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Moroccan Sheet Pan Meal

Moroccan Sheet Pan Meal seasoned with harissa paste, fresh mint, and tahini. Enjoy by itself or served over greens or grains.

Hi friends!

Do you have a Cava near you?

I discovered this Mediterranean fast-food-ish type place a little over a year ago after meeting a friend there for lunch.

We were there during the work-week rush so I ordered in a hurry, fearing the wrath of the guys in suits behind me on business lunch hour.

I ended up getting something with harissa and veggies and it was gloriously good.

Recently and separately, Dan discovered it too, so when he told me, “There’s this place I think you would like…it has your type of food…”

I totally didn’t say I found it first…(HA).

But I did find this Moroccan Sheet Pan Meal first…#braggingrights.

This easy one-pan meal has a great combination of hot and cool flavors that keeps each bite interesting.

Spicy chili pepper and cayenne balanced out by creamy tahini and cooling mint.

Is it hot?

Is it cold?

It’s just YUM.

It definitely keeps the Cava cravings at bay, as the closest one to me is at least 30 minutes away!

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Cinnamon Roasted Carrot Cake Shakes (Banana-Free)

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Banana-free carrot cake shakes with cinnamon roasted carrots, frozen pineapple, and dates. Perfect for an easy breakfast, snack, or post-workout drink.

Happy Sunday, friends!

How was your weekend?

Mine was pretty quiet in the best possible way.

We took the time to tackle a little spring-cleaning and rearrange areas of the condo that weren’t really working.

Sometimes it feels like the kindest thing I can do for myself is to tackle headfirst those big tasks that have been lazing around my TO-DO list for months, you know?

Another kind thing we can do for ourselves to prep for the week is to go bake a giant tray of cinnamon roasted carrots.

Cinnamon roasted carrots?

Yes, to throw in Carrot Cake Shakes!

These Cinnamon Roasted Carrot Cake Shakes are a fun banana-free mix that make it possible for you to have your cake and drink it too.

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Double Baked Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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Easy stuffed spaghetti squash loaded with chickpeas, marinara, and fun Greek veggies. Perfect for meal prep and easy weeknight lunches and dinners.

Home ownership, while being comforting and fulfilling, is also a whole lot of maintenance.

I never thought I’d miss that friendly repair man who came to fix everything in our old apartment whenever I wanted for FREE.

Last week our microwave filter needed to be replaced.

If you’re thinking, “Hold up…microwaves have a filter?”, you’re not alone.

That’s what I said, too!

To be honest, I’ve never really been my microwave’s biggest fan (it never reheats stuff the second time around to taste quite as good, does it?), but I’d come to rely on it for warm food after a long day.

So I decided to create an easy meal that reheats quickly and deliciously in the oven, instead.

Enter these Double Baked Stuffed Spaghetti Squash!

The perfect plant-based meal to make in advance for hearty food that will steal your heart in just 15 minutes.

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Rosemary Three Bean Salad

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Rosemary three bean salad with cannellini beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas in an apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfect for potlucks and picnics!

Last weekend I decided at about 7 PM on a Saturday that our pantry situation wasn’t working for me.

I poured a glass of red, cleared off some kitchen counter space, and took out every last item I had heaped onto the buckling woven shelves.

It was one of those situations where I had to make an alarming mess before achieving a fully organized outcome.

A few hours later (after counting that I have a whopping 25 + bags of granola– granola anyone???) I had a still-packed but mostly organized pantry.

(Dan said it looked exactly the same, but I pretended he didn’t say that.)

I’ve been in “stock up” mode since we moved into our condo because I love to keep the pantry filled with all of my favorites so when I’m cooking, I’ll never run out!

The problem with this, though, is if you keep stocking up without taking STOCK of what you have, you might end up with 25 bags of granola, like me.

One of my goals for 2018 is to get creative with foods from my cabinet, so I’m sharing a recipe like that today!

This Rosemary Three Bean Salad takes only 15 minutes to prepare with ingredients I bet you’ve already got hiding in your cabinet that are nourishing and delicious!

So, dust off your cabinet collectibles, pick your three favorite BEANS and let’s get started.

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Rainbow Hummus & Avocado Collard Wraps

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Easy collard green wraps stuffed with hummus, avocado, walnuts, and rainbow veggies. Perfect to throw together for a light lunch or dinner!

It’s Thursday and this post is a good one, friends!

I’m sharing a recipe that has been my favorite go-to lunch ensemble for the new year.

I first threw it together in a fit of post Hot Yoga Flow hanger on New Year’s Day.

One of those give me everything in the fridge and I don’t care what it looks like moments.

Luckily, it looked pretty good and tasted even better.

These Rainbow Hummus & Avocado Collard Wraps are so easy to load up for quick lunches and will leave you feeling light, energized, and GREEN.

I’ve laid out the basics, but the blueprint is totally customizable to make it yours with whatever you have on hand.

Let’s wrap up the week, shall we?

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Coconut Almond Rolled Dates

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Make your own coconut almond rolled dates in under 10 minutes with dates, almond butter, almonds, and shredded coconut!

Recently, I keep seeing the cutest containers of coconut rolled dates at my local Mom’s Organic Market.

Multiple times now the container has almost made it into my cart, until I quickly chastise myself because…I could make that.

So finally I did.

These Coconut Almond Rolled Dates are the simplest treat that require only a handful of ingredients you’ve already got in your cabinet.

The week between Christmas and New Years always seems a bit ghost-like, doesn’t it?

We’re daydreaming through a workweek stranded between two major holidays.

The anticipation of the new year is tangible, but 2017 hangs on hard for seven long days.

I simultaneously want to do everything and nothing at the same time, you know?

I haven’t done either very well, though, because Dan caught a nasty cold over the weekend and I caught his.

Maybe I had a few too many cookies.

You bet I’m drinking my kombucha, eating my leafy greens, and manifesting my speedy recovery hard to start off 2018 with wellness.

If you had a few too many cookies, too, or are totally dessert-ed out after a sweet Christmas, these Coconut Almond Rolled Dates are for you.

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“Cheezy” Chickpea & Broccoli Casserole

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“Cheezy” chickpea & broccoli casserole packed with protein, veggies, and a killer vegan cheese sauce. Perfect for winter and holiday dining.

Well, hello there, first casserole recipe on Flora & Vino.

Don’t you look coy and cozy.

I love the concept of casseroles, especially for this time of year.

They’re like the food equivalent of an oversized ugly sweater than that you can slip into and never take off.

Foodie minimalism at its finest, right?

Dish out the finished product in steaming rectangles, no fancy sides required, and dig in, excavating surprises from underneath a golden top.

If you don’t have a Christmas casserole lined up (or even if you do), you’re going to love this “Cheezy” Chickpea & Broccoli Casserole!

It’s gluten free, grain free, dairy free, *almost* oil free, and always comforting and delicious.

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Maple Pistachio Goji Berry Chocolate Bark

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Festive chocolate bark with a hint of maple packed with pistachios and goji berries! Easy vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free holiday dessert.

With the countdown to Christmas getting closer and closer, I’m finding excuses to throw red and green in everything.

From salads to oatmeal bowls, nothing gets by without a little holiday sprucing.

I’ve had such a sweet tooth, lately.

Anyone else?

If we’re going to be eating all the sweets, we could at least make them festive, right?

This Maple Pistachio Goji Berry Chocolate Bark requires only 4-ingredients, a bit of a sweet tooth, and a lot of holiday cheer!

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Almond Butter Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Almond butter avocado chocolate chip cookies that are gluten-free and made with avocado instead of oil! Perfect with almond milk for dessert.

This weekend I’m going to Christmas Cookie Party with girlfriends!

I’m pretty excited about the whole thing.

I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but most of that time is spent alone.

Well, that’s not entirely true.

Miss Harper is always there to catch the crumbs and lick the dirty dishes.

But I’ve never baked with a group of girls, so it should be interesting and I’m not sure what to expect.

If you’re imagining giggles and flour flying on brightly colored sweaters with Christmas music setting that holiday background tone, that’s exactly what I’m imagining too and I’m PUMPED.

I wish I could take you with me, but instead, I’ll share these Almond Butter Avocado Cookies.

These cookies taste sinfully decadent but are made with only a few simple nutritious ingredients!

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“Beety” Lentil Noodle Stew

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Cozy 1-pot “Beety” Lentil Noodle Stew with lentils and beet noodles. Perfect to meal prep for cold winter work nights made easy.

Hey, you!

I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!

Dan and I were lucky to spend time with tons of family, some that we haven’t seen in years.

Do you ever get the post- holiday blues?

You know, that awkward feeling of, oh, now what?

After the table is cleared and family starts to dissipate, I always start to feel a little funny as my mind shifts from “holiday-mode” to the post-holiday-world.

I’ve even been known to be downright glum as the warm glow of festivities is slowly enveloped by too early night skies.

Luckily, the post-holiday world is one with stews.

Warm, hearty, comfy, cozy stews.

This “Beety” Lentil Stew warms you from the inside out and puts on a smile on your face on the darkest of evenings.

Let’s get blues-bustin’!

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