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roasted butternut squash and sweet potato recipe thanksgiving

Easy Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Thanksgiving Side Dish

A few seasonal holiday vegetables roast up and caramelize quick in the oven to make an easy roasted butternut squash and sweet potato side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.  Freshly roasted butternut squash pairs wonderfully with simple cubed sweet potato.  The sweet flavors of the sweet potato make an easy combination with tender golden squash as […]

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Savory Smoky Chipotle Spice Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa

To give this easy stuffed acorn squash with quinoa recipe a fresh burst of flavor, just add some spice! I wanted to do something a little different from the usual sweet butter and cinnamon direction I usually take… So I opted for a savory and spicy version with simple tasty toppings. This smoky chipotle roasted

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Easy Butternut Squash & Pecan Wild Rice

I feel like rice is forever in style as far as dinner goes. White rice, steamed jasmine rice, brown rice…take your pick. Everyone has their go-to favorite on the table every week. But for fall this year, I switched gears for a second from the standard steamed white rice and did a lovely wild rice

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roasted yam and beet salad

Pomegranate Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Beets Christmas Side Dish

Easy roasted sheet pan vegetables make a tasty and rustic side for fall dinners. Plus, how easy is it to cut up some veggies and drizzle them with fruity rich olive oil? You roast ’em up until fragrant and flavorful! This is what I did with these easy beets ‘n sweets! These simple roasted beets

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easy ground beef ratatouille casserole

Baked Ratatouille Recipe with Melty Cheese | Healthy Ground Beef Casserole

This easy baked ratatouille recipe is one of my favorite things to make for my family for 3 simple reasons: It’s oooey gooey delicious, it’s loaded with healthy tender veggies, it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser. When the temps outside start to drop and the air cools off, this hot bubbling healthy ground beef casserole makes

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penne pasta shortcut recipe

Shortcut Pasta With Chicken and Vegetables

Pre-packaged ready-to-go pasta dinners are a lifesaver when zipping through the grocery store looking for quick ideas. If you have a few extra vegetables, you can dress up pre-packaged pasta from the frozen food aisle in minutes. This shortcut penne pasta with chicken and vegetables is a simple and quick idea for a weeknight dinner

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Roasted tomato crostini

Roasted Tomatoes Crostini Appetizer Recipe

Bread? Check! Tomatoes? Check! This is a simple but gorgeous idea for a simple crostini appetizer that bursts with flavor…and the bonus? It comes together real easy. This roasted tomato crostini really makes for that perfect little tasty bite you’ll want to come back to over and over again. Why Roast Tomatoes? Roasting tomatoes draws

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