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Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Leah Short — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 14:41:43 +0000

What’s comfort food for you? A hearty stew? A brothy soup? For me, it’s macaroni and cheese and I had no idea how good it could be until I stumbled on this recipe for Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese! Yeah, it sounds a little weird, but trust me. Roasted butternut squash adds such a depth of flavor, slightly sweet, but complements the Parmesan and sharp Cheddar beautifully. Once blended, it makes this mac and cheese some of the creamiest mac and cheese on the planet.

Cube your butternut squash and roast in the oven. I can’t say enough about roasted veggies. It really brings out the best of their flavor and those crispy bits…

Blend it! Here’s where the magic happens. Greek yogurt and nonfat milk help keep the calories low, but the creamy texture high.

It may be a tinge healthy, but we’re not leaving out the cheese! Salty Parmesan and sharp Cheddar, yes please and thank you!

If it’s cold where you are (and if it isn’t, where are you? can I come? ), a big bowl of this is all you need to get through winter. Cold weather dinner luxury. You won’t be able to get over the creamy, cheesiness of the sauce. I never want to have regular mac and cheese again!

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Salmon Burgers with Slaw

Leah Short — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:22:57 +0000

If you’re looking for a quick, but super tasty dinner, you’re going to love this recipe. I couldn’t wait to make these Salmon Burgers with Slaw. Super easy and super fast! Canned salmon and bagged slaw make this a cinch to put on the table in no time.

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Lemon Yogurt Crumb Cake

Leah Short — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:28:25 +0000

The birthday treats continue! April is a busy month for birthdays around the office, but I’m not complaining about stuffing my face with dessert every other week. I told you about “The List” in my previous post, so it’s always fun to see what people choose. The winner this round was Lemon Yogurt Crumb Cake! This one made the list because it’s got swirls of lemon curd on top and I swoon over lemon curd. Lemon cake, lemon curd, and a crunchy crumb topping. Success!

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Butter Chicken Naan Pizza with Peanut Slaw

Leah Short — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 15:27:01 +0000

Lately I’ve been on this naan kick where I want to eat it constantly. It’s so soft and pillowy and buttery. If you leave me alone with naan and hummus, it will be gone in two seconds flat. I’ve made a meal out of naan and hummus many a night. That’s why when I found this Butter Chicken Naan Pizza with Peanut Slaw, I knew I had to make it. And why didn’t I think about turning naan into pizza?!

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Roasted Veggie Tacos with Avocado Cream

Leah Short — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:30:48 +0000

I love roasting veggies. You can roast pretty much any kind and it enhances the veggie flavor like no other cooking method. I always roast a ton of veggies and eat them as a side or as the meal served on top of something like rice or quinoa. When I came across Roasted Veggie Tacos with Avocado Cream, I knew I had to make them. I welcome any new way of using roasted veggies and was instantly sold on the healthy avocado cream.

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Tilapia with Fennel-Yogurt Sauce & Red Pepper Couscous

Leah Short — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:13:14 +0000

I’m coming off of 10 days of glorious vacation! It’s a little challenging to get back into the swing of things with getting up early for work, getting ready for work, driving to work, being at work. Sensing a theme here? Yeah, I’m happy to be employed, but I sure do miss being on my own schedule, which most days didn’t include wearing makeup or heels. Getting used to my work schedule isn’t the only thing challenging me. It’s also going back to not eating the house down. No more Doritos, no more Devil Squares. Luckily I’ve got this fantastic, low calorie dinner that tastes like I’m still on vacation. This Tilapia with Fennel-Yogurt Sauce paired with Red Pepper Couscous makes me feel like I’m still splurging, but is much kinder to my hips than all those Doritos!

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