gluten-free cashew chicken (with a secret ingredient!)

Sharing a recipe for gluten-free cashew chicken that will change your liiiiiife. Not even joking. Hi hi! Howโ€™s it going? I hope youโ€™re having a lovely morning. Today is a day off from the gym (taught dance cardio, barre, and aerobics all in a row and ya girl is spent), so Iโ€™m looking forward to…

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One Pan Pasta Toss

This one pot dish is perfect for weeknights or when you need a quick, versatile & customizable meal that the entire family will enjoy!  It is loaded with protein, healthy fats, fiber & flavor. Bonus, leftovers are even more flavorful after the pasta has a chance to absorb all of the flavors of the herbs…

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Copycat Glow Bowl recipe from Flower Child

Sharing my copycat version of one of my very favorite quick takeout meals: the Glow Bowl from Flower Child! Itโ€™s gluten-free, easy to make vegan, and with a little bit of prep work, itโ€™s on the table in less than 20 minutes. Pin this recipe for the next time you need a quick and delicious…

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Dairy-free gluten-free tuna casserole

This healthy tuna casserole is gluten-free, dairy-free, and high in protein! Itโ€™s a perfect family and kid-friendly dinner for a busy weeknight. This casserole is made from pantry staples and is a great make-ahead dinner option. I feel like weโ€™re in a weird time warp right now. Everything has slowed way down and I feel…

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the Tucson blizzard of 2019

Hey hey! How was the weekend? I hope you had a wonderful one. Ours started off with SNOW! I couldnโ€™t believe it when we woke up and opened the curtains to see that huge flakes of snow were falling into the yard. The Pilotโ€™s southern side comes out every now and again, and he said…

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Dairy-free cheesy broccoli chicken casserole

This cheesy broccoli chicken casserole is gluten-free, dairy-free, and high in protein! Itโ€™s a perfect family and kid-friendly dinner for a busy weeknight. You can make it in advance, heat, and eat. Letโ€™s just open the clouds and hear the angels sing: I made a dinner that my children ate.    Weโ€™ve been in a…

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Maple-Roasted Pecans and Strawberries

This grilled chicken salad with pecans and strawberries is the perfect bridge between summer and fall flavors. Bright end-of-summer strawberries mix with warm maple-roasted pecans in this appealing, sweet and savory combination. Hey hey friends! Howโ€™s the week going? Weโ€™re just taking it easy over here. Itโ€™s my first week back teaching barre! Back At…

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Chicken tacos with homemade tortillas

aka everything you need in the world. Hi friends! How are you?? Did you have a good weekend? We definitely did. It rained a lot, so we spent some time relaxing at the house, and Livi cheered during halftime at the football game. I have so many fond memories of Friday night football games, and…

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Not-fried chicken (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Pregnancy cravings during my pregnancy with P basically made me tip over into the fried wagon. When she was in my belly, all I wanted was steak, soft pretzels, and all the fried things. In San Diego, thereโ€™s a restaurant called Crack Shack, and they have the BEST fried chicken. Itโ€™s not too greasy, itโ€™s…

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Spiced chicken manchegos with house guacamole and calabacitas

Hey hey! Happy Indian Food Wednesday. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Iโ€™m so happy to hear that so many of you are loving the new barre workouts! Katie and I had a blast making the videos, and I really enjoyed creating these workouts for you. Iโ€™m so pumped that youโ€™re enjoying them! Itโ€™s interesting to get a glimpse of…

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Easy Garlic-Lime Salmon

Hi friends! Howโ€™s the day going?? Thank you so much for chiming in with your advice about Pโ€™s great crib escape. Weโ€™re doing the adjusted crib for now, and Iโ€™m googling Sleep Sacks like crazy. I thought for sure we wouldnโ€™t have to worry about this for at least another year, but then again, she…

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disappearing act

Hi friends!  Howโ€™s the day treating you? Itโ€™s still gloomy and snoozy over here, and I kind of love it even though Iโ€™m on coffee cup #3 (WOOPS) and trying to be productive. I just want to HGTV and chill. Source Speaking of HGTV and chill, we had an awesome dinner at Seasons 52 last…

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