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Cranberry Chorizo Macaroni and Cheese

July 1, 2018 By Erica Leave a Comment

Cranberry Chorizo Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy, dreamy, cheesy pasta with a little sweet and a little spice. Try this Cranberry Chorizo Macaroni and Cheese for a totally new spin on the old comfort dish favorite. Ohhh heyyy there! Lookie at this dish, right? So I was sent a nice big bag of cranberry lovelies, which I used for my last… 

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Oven Roasted Broccoli in Dijon Pesto Vinaigrette

May 4, 2018 By Erica Leave a Comment

Oven Roasted Broccoli in Dijon Pesto Vinaigrette

The tastiest, roasted broccoli recipe is here. Oven Roasted Broccoli in Dijon Pesto Vinaigrette is SO flavorful and easy to prepare it is literally guaranteed that anyone you serve this recipe to will love it. This is not just broccoli, this is broccoli taken somewhere completely new and extra special.

Filed Under: Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian & Vegan Tagged With: easy recipe, holiday side, Pesto, quick recipe, side dish, vegan, vegetarian

Hatch Green Chile Mashed Potatoes

September 25, 2017 By Erica 9 Comments

Hatch Green Chile Mashed Potatoes

Hatch Green Chile Mashed Potatoes. Creamy mashed potatoes loaded with cheese, garlic, and Hatch green chile, then TOPPED with olive, onion, and more Hatch green chile for an awesome tapenade-ish kinda vibe. This is an inspired recipe for an irresistible and easy side dish that will get all the attention. So Hatch green chile was… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian & Vegan Tagged With: easy recipe, entertaining idea, Hatch green chile, mashed potatoes, olives, side dish, tapenade, Texas, vegetarian

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Shells in Dijon-Chardonnay Sauce (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

August 7, 2017 By Erica 5 Comments

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Shells in Dijon-Chardonnay Sauce (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

Sharing a whole lotta love here in the form of a dairy-free, vegan pasta dinner recipe with a divine sauce the likes of which can only be achieved by cooking with wine. Spinach and artichokes. Mushrooms and onion. Cashew ricotta, a hint of Dijon, and WINE. These Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Shells ingredients come together for… 

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Filed Under: Pasta, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian & Vegan Tagged With: artichoke, cashew ricotta, chardonnay, dairy-free, easy dinner, pasta, spinach, vegan, wine

Chipotle Corn, Poblano, and Potato Gratin

April 12, 2017 By Erica 16 Comments

Chipotle Corn, Poblano, and Potato Gratin

With sweet corn, flavorful oven-roasted poblano peppers, and delicious chipotle flavor, this creamy Chipotle Corn, Poblano, and Potato Gratin will have you so satisfied you will not even miss the dairy. This is my next success at making old favorite recipes anew, using only plant-based ingredients. This vegan dinner post is sponsored. #PlantBasedGoodness #CollectiveBias Sooooo, in… 

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Broccoli Cheese Casserole

March 29, 2017 By Erica 8 Comments

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

This is the best Broccoli Cheese Casserole I have ever in my life made, or had. Let me repeat, Ever. In my life. So move on over church potluck and family reunion buffet. There’s a new casserole here that will steal all the hearts. Because, literally …oh my gosh this recipe is just the best…. 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian & Vegan Tagged With: broccoli, casserole, cheese, potluck, recipe remake

Lemony Orzo and Roasted Corn Salad

March 20, 2017 By Erica 19 Comments

Lemony Orzo and Roasted Corn Salad

Corn, herbs, and dainty little pasta, tossed in a light and simple lemon vinaigrette. With spring happening, this very easy, VERY delicious, lovely Lemony Orzo and Roasted Corn Salad is just what we need. Happy spring! Yesss, it is here. …and know what else is here? MY birthday. My 45th birthday actually. Holy hell, I… 

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Filed Under: Pasta, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegetarian & Vegan Tagged With: corn, lemon, make ahead, orzo, salad

Vegan Poutine

September 12, 2016 By Erica 5 Comments

Vegan Poutine

Crispy french fries smothered with two killer sauces, a Dijon Thyme Gravy and Cheddar Beer Sauce …and it is all vegan! Pub food, game food, comfort food, party food, whenever food that we can feel fantastic about. Because we care about ourselves and the planet, but we still want to get our grub on too…. 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian & Vegan Tagged With: Beer, cheddar sauce, cruelty-free, dairy-free, Gravy, poutine, pub food, vegan, vegetarian

Light and Lemony Quinoa Salad

July 15, 2016 By Erica 8 Comments

Light and Lemony Quinoa Salad

This Light and Lemony Quinoa Salad is the easiest thing ever. Such a healthy mix of greens, tomato, onion, herb, and protein-rich quinoa in a simple vinaigrette. So delicious with so little effort. Yes, a SALAD! From ME. That like never happens, right? But I am in loooove with this one guys. Fresh, clean, healthy,… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegetarian & Vegan Tagged With: healthy, potluck, quinoa, vegan, vegetarian

Twice Baked Broccoli and Kale Potatoes with Cashew Avocado Cream {Vegan}

June 25, 2016 By Erica 10 Comments

Twice Baked Broccoli and Kale Potatoes with Cashew Avocado Cream {Vegan}

Twice baked potatoes stuffed with a healthy broccoli and kale potato filling and topped with the creamy best Cashew Avocado Cream ever. Dairy-free, vegan, this Twice Baked Broccoli and Kale Potatoes recipe will bring all the comfort of twice baked potatoes that your family won’t even miss what’s not there. Making good on my promise… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian & Vegan Tagged With: avocado, broccoli, cashew cream, easy dinner, gluten-free, Kale, quick meal, twiced baked potato, vegan, vegetarian, weeknight

Mexican Summer Squash Scampi

September 22, 2015 By Erica 13 Comments

Mexican Summer Squash Scampi

Mexican Summer Squash Scampi. Enjoy the last of the season’s zucchini and summer squash bounty with this easy, healthy, vegetarian spin on scampi pasta. So it is triathlon time! And another big one too. This Sunday will be my third triathlon this year at the half ironman distance, and I will be doing the Hutchinson Island Half… 

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Filed Under: Pasta, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian & Vegan Tagged With: healthy weeknight dinner, quick recipe, scampi, triathlon nutrition, vegetarian meal

Asparagus Gratin

March 19, 2015 By Erica 7 Comments

Asparagus Gratin

And this. Creamy. Delicious. Heaven. Three of my favorite ingredients, asparagus, mushrooms, and Dijon mustard. In a dreamy sauce. Next time you make a fancy meal, serve this Asparagus Gratin on the side. So, happy almost Easter to you! What do you do, if you celebrate, for your Easter dinner? Growing up, we had turkey…. 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian & Vegan Tagged With: asparagus casserole, Easter, entertaining, Gratin, holidays, vegetarian

Swiss Chard Potatoes Colcannon

February 26, 2015 By Erica 22 Comments

Swiss Chard Potatoes Colcannon

Swiss Chard Potatoes Colcannon. Creamy mashed potatoes with beautiful Swiss chard. This twist on the Irish classic colcannon is perfect fare for St. Patrick’s Day or any feast day. So who doesn’t love St Patty’s Day right? Cuz it’s around the corner, you know. Isn’t there a saying, “everyone’s Irish on St Patrick’s Day” or… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides Tagged With: Irish recipe, mashed potatoes, potatoes colcannon, side dish, St Patrick's Day, Swiss chard, vegetarian

Jalapeno and Chorizo Macaroni and Cheese

October 13, 2014 By Erica 34 Comments

Jalapeno and Chorizo Macaroni and Cheese

YAY it’s the post-triathlon splurge! And spicy, saucy Jalapeno and Chorizo Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect reward! Oh my gosh what an incredible experience today was! Today was the Rocketman Florida triathlon at Kennedy Space Center. I did the International+ distance which was a 0.93 mi swim, 29 mi bike, and 6.2 mi run…. 

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Filed Under: Beef and Pork, Pasta, Recipes, Sides Tagged With: chorizo, jalapeno, mac n cheese, macaroni and cheese, posttriathlonsplurge

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Welcome! I'm Erica ...wife, mother, and scientist, passionate about triathlons and pizza. Join me on my quest to enjoy all things food - both healthy and indulgent. After all, life is about balance right?
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