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A mason jar with a wooden lid and "Ranch" on a label

Last updated on September 20, 2024. Originally posted on September 17, 2024 By Maryea / Leave a Comment

Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing (2-minute recipe!)

This healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing takes minutes to make and is low calorie and higher protein! I've said it before and I'll say it again--a dressing can make or break a salad. I have loved ranch salad dressing since I was a kid, but it's really difficult to find  healthy store-bought ...

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A close up shot of basil pesto recipe in a white bowl

Last updated on May 21, 2025. Originally posted on June 4, 2024 By Maryea / 4 Comments

The BEST Basil Pesto Recipe

Making your own basil pesto recipe at home is totally worth the effort as it's so much better than anything you can buy in the store! This recipe is truly the BEST I've ever made and I know you're going to love it. The classic basil pesto recipe is easy and uses only five simple ingredients, ...

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sweet potato butter in a mason jar with a black label and white writing

Last updated on March 13, 2024. Originally posted on September 6, 2023 By Maryea / 38 Comments

Sweet Potato Butter Recipe

  Sweet Potato Butter is a creamy spread of cooked sweet potatoes and warming spices that is perfect for your morning toast! The idea for this sweet potato butter came to me after I made a batch of pumpkin butter for my brother and sister-in-law when we were heading to their house for a ...

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lemon dijon dressing in a jar with a black label

Last updated on September 20, 2024. Originally posted on May 31, 2023 By Maryea / 8 Comments

Lemon Dijon Dressing

Zesty and tangy, this Lemon Dijon Dressing will add a refreshing kick to your salads. Get ready for a taste sensation! Homemade salad dressings are 100% worth the effort. They enhance the taste of those greens and are so easy to make. Plus, the vast majority of store-bought salad dressing are made ...

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Instant Pot Black Beans in a container

Last updated on March 21, 2023. Originally posted on March 21, 2023 By Maryea / Leave a Comment

Instant Pot Black Beans

You'll save money by batch cooking your black beans instead of using canned beans. Using a pressure cooker saves time--you'll want to save this Instant Pot Black Beans recipe! There's no use trying to style these photos or make them look pretty. Black beans aren't pretty. But this is a staple ...

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shaking a jar with healthy stir fry sauce

Last updated on April 21, 2023. Originally posted on March 14, 2023 By Maryea / 12 Comments

Healthy Stir Fry Sauce

This Healthy Stir Fry Sauce takes minutes to make and can transform any dinner into something flavorful and special! Growing up, when I'd envision what it meant to be an adult, I never considered the task of deciding what's for dinner. This task essentially defines adulthood and love it or hate it, ...

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a white sauce dripping from a spoon

Last updated on February 21, 2023. Originally posted on February 20, 2023 By Maryea / 1 Comment

Garlic Tahini Sauce

You'll want to add this Garlic Tahini Sauce to all your meals! It's simple to make and full of bright flavor! It's getting saucy up in here. A good sauce or dressing can totally elevate a meal without a ton of effort. And most food is better with a side of creamy sauce or a garlicky dip. So ...

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Homemade Pesto with spinach and a spoon

Last updated on May 21, 2025. Originally posted on January 16, 2023 By Maryea / 20 Comments

Spinach Pesto Recipe

Store-bought pesto just can't compare! This Spinach Pesto gets a nutritional upgrade with extra greens. Who doesn't love pesto? It's delicious, easy to make, and adds a bold flavor to any dish. But what if I told you that traditional basil-and-pine nut pesto is so last millennium? Welcome to the ...

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a jar with liquid and chunks of food

Last updated on January 13, 2023. Originally posted on January 4, 2023 By Maryea / 5 Comments

Fire Cider (Easy Homemade Recipe)

This recipe for Fire Cider is really easy to make and is awesome to have on hand to keep your immune system strong! Winter is here! And while we all love winters because of the holiday season, festivities, hot chocolate, and ooey gooey melt-in-your-mouth cookies; there’s one thing that's hard ...

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overhead shot of pear compote in a jar

Last updated on October 17, 2022. Originally posted on October 17, 2022 By Maryea / 10 Comments

Pear Compote: Simple + Delicious Recipe

Pear compote is simple to make and can bring any meal to the next level! Add this to your regular recipe rotation! Have some ripe pears you need to use? This pear compote is a simple and delicious way to use pears when they're in season. It's so versatile and can be a part of your dinner or ...

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6 chicken breasts with grill marks on a cutting board

Last updated on April 19, 2024. Originally posted on June 15, 2022 By Maryea / 18 Comments

The BEST Chicken Marinade (Healthy!)

Use this healthy chicken marinade to turn your regular chicken into something special! Are you ready to transform your boring boneless, skinless chicken breasts into something amazing? I've got the best chicken marinade recipe for you! You can't have too many healthy chicken recipes in your back ...

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chocolate almond butter dripping off of a spoon

Last updated on April 6, 2022. Originally posted on March 30, 2022 By Maryea / 8 Comments

Chocolate Almond Butter Recipe

This Chocolate Almond Butter recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. It's quick, easy, and SO tasty. You'll never buy it from the grocery store again! Almond butter is by far one of my favorite nut butters. It has a rich, nutty flavor I love and is filled with nutrients. I ...

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