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Two-Ingredient Candied Blood Orange Rounds

Two-Ingredient Candied Blood Orange Rounds

Candied blood orange rounds drying and hardening after candying

A few months ago, I saw these adorable Two-Ingredient Candied Citrus Pops and mentally filed them away as something I wanted to try. Fast forward a few months to when I saw a pack of blood oranges at the grocery store and I knew now was the time to try candying some blood oranges.

In a funny twist, I completely forgot the details of my original inspiration and proceeded to create candied blood oranges as sliced rounds! Woops. I still loved the result and I hope you do too.

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Protein-Packed Red Lentil Pasta with Marinara

Protein-Packed Red Lentil Pasta with Marinara

Finished Protein-Packed Red Lentil Pasta with Marinara, Brussel Sprouts, and Caramelized Onions in two bowls

When I was grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s this week, I discovered Trader Giotto’s Organic Red Lentil Sedanini and my mind was blown. Lentils in the form of pasta! I was even more excited because I’ve been trying to eat healthier. Specifically, I made a deal with myself to avoid pasta. This discovery gave me hope that I could satisfy my pasta craving in a healthy way.

I needed to try it for myself. I looked in my pantry and freezer and found marinara, caramelized onions, and brussel sprouts. The result was delectable and guilt-free.

This protein-packed red lentil pasta with marinara, brussel sprouts, and caramelized onions is a simple, vegan pasta dish with freezer vegetable staples, basic marinara sauce, and this I-can’t-believe-it’s-lentils pasta. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in packing some protein into their diet.

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Trader Joe’s Multigrain Pancakes

Trader Joe’s Multigrain Pancakes

Trader Joe's Multigrain Pancake Mix stacks with butter and maple syrup up close

Finally, with these Trader Joe’s Multigrain Pancakes I have an excuse to try out my Lodge Cast Iron Reversible Griddle/Grill! I’ve been sitting on a new Lodge Griddle for far too long, and these pancakes were the perfect reason to inaugurate a new kitchen appliance.

Pancakes are quite the crowd-pleaser for breakfast. When I make pancakes for a group, however, I just want them to be quick and easy.

My answer? Pancake mix and a griddle. I find that a griddle offers large, evenly-heated surface area to maximize cooking space and with a mix, pancake batter can be whipped up in just a few minutes.

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Coconut Cream Pie Bites

Coconut Cream Pie Bites

Coconut Cream Pie Bite with bite from side

These Coconut Cream Pie Bites were born out of curiosity. Could I create a mouth-watering, bite-sized dessert for friends in an hour?

This is how the story goes: I had one hour before we needed to leave for an evening at a friend’s house, and that’s when I decided to bring a dessert. I know, one hour before maybe wasn’t the best time to decide to try something new, but that’s what making it up as I go is all about, right?

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