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Creamy Roasted Pumpkin and Sweet Corn Soup (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

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There are a few weeks in the late summer/early fall when sweet corn season overlaps with pumpkin season. This is also, of course, this most magical time of year as summer transitions to fall and the leaves are changing and the days are still mostly summer warm, but the evenings are cool and perfect for bonfires and sweaters and trading the grill for the soup pot.

As luck would have it, here in Indiana we have no shortage of sweet corn OR pumpkins.

And thankfully these two seasonal ingredients happen to…

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The Ultimate Summer Salad

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Need a little salad inspo? Or a surefire way to impress your guests at your next backyard gathering? Meet my absolute favorite salad for summer entertaining!

This marinated salad is dressed to impress. It features marinated ripe summer tomatoes, a generous amount of avocado, fresh basil (don’t skimp here!), red onion and feta served over top of crisp mixed greens. It’s really simple to put together (just takes a little planning ahead for the marinating).

Veggies marinating

Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

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With the first glimpse of those little pie pumpkins at the farmer’s market, my mind starts prepping those little pumpkins for this recipe.

This is my one of my very favorite fall comfort dishes. The sauce has a very delicate flavor and is unlike any other sauce I’ve ever used on pasta. I guess it would come closest to resembling an Alfredo sauce, although I’ve never been able to eat more than about two bites of Alfredo sauce without feeling comatose due to it’s overpowering richness. Not so with this healthy pumpkin sauce! The creamy richness comes from nutrient dense…

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Grain Free Cereal

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I grew up on cereal. Who didn’t? But in the interest of my health, I’ve given up on the processed stuff. Luckily, it’s easy to replace with a “cereal” made from protein and nutrient rich nuts and seeds and naturally sweetened with coconut, vanilla and cinnamon. I like to top with fresh berries as well! Enjoy!

 

Grain Free Cereal

Serves 1

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

2 tablespoons raw almonds

1 tablespoon ground flax

1 tablespoon hemp seed

2 tablespoons shredded coconut

½ teaspoon vanilla

½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ cup berries (optional)

almond milk (for serving)

Add nuts, seeds, coconut…

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Sea Salt & Caramel Nice Cream

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I’m a BIG fan of ice cream.

There was a time when I ate it nightly. Yes, practically every night. It was habitual. After I put the kids to bed, the ice cream would come out and I would just serve some right up, cone and all.  (Notice how I did this after the kids went to bed. I really didn’t want to share and also didn’t want them eating all that ice cream! )

That was a long time ago, and fortunately habits can change! But I still love it. And still eat it on special summer trips to our favorite…

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2-Ingredient Soft Serve Nice Cream

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Oh sweet summer 🙂  How I love me some ice cream. But since I eat pretty much dairy and gluten free, I have to improvise, because I don’t believe in deprivation!

But this is no sacrifice and honestly, it doesn’t get much easier than this to make a simple, healthy, dairy free and naturally sweet soft serve! And bonus, no ice cream maker needed! This is super easy to make with either a high-speed blender or a food processor, and obviously the ingredient list is quite manageable. Just keep storing up those frozen bananas, they’re gonna go fast!

Made from just…

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Sip on This! The Powerful Benefits of Bone Broth

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If winter (or life in general!) is taking a toll on your health (and your skin) and you feel you need some extra support and nourishment, sip on some bone broth daily! Bone broth is both gut-healing and immune boosting which is a powerful combination to cure what ails you, or to help you maintain your health year-round. It’s packed with essential minerals, vitamins, gut-healing, fat-burning and anti-inflammatory properties, skin-tightening collagen, and protein to keep you feeling and looking your best.

Properly prepared meat and fish bone broths are incredibly nourishing, as the long cooking time allows all the mineral…

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Dairy Free Kale Caesar Salad

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Ah, the ever popular Caesar salad. Always a favorite due to it’s creamy, garlicky, parmesan cheesy, bread crumb-y calorie dense goodness. So tasty, but not exactly the healthiest choice as far as salads go, and forget it if you’re ditching the gluten, dairy or have an egg allergy! Unlike a traditional Caesar, which can quickly weigh you down and trigger inflammation, this Caesar salad is perfect for cleansing the body, boosting vitality and also happens to be delicious!

I love creating healthier versions of traditional favorites that I know will fuel my body in all the good ways. This recipe…

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Raw Cauliflower “Detox” Tabbouleh

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This delicious take on a Middle Eastern tabbouleh salad is raw, vegan, grain-free, and full of nutrients! Bursting with fresh flavors, these super-food ingredients also support detoxification, an alkaline environment in the body, keep your blood sugar stable, decrease inflammation, and heal your gut! Traditional tabbouleh uses bulgur wheat, but I’m replacing that here with cauliflower. Because…more vegetables!

And did I mention, cauliflower prepared this way also happens to taste amazing? Years ago, amazing and cauliflower would not have made it into the same sentence, if I was writing it, but I’ve come to fall in love with cauliflower, it’s…

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Easy Chili-Lime Tomato Salad

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Ahhhh…summer tomatoes…

After three seasons of flavorless tomatoes, it’s finally time to savor and enjoy the summer tomato bounty! Depending on where you live, they may or may not be ready yet, but if not, they’re coming!

When tomatoes are at their peak, they don’t need much except for a little dash of salt, but if you like a little variety in your life, it’s nice to have some simple recipes on hand too.

This one is very simple, and depending on what kind of chili you use, you can keep it mild, or spice up your life with a little kick….

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