Magical Mashed Potatoes

We love mashed potatoes. AND we always put a little butter on top. Because it’s mashed potatoes. But this recipe lowers the carbs, and adds more vegetables to your dinner menu. Yum. Magical Mashed Potatoes 3 russet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 head cauliflower, diced into large chunks Kosher salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Fresh…

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Moroccan Meatballs

The Christmas Wheel of Food. What a great idea! My spin? I landed on cinnamon. And in stead of choosing sweet, I opted to share this family favorite recipe, Moroccan Meatballs. This special recipe comes from my cookbook with Core 7 Fitness, Core 7 Fueled. You can grab your copy HERE. Watch my segment below!!!…

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Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza w/ Gorgonzola & Sage Honey

For this pizza we are LAYERING flavors big time. Roasted butternut squash. Mushrooms. Onions. Gorgonzola. Cheese sauce. Sage Honey. Here’s a link to my most favorite pizza crust. I am really loving the sweet savory combination for comfort, and this pizza is a perfect representation of that. A surprise for your taste buds. How often…

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Cranberry Orange Scones & Giveaway with American Raw Honey

I have had the best time using American Raw Honey as my inspiration for this new scone recipe. I hope you are equally enjoying the other recipe I posted here. I have a few more amazing recipes ready to share throughout this holiday season!!! It’s truly one of my favorite times of year, especially for…

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Pumpkin Sausage Ravioli

Pumpkin Sausage Ravioli 1 pkg. 18 oz. Rana Family Size Italian Sausage Ravioli (fresh) 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp. bacon bits 2 tbsp. fresh sage for garnish 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 1/4 tsp. fresh or ground nutmeg 1 tsp. dried basil In…

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Garden Series: Tomato Panzanella Salad

The last of the tomatoes are just about ripe. How about this great tomato salad for lunch, dinner or a side dish. It’s delicious. Gotta use all of the tomatoes ASAP. 8 oz. fresh Mozzarella balls 2 slices toasted whole wheat sourdough 1 cup cherry tomatoes 2 large beefsteak or red tomatoes 1 lb. baby…

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5 *NEW* Soup Season Recipes with Studio 5

Since 5 seems to be our favorite number, it’s time to share 5 NEW SOUP SEASON recipes with you on Studio 5! Cowboy Soup 1 lb. kielbasa sausage 1 lb. ground beef 1 small sweet onion 8 oz. canned green chilies 2 cups frozen sweet corn 2 cans Dr. Pepper beans 16 oz. chicken broth…

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Garden Series: Zucchini Fritatta

1 cup shredded frozen hash browns 1 medium zucchini, diced or grated, juices squeezed out 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese 6-8 eggs 2 tbsp. minced onion 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 2 green onions, diced 1 cup diced tomatoes for garnish 1/2 cup peppers diced for garnish 1 tbsp. olive oil Preheat…

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Southern Apple Cake

This cake. THIS CAKE. Every fall I make this cake. And every fall I wonder why I don’t make it more often. It’s amazing. And even better the second day. Southern Apple Cake 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil 1 ½ cups sugar 3 eggs 2 ¾ cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon…

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My Brother’s Pumpkin Scones w/ Studio 5

What’s my favorite fall treat? Without hesitation, these pumpkin scones. My brother gave me this recipe years ago, and it’s pretty fantastic. I won’t name any names, but two certain people in my family, ATE an entire batch minus the one I ate. And those TWO people loved every bite. So maybe the lesson is…

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