mornings get hectic but you still want something nutritious. The Greek yogurt gives you that protein boost to keep you going, and the fresh fruit makes it feel like you're still hanging onto summer.
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Papaya Bowl with Coconut Chia Pudding, Fruits and Granola
Papaya Bowl with Chia Pudding and Fresh Fruit recipe, inspired by a dish from the Hau Tree restaurant in Honolulu. This recipe has a beautiful presentation, simple assembly, and nutritional benefits, is vegan and customizable.
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Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
If you have had an egg salad sandwich from the Japanese convenience stores, then you might understand the appeal of these convenience store sandwiches. When I lived in Japan, the local 7-11 was always a new culinary adventure. My best friend and I would wander the aisles and find new chocolates, cakes and treats. And,...
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Vegan and Refined Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding
I didn't set out to make the best easy vegan chocolate pudding recipe. After our travels, to Paris, Japan and Hawaii, I realized that so many cultures have pudding as dessert options. In Paris, there was the richest chocolate mousse; sold at convenience stores; in Japan chestnut pudding was a treat and in Hawaii; the Vietnamese...
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Hearty Turkey Pumpkin Chili with Rice
In Hawaii, chili and rice just go together. When I first moved there, I didn't understand it, but after awhile it is the only thing that makes sense. Chili is a dish that is just so comforting. But how about giving this classic a seasonal spin? Enter Turkey Pumpkin Chili: a blend of rich, warm...
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Browned Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Browned Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy and not cakey. They are a delightful treat that captures the essence of autumn. Enjoy every bite! Why I Love This Recipe These cookies are a delightful twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, infused with the warmth of pumpkin and cozy pumpkin spice flavors. They're...
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Easy Homemade Mochi Banana Bread
Mochi banana bread is a twist on the traditional banana bread but adds rice flour for a bit of a springy texture. This version is full of ripe banana flavor and can come together in just a few minutes. Why I love this recipe This recipe is a variation of classic banana bread with the...
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Sophie's Salad: Burrata, Marcona Almonds, Truffle and Greens
A great salad recipe to have in your back pocket anytime you are looking for something easy, light and filling. A simple salad of mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, marcona almonds and topped with a light sprinkling of truffle oil, some Maldon sea salt and a large chunk of creamy burrata cheese. For some reason, dining...
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Easy Homemade Peach Crisp for Two
Once summer hits, I start to want to cook with fruit, especially peaches and berries. Luckily, we have some great sources for peaches in Southeast Florida. This homemade peach crisp recipe could not be easier. Summer peach season is upon us and this recipe is a great way to use up some of the beautiful...
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Pistachio and Cherry Granola Recipe
We eat a lot of granola around here. It is a perfect whole food snack that we all like. At one point, we imagined opening a granola business so that we could share our creations with the world. That didn't happen. Instead, we like to experiment with granola recipes as much as possible. This granola...
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Christmas | Drinks | Fall Favorites | Fruits, Seeds and Nuts | Holidays | Thanksgiving | Vegan | Vegetarian
Apple Cider Mocktail
The holidays are a time to celebrate and that doesn't have to include alcohol. This is one of my favorite fall mocktail recipes. I realize that since it is only September 8th--the holidays are still a ways off. But, it doesn't really feel like that to me. The grocery stores are filled with great fall...
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Christmas | Desserts | Fall Favorites | Holidays | Recipes | Thanksgiving
Simple Pumpkin Coffeecake with Crumble Topping
'Tis pumpkin season, I suppose. A great time to add a new pumpkin recipe to your repertoire. How about a perfectly crumbed pumpkin coffeecake with a sweet and crunchy top? Even in our modern world, we are still loosely tied to our farming past. At least in the United States, Halloween and Thanksgiving, October and...
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Hawaiian | Paleo | Recipes | Seafood | SK Favorites
Hawaiian Tuna Poke Recipe [VIDEO]
I finally created a little video for my basic Hawaiian Tuna Poke Recipe. I had already made a video for my Spicy Tuna Poke recipe but have been sitting on this one for awhile now. Thankfully Sawyer finished it up for me! This really simple recipe is a staple around here--especially when we can find...
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Simple Recipe for Air Fried Tofu
I cannot get a good photo of air fried tofu. It is just not that photogenic. But, it is a great staple and building block for so many different recipes. I have been making this air fried tofu every week and use it for Vietnamese Banh Mi, Tofu Curry (recipe coming soon), tofu poke, and...
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Comfort Food | Dinners | Recipes | Vegetarian
Chipotle Black Bean and Cilantro Rice Bake
I couldn't think of what to call this. I told the kids we were having green bean bake. You know, green because of the cilantro rice and beans because of the chipotle beans. But, they were more thinking of the traditional Thanksgiving side dish and were not impressed. You should have seen their relief when...
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Recipes | Vegan | Vegetarian
14 Vegan Super Bowl Snack Recipes AKA the Best Vegan Snacks
Around here, we tend to get more excited for the super bowl than for Thanksgiving. It really isn't about the football, although we like that too, but we love the snack foods . With an interest in eating more vegan food, I have been searching the interwebs and chatting with other bloggers for amazing vegan...
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Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Everything you need to know about this smoothie recipe is in the title. It has chocolate. It has banana. It has peanut butter. It is a smoothie. But, I didn't mention that it is a super quick easy breakfast filled with protein. If you are vegan and will like to find a chocolate that goes...
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Hawaiian Haupia or Coconut Pudding
Since the government shutdown started (35 days ago!), I have been cleaning out my cabinets and making recipes with what I have. The combination of cold weather and empty cabinets has made me miss Hawaii and all the great food. Luckily, I have lots of coconut milk and time to make Hawaiian haupia, or Hawaii's...
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Cookies & Bars | Desserts | Paleo | Recipes | SK Favorites | Vegetarian
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Chocolate peanut butter protein balls are a great lunch snack anytime of day. A cross between cookie dough and a power bar--how can you go wrong? We have been packing a few of these in our lunch bags all week for a perfect sweet treat in just the right size. On a personal note, I...
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Christmas | Desserts | Holidays | Recipes | SK Favorites | Vegetarian
Brownies for Every Occasion
Looking for a great recipe to take to your office party? Your friends baby shower? For any occasion at all, I turn to these brownies. Everyone loves a great brownie and these are no fail. Hi Friends! Missed me? I haven't been posting as much as I would have liked. I have been cooking though--recipe...
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Chocolate Chip Butter Mochi
Have you noticed I have been absent lately? There was a bit of family drama going on and cooking/writing/blogging just didn't make it to the top of the list of things to do. I am sorry about that. I am back now, mostly because these chocolate chip mochi bars were so good---and I felt the...
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Desserts | Hawaiian | Recipes | SK Favorites | Vegetarian
Chocolate Coconut Pudding
This chocolate coconut pudding might be my favorite dessert ever. It was inspired by a craving for Ted's bakery coconut haupia pie on the North Shore of Oahu. My craving caused me to search through the house to make a pie only to find that making a pie crust from on hand ingredients was just...
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Comfort Food | Recipes | Soups | Vegan | Vegetarian
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
Do you ever have those nights where you just don't want to go out to eat but you also have nothing in your house to make? This vegetarian tortilla soup was created in one of those moments.
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Watermelon Feta Basil Salad
This watermelon-basil-feta salad is not really a recipe. It is more of a suggestion. I read about this recipe years ago in some autobiography and it has stuck with me. Until then, I only thought of watermelon as a fruit. Something that you eat a big bowl of for a summer dessert. I had never...
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Best Ever Banana Bread
I am a sucker for quick breads, see pumpkin bread, chocolate fig bread, and now this, the best ever banana bread. There is something about using super ripe produce and making an entirely new creation. Plus, I feel that it is sort of good for you, since you know, fruits and vegggies. Ahem.... Anyhoo.....I seem...
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Recipes | Salads | Vegan | Vegetables | Vegetarian
Puerto Rican Bean Salad
Looking for a light summer salad? This Puerto Rican bean salad is for you! Recently, we had a potluck baby shower at my office and I had no idea what to make. I always get nervous about what to cook for a group. I usually don't want to bring a dessert and I really try...
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Gluten Free Chocolate Fig Banana Bread
Chocolate fig banana bread is a decadent way to use up leftover bananas for an elevated quick bread recipe. I bought dried figs to serve on our cheese platter for the holidays and then just forgot about them. During some digging through our too deep cabinets, I found them and decided they must be used...
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Cookies & Bars | Desserts | Paleo | Recipes | Sides | Vegetarian
Chocolate Coconut High Protein Energy Bites
This recipe for chocolate protein energy balls started as a fail. I was trying to make chocolate sea salt Rx bars and it just didn't work out. The mixture was a tad too sticky to cut nicely into bars and I had given up trying. I was at my kitchen counter, pulling the failed chocolate...
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Recipes | Salads | Vegetables
Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Steak and Goat Cheese
Looking for the most perfect salad? My spinach, strawberry salad topped with sliced steak and a sprinkling of goat cheese is pure perfection. This salad is barely a recipe but enough to share for a few of reasons.
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Cookies & Bars | Desserts | Paleo | Recipes | Vegetarian
Easy Sugar Free, Flour Free Fudge Cookies
Sometimes, you just need a cookie. It helps that these are refined sugar free, flour free and ready in minutes! Ever have one of those days that you just can't seem to get anything done? Like, you have a list a mile long but don't seem to make any progress on it. This was me...
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Comfort Food | Dinners | Paleo | Recipes
Beef Tip and Sweet Potato Chili
I made this sweet potato chili a few weeks ago and have made it since about four other times. I would make a big batch and take it to work for lunch. It was a perfect lunch during the Whole 30 because it is so flavorful and really filling. Depending on your partner, this might...
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Christmas | Cookies & Bars | Desserts | Hawaiian | Holidays | Recipes | SK Favorites | Vegetarian
Kahlua Fudge Brownies
Looking for a sweet treat for your Valentine? These Kahlua Fudge brownies will do the trick. I actually made these at Christmas time and going back through old photos, I realized I never posted the recipe. I had to get on here to do this today because you want to make these brownies! It seems...
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Comfort Food | Instant Pot | Recipes | Soups | Vegetarian
Instant Pot Hearty Vegetarian Chili
I meant to post this Instant Pot vegetarian chili BEFORE Super Bowl Sunday so you could make it for your parties. But, I didn't and that is still OK. This takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and is made with mostly things you likely have around. You can still make it in time...
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Comfort Food | Light Bites | Paleo | Recipes | SK Favorites | Super Bowl | Whole 30
Baked Spicy Chicken Wings {Paleo and Whole 30 Adaptable}
The Super Bowl is coming and I am still going to be doing the Whole 30! Instead of being bothered by it, I decided to experiment with some slightly healthier chicken wings for game day. These are made paleo and Whole 30 compliant if you 1) make your own Sriracha sauce or 2) buy this...
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Instant Pot Indian Chicken Curry with a Stovetop Option
When I was pregnant with Sawyer, Aaron would bring me food home from his friend Corey's house and this Indian inspired chicken curry was one of my favorites. They would hang out and play video games and Corey would cook food. This was long before I started cooking and the idea of someone making curry...
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Comfort Food | Paleo | Recipes | SK Favorites | Soups | Vegan | Vegetables | Vegetarian | Whole 30
Curried Carrot Soup {Vegan, Paleo, Whole 30}
This curried carrot soup has been on constant rotation since I started the Whole 30. I am not used to eating meat at every meal so I have been making an effort to make meals that are not so meat based to eat. This soup fits the bill--it is warm and comforting and really very...
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Drinks | Fruits, Seeds and Nuts | Paleo | Recipes | Vegan | Vegetarian
Berry and Greens Smoothie
It's flu season and it's a bad one. I'm downing these berry and green smoothies to keep my immunity up. It is just one of those morning where nothing really sounds good but I know I need some nutrition to get going with the day. This berry and greens smoothie usually does the trick--loaded with...
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Comfort Food | Dinners | Holidays | Paleo | Recipes | Vegan | Vegetables | Vegetarian
Eggplant Moussaka (aka Vegan, Gluten Free Lasagna)
This recipe comes from my favorite vegan cookbook, Veganomicon but I revised it a bit to be Whole 30 and Paleo compliant. Eggplant Moussaka or Vegan Lasagna (as I call it around here) has been in rotation in our home since the recipe crossed my path, many years ago. I made it for a dinner...
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Fruits, Seeds and Nuts | Paleo | Recipes | Sauces and Dressings | SK Favorites | Vegan | Vegetables | Vegetarian
Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Pesto
I think there should be some sort of lesson given to that explains the HUGE benefits of using sauces when cooking. True Food Kitchen, one of my favorite restaurants, takes a bowl of quinoa, sweet potatoes and grilled chicken and elevates it with the addition of cilantro pumpkin seed pesto. Just a simple addition of...
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Desserts | Fruits, Seeds and Nuts | Paleo | Recipes | Vegan | Vegetarian
Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding
Chia pudding to the rescue! It's an absolute lifesaver, especially when you're embarking on another Whole 30 journey and the thought of having eggs for breakfast again is starting to feel monotonous. We all reach a point where we crave something different, like a comforting bowl of oatmeal or a refreshing yogurt parfait. But fear...
