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Creamy Rosemary Potato Soup

Blender soups are one of my favorite fall and winter meals. Soups in general, are a cozy and comforting option when the air crisps and the days shorten. They can be made with simple yet wholesome ingredients and require little skill and prep…

I enjoy making this especially when my digestion feels off or I feel like I need a break from the meals in my usual routine. Blended broth-based soups help give your gut a rest, while still keeping you nourished and satisfied. For an even more nourishing option, try using bone broth instead of traditional broth.

In this simple recipe, nourishing potatoes pair perfectly with woodsy rosemary and savory broth to create the ultimate comfort meal. Consider it a cozy wool sweater or a big warm bear hug for your belly.

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“Sour Cream” and Chive Smashed Potatoes

I’m a real sucker for the classics, especially around the holidays. If I see one more recipe for cauliflower mash I might scream! In all seriousness, if your heart beats for cauliflower and you’re so excited that it’s finally having its moment, by all means go for it! But if you’re choosing cauliflower over white potatoes because you think they’re healthier, that’s not necessarily true. Both cauliflower and white potatoes contain…

A take on the tradition sour cream and chive flavor combination, this recipe uses thick and tart Greek or Icelandic yogurt in place of sour cream. It packs extra protein and provides rich creaminess so less butter and milk are needed. I love making food that makes my body feel nourished but also tastes good and satisfies me. And these smashed potatoes are it.

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Basic Lemon Pesto Sauce

If you were to ask me right now what I’d want my death row last meal to be, I would tell you pasta shells with some variation of pesto. Or maybe thats just because I was going through all my pictures of pesto for this post?

The great thing about pesto is that its actually so versatile! If you follow me on Instagram, you’re familiar with how often I customize my pesto to what ingredients I have on hand. My favorite being the classic, basil and pine nut combo! I’m also a huge fan of using walnuts instead of pine nuts for a cheaper, nuttier option.

To make a pesto work, you need:…

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