Spinach and Artichoke Brie Mac and Cheese

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The flavors of spinach and artichoke dip in mac and cheese form!
Spinach and Artichoke Brie Mac and Cheese

It’s going to sound not romantic at all, but for Valentine’s Day (+ my birthday coming up next weekend!) this year I took it upon myself to buy my own gifts – two cookbooks and a trip to Trader Joe’s!!

Obviously, I don’t need to explain the cookbooks (you’re reading a food blog, after all!!). But gifting myself with impossibly long lines that can wrap around literally every aisle in the store (on a good day) and a twelve block walk home while carrying a bag that’s heavier than Remy, probably sounds crazy.

However. THE CHEESE SECTION, you guys.

Flowers die, but cheesy love handles are forever. And I mean that in the best way.

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Blood Orange Greek Yogurt Poppy Seed Breakfast Cake

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The bright flavor of winter citrus is allowed to shine in this blood orange greek yogurt poppy seed breakfast cake.
Blood Orange Greek Yogurt Poppy Seed Breakfast Cake

I vowed to never be that mom who solely made meal choices based on her kid’s food preferences, but guys.

Remy loves citrus!!!

And so now we live under a mountain of it.

Can’t even be sorry about that.

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Healthy Vegetarian Meal Plan – 2.10.18

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Can we hear it for my last night shift for all of intern year!!

I can’t wait to not be nocturnal again. It really doesn’t suit me.

What are you guys doing for Valentine’s Day?? I’m excited to just stay home and make a big home-cooked meal complete with cocktail and layer cake for dessert. We generally never go out on Valentine’s Day because it’s just too crowded and the food is never as good as it is if you go on a regular not-as-busy day.

Maybe we’ll go out next weekend as a joint celebration for V-Day and my birthday (Feb 25th). But maybe we’ll just stay home and drink hot chocolate because we’re exciting like that.

WHO KNOWS.

Hope you’re all having a great weekend and that you find some cooking inspiration for the week in this week’s meal plan! There’s a loaded Greek pasta salad, my favorite breakfast-for-dinner shakshouka, peanut rice noodle bowls, a hearty cheesy (but cheese-less!) vegan soup, and pretty-in-purple beet and bean burgers. Enjoy!

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Roasted Chickpea Vegetarian Taco Salad with Chipotle Ranch Dressing

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A healthy vegetarian taco salad filled with spiced roasted chickpeas, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, chewy whole grains, and crispy tortilla strips topped with a spicy chipotle ranch dressing.
Roasted Chickpea Vegetarian Taco Salad with Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Raise your hands if you went a little overboard on the kale salads this resolution season and if you don’t see one again until next January, IT WILL BE TOO SOON.

After a tough month and a half (probably my toughest of intern year), I am raising both hands. And feet. And multiple other body parts.

Working overnight for what feels like a gazillion nights in a row and only getting to see your kid for 40 minutes every morning is really not an appropriate time for salad consumption. Kale or otherwise.

(Brownies on the other hand…..)

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Black Velvet Cupcakes with Raspberry Jam Cream Cheese Frosting

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Full of intrigue and seduction, these black velvet cupcakes with raspberry jam cream cheese frosting combine the sweet and tangy flavor of red velvet with a sweet-tart berry frosting. Perfect for Valentine’s Day dessert!
Black Velvet Cupcakes with Raspberry Jam Cream Cheese Frosting

Hey, it’s February!!

So now I can share these cupcakes with you without having to give myself major side-eye.

It’s like when you start seeing candy conversation hearts in the grocery store the day after Christmas and become overcome by anger/disbelief/the sensation of acid reflux building up in your chest. Not cool.

I so refuse to be that person for you guys, so I’ve patiently been waiting for TWO WEEKS to show you these bad boys. Whoa, self control.

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Healthy Vegetarian Meal Plan – 2.3.18

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Healthy Vegetarian Meal Plans

I FINALLY have a day off on a weekend and I just woke up from my post-night shift slumber and…everyone in my house is asleep!! It’s taking every part of my willpower not to wake Remy up from her nap so we can play, but I know she’ll be a total grumpelstilskin if I do.

So instead I’m being super productive and writing this!! Also, I’m considering getting started on dinner (at 1PM). I mean, that would be the responsible thing.

What are you guys up to for the superbowl tomorrow? I’ll be at work (<– don’t be shocked) but I’m sure we’ll have it on in the workroom. Maybe I’ll bake some brownies to keep up morale. We’ll see!!

Hope you all have a great weekend and enjoy this week’s meal plan! We’ve got roasted cauliflower chilaquiles, a deliciously good for you quinoa bowl, my favorite baked Mexican quinoa casserole, a super hearty veggie soup, and a gorgeous roasted beet and citrus salad. Happy eating!

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