Healthy Quinoa and Vegetable Stew

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It’s almost time for soup season, so I’m stocking my fridge with this hearty and healthy quinoa and vegetable stew!
healthy quinoa and vegetable stew

Because Murphy’s Law is ever present around here…I HAVE A COLD!! Two days before my thesis defense!!

This is not me panicking. At all. Not even a little bit.

I mean, obviously it’s no big deal that in my current foggy-minded state I have to cram as much about cell biology and insulin-regulated glucose transporter trafficking into my head as possible. And memorize an hour long presentation. And figure out how I’m not going to cry in front of everyone I know as I go through my acknowledgments slide.

Oh, and did I mention I saw a mouse run through my bedroom on Friday? Yes, things are just PEACHY around here.

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Double Apple Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze

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Both apple butter and grated apple add rich sweet flavor to this double apple bundt cake with lemon glaze.
double apple bundt cake with lemon glaze

An apple a day they say?

Well there are TWO in this cake, and that’s not even counting the apple butter!!

We are well on our way to a life of eternal health. I can taste it.

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Wednesday Coffee Talk

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delicata rainbows

1. Well, I may have committed a cardinal sin…in breaking out the winter squash this week! It’s officially a week too early for fall, but I had to. It is so hard for me to find delicata squash, and it is one of my favorite squashes, so when I see it, I just have to have it. I’m compulsive that way.

2. I won’t tell you how many we now have scattered around the apartment. (Hint: double digits.)

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Loaded Vegetarian Sloppy Joe Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Meatless Monday meets Monday Night Football! These loaded vegetarian sloppy joe baked sweet potatoes are hearty enough to satisfy even the most carnivorous of eaters.

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Silk. As always, my thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep me inspired in the kitchen!
loaded vegetarian sloppy joe baked sweet potatoes

For the record, this is NOT me conceding to the truly irresistible allure of fall flavors.

It will be summer so long as I say it’s summer! And I refuse to hear a single word to the contrary.

Buuuuuttttt rumor has it that certain irrevocably fall-like things are happening whether I like it or not. Like: football season, leaves changing, pine cones falling right in front of my face in Central Park, pumpkin spice lattes being sold on every street corner.

What’s a girl to do in the midst of such truancy!?!

Other than compromise. Compromise is the key.

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Spicy Ratatouille with Ravioli

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Late summer vegetables get transformed into a rich spicy ratatouille. Serve over cheese ravioli for a hearty pasta dinner!
spicy rataouille with ravioli

I thought baseball season was getting to be long and unending, but that’s probably only because my subconscious forgot about Sunday Night Football.

Which, by the way, is a total misnomer because it is actually SUNDAY ALL DAY FOOTBALL.

You guys. I’ve been duped.

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Yogurt Creme Brulee

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Get all French and fancy with your breakfast! Thus yogurt creme brulee tastes like dessert but is actually totally wholesome.

yogurt creme brulee

There is something very satisfying about whipping out your mini blowtorch before you’ve had your morning coffee.

Satisfying and dangerous, now that I think about it. Should I be trusted to do anything before coffee? Doubtful.

But…if I can do it, you can do it.

REALLY. I believe in you.

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