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Ingredients: 1 Box pasta of choice Spinach and/or kale (at your discretion) 1/2 C Cannellini beans 1 T Pesto (or other preferred spices) Of note - you might want to adjust the ratios from what I have. This recipe is meant to use up what you have leftover in the fridge...which can change the flavor profile. This image shows a blend of tomatoes, spinach, and carrots. Make the box of pasta and drain. Blend veggies into a puree. Taste test to make sure that you like the combinati

Ingredients: 1 Naan The following ingredients are at your preference: Cheese Sauce/Pesto Toppings (this specific image shows carrots and pickles because I was trying to use up what was left in my fridge!) Instructions: Preheat oven to 425F. Place naan on baking sheet. I like to put tinfoil down on mine (as you can see) so that it's easier to clean. Bake for 15-24 minutes or until crispy. Cut naan into smaller pieces, again at your preference. Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients: 1 Box pasta of choice 1 T Butter 1 C Milk 1 C Cheese (I like a mix of cheddar and mozzarella) 1 C flour 1 Bag frozen peas Instructions: Of note - feel free to adjust my cheese sauce amounts to ensure you get the cheese sauce that works best for you. You also can add any spices you might want - consider adding chili powder and cumin for a bit of a kick! Preheat oven to 400F. Make your preferred pasta. Drain it. Pour frozen peas (no need to defrost) into a baking

Not enough time? Rushing in the morning? Eating the same thing all the time? Whether you head to the office every day, work from home, or you're bringing a lunch to school, figuring out what lunch is going to be and making sure that it's ready to go can be overwhelming. Check out the list below for a little bit of help with this task! Quick tips to make lunches easier: Make a plan - this doesn't have to be a strict meal plan, but think of it more as a plan for meals (it's dif

Let's be honest... we are all dealing with stress in our lives. Stress impacts us in lots of ways that we already know and talk about, but did you know that it also impacts digestion? The gut and brain are directly connected through the gut-brain axis —when stress rises, digestion slows down or becomes less efficient. Chronic stress can lead to symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or loss of appetite . The loss of appetite that we may experience when we are stresse

This quick easy cranberry butter is a perfect add on for any occasion.