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Harvest Butternut Rice Pilaf

December 19, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Rice Pilaf with Butternut Squash

With a flavor profile similar to holiday stuffing, this hearty and healthy dish is a perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey!

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Filed Under: Butternut Squash, celery, Christmas, Cranberries, Dietary Needs, Fall, Fruits, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: Butternut Squash, celery, Christmas, Cranberry, rosemary, sage, Thanksgiving, thyme, Whole Grain, wild rice

Cheddar Grits

October 3, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Bowl of Cheddar Grits

Hot, cheesy, buttery, and delicious, this Southern comfort food classic is the perfect accompaniment for cool weather!

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Filed Under: Cheese, Dietary Needs, Fall, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Side, Sides, Southern American, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetarian, Whole Grains Tagged With: American, cheddar cheese, Green Onion, grits, half and half, Milk, scallions, side dish, southern cooking, Whole Grain

Homemade Kettle Corn

November 16, 2016 By Rachel 2 Comments

Homemade Kettle Corn

Shorter days and chilly weather are the perfect conditions for homemade kettle corn. Gather the family, put on a movie, and dig into this deliciously simple snack!

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Easy, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Kid-Friendly, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Whole Grains Tagged With: Corn, kettle corn, Popcorn, salty, snack, sweet, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole Grain

Savory Mushroom and Quinoa Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

October 8, 2016 By Rachel 54 Comments

Savory Mushroom and Quinoa Stuffed Mini Pumpkins - Easy to make and deliciously sweet and savory, these adorable little stuffed pumpkins will be the hit of your next fall gathering! | SimpleSeasonal.com

Easy to make and deliciously sweet and savory, these adorable little stuffed pumpkins will be the hit of your next fall gathering!

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Fall, Halloween, Healthy, Mushrooms, Pumpkin, Recipes, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Squash Tagged With: Dairy-Free, Fall, Leeks, mini pumpkins, mushroom, pumpkins, Quinoa, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole Grain

Homemade S’mores Granola Bars

August 31, 2016 By Rachel 7 Comments

Homemade S'mores Granola Bars

Send the kids off to school with these fun, healthy, and nutritious snacks featuring Bob’s Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats. Guaranteed to keep young bellies full and minds focused!

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Filed Under: Back to School, Chocolate, Fall, Kid-Friendly, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian, Whole Grains Tagged With: agave, back to school, Bob's Red Mill Oats, Chocolate, graham crackers, kid friendly, marshmallow, protein powder, Rolled Oats, snack, Whole Grain

One-Pot Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice

August 29, 2016 By Rachel 11 Comments

One-Pot Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice

Leave the dishes for some other night and whip up this cheesy, zesty, one-pot meal for a delicious south-of-the-border flavor celebration!

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Filed Under: Chicken, Cinco de Mayo, Corn, Entrees, Fall, Peppers, Recipes, Summer, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: Chicken, Corn, kid friendly, monterey jack cheese, One Pot Meals, onion, red pepper, rice, Tex-Mex, Whole Grain

Maple Peach Streusel Ice Cream Sundaes

August 21, 2016 By Rachel 10 Comments

Maple Peach Streusel Ice Cream Sundaes

Think peaches, maple syrup, and ice cream sounds a bit old-fashioned? Take a taste and you’ll soon agree there’s nothing fuddy-duddy about this to-die-for flavor combination!

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Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes, Stone Fruit, Summer, Vegetarian, Whole Grains Tagged With: Dessert, ice cream, maple syrup, oats, Peaches, stone fruit, streusel, sundae, Vanilla, Vegetarian

Cheesy Stuffed Green Peppers

August 8, 2016 By Rachel 5 Comments

Cheesy Stuffed Green Peppers

Don’t think home-cooked meals and busy schedules can go hand-in-hand? This healthy, freezer-friendly, and easy-to-make meal will make you think again!

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Filed Under: Beef, Entrees, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Italian, Peppers, Recipes, Summer, Tomatoes, Whole Grains Tagged With: Beef, Casserole, cheese, Freezer-Friendly, green peppers, Italian, Make Ahead, rice, tomato, Whole Grain

Italian Stuffed Collard Greens

July 26, 2016 By Rachel 21 Comments

Italian Stuffed Collard Greens

Are you a collard green skeptic? I was, until I discovered this amazing way to transform them into a meaty, cheesy, and good-for-you Italian dinner!

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Filed Under: Chicken, Collard Greens, Entrees, Healthy, Italian, Recipes, Summer, Whole Grains Tagged With: Basil, brown rice, Casserole, collard greens, Italian, Italian sausage, Mozzarella, parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, Whole Grain

Kohlrabi Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes and Pancetta

June 21, 2016 By Rachel 18 Comments

Kohlrabi Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes

Most people believe that risotto is hard to make. This post teaches you the secrets to a perfect pot of creamy, delicious risotto every time!

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Filed Under: Bacon, Entrees, Italian, Kohlrabi, Pork, Recipes, Summer, Tomatoes, Whole Grains Tagged With: cooking technique, Italian, Kohlrabi, One Pot Meals, pancetta, Parmesan, rice, risotto, Tomatoes, vegetarian options, white wine

Pumpernickel and Radish Tea Sandwiches

June 6, 2016 By Rachel 7 Comments

Pumpernickel and Radish Tea Sandwiches

Escape the mundane with this unique tea sandwich that combines the fresh flavors of early summer herbs and vegetables.

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Kid-Friendly, Mother’s Day, Radishes, Raw, Recipes, Sandwiches, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian, Whole Grains Tagged With: Chives, Dill, neufchatel, pumpernickel, Radish, Sandwich, Spring, Summer, Tea, Tea Party

Strawberries ‘n Cream Oatmeal Bars

April 20, 2016 By Rachel 7 Comments

Strawberries 'n Cream Oatmeal Bars

These sweet, fruity, and buttery bars make a delicious after-dinner treat and are the perfect way to use up your leftover strawberry jam from last season.

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Filed Under: Desserts, Kid-Friendly, Recipes, Spring, Strawberries, Vegetarian, Whole Grains Tagged With: Almond, butter, Dessert, dessert bar, Jam, oats, Spring, Strawberry, Vegetarian, white chocolate

Mini Rainbow Fruit Pizzas

March 4, 2016 By Rachel 12 Comments

Healthy Mini Fruit Pizzas

This lightened up version of the traditional fruit pizza uses some surprising ingredients to easily create a fun and colorful good-for-you dessert.

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Filed Under: Blueberries, Dates, Desserts, Grapes, Healthy, Kid-Friendly, Kiwi, Oranges, Pineapple, Recipes, Snacks, St. Patrick's Day, Strawberries, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: Almond Flour, Cream Cheese, dates, healthy dessert, Honey, kid friendly, No Refined Sugar, Rainbow, St Patrick's Day, Vegetarian

Red Lentil Soup

February 16, 2016 By Rachel 6 Comments

Red Lentil Soup

Dream of warm and distant lands as you take in the exotic aromas of this sweet and savory, lightly curried winter soup.

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Honey, Recipes, Soups, Spring, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: Cilantro, Curry, Easy, Healthy, Honey, Moroccan, red lentils, soup, tomato, Vegan Options, Vegetarian

Warm Butternut, Red Cabbage, Quinoa, and Almond Salad

February 7, 2016 By Rachel 12 Comments

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This warm winter salad combines filling and colorful vegetables to create a meal that will satisfy and restore your natural glow!

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Filed Under: Butternut Squash, Cabbage, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Onions, Recipes, Salads, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter, Winter Squash Tagged With: Almond, Butternut, maple syrup, Parsley, Quinoa, Red Cabbage, red onion, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

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