Sweet Potato and Apple Hash

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Sweet Potato and Apple Hash

Last week we talked about all of the things you could do with a sweet potato. 

Today I am sharing this recipe I whipped up earlier this week. 

I found this recipe for Sweet Potato and Apple Hash on Pinterest. It called for pancetta. Which is delicious! But not very healthy and kind of expensive. So I set out to make it while omitting this ingredient. 

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Simple skillet vegetables and rice, my new favorite comfort food

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Simple skillet vegetables and rice, my new favorite comfort food

I love simple. I love flavorful. I love comfort foods. 

And this recipe is all three. 

Over the weekend my mother-in-law was in town. Jason and I were cooking her dinner when I was coming up with a side dish. 

Jason said, why don't you cook this rice and add in the carrots and celery in the fridge... Umm... he's a genius. 

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Simple vegetable frittata

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Simple vegetable frittata

I am all about simple meals with little prep time. But I also want something that leans toward the healthy side. Read: I am tired of eating pasta. I know that's shocking for those who know me, but I need a little break in my life. 

Last week (or the week before, I lose track) I made this simple vegetable frittata. This recipe is great because it's simple, it's cheap and it's a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you have lying around. 

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A healthier Potatoes au Gratin

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A healthier Potatoes au Gratin

I love potatoes au Gratin. They are a beautiful, cheesy, delicious side dish. 

I really love The Pioneer Woman's poatatoes au Gratin. But with the heavy cream I just can't make them... I am trying over here. Trying I tell you!!!

But last week I decided to try and make a healthier version. They are still potatoes... so there's a starchy carb and I still put cheese on them (there is only so much you can ask of me!). But man they are good. 

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Zucchini and Summer Squash, oven fried goodness

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Zucchini and Summer Squash, oven fried goodness

Spring came early. Which concerns me. But it also means spring and summer crops are now available and since shopping in season is so important to save money and have a more sustainable plate, that makes me happy.

So summer squash and zuchini are plentiful in these parts. Since I do most of my produce shopping at the local farmer's market, that means they are a little cheaper now.

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Dairy Free Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

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Dairy Free Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

I don't know about you, but for me fall conjures up the image of soups, stews and the like. 

Last year I made a delicious butternut squash soup. It's kind of funny, I was in the middle of making it when I realized I didn't have any cream. So I used an avocado. What? Well it works in smoothies, why wouldn't it work in butternut squash soup? 

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Spaghetti Squash Casserole

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Spaghetti Squash Casserole

If there is one thing Jason loves it's hash brown casserole. When he was a kid he mowed lawns for the little old ladies at his church. He had one favorite little old lady because she made him hash brown casserole. 

It's still his favorite. But it's really unhealthy and we are in a continuing quest to make healthier decisions around here. 

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Flax Seed Pesto

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Flax Seed Pesto

I love pesto. But I have always been a little intimidated to make it. It never seemed to turn out the way I wanted it to. 

I have been attempting to cook a little bit heart healthier. (Baby steps, my friend, baby steps.) I have a whole canister of flax seeds and earlier this spring I planted a ton of basil. 

Did you know you can sub out nuts in pesto for flax seeds? Well you do now! And it tastes great. 

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