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Heart-shaped birdseed ornaments on a tray

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Unlike most homemade birdseed ornaments recipes, this one doesn’t call for gelatin. It’s a fun project and a nice, safe treat for your backyard birds!

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Bowl of orzo and fruit salad

Lunch Ideas

Orzo and Fruit Salad

Orzo and fruit salad is a mix of healthy grains, fruit, and fresh herbs topped with pistachios! It makes a perfect cool summer side dish.

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Chickens on a farm in the sunshine

Lifestyle

How to Buy Eggs: What the Labels Mean

If you eat eggs, know what the labels mean. Make the choice that’s right for you – and causes the least harm.

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Bowl of gnocchi with roasted vegetables

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One Pan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables

One Pan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables couldn’t be easier to make! It comes together in half an hour, with virtually no cleanup – score!

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Flatbreads topped with veggies and herbs

Recipes

Easy Veggie Flatbread

This Easy Veggie Flatbread is a super simple lunch or dinner that comes together in minutes. Vary the veggies and herbs to make it yours!

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Half of a chickpea salad sandwich on a plate

Recipes

Chickpea Salad

Chickpea salad makes a great meatless sandwich on wheat bread (or a wheat wrap) with lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

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Sweet potato and black bean burger on a hamburger bun with pineapple ring

Recipes

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burgers

These Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burgers have a spicy twist that will have you dreaming of island breezes!

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Polenta cakes on a plate with tomato sauce

Recipes

Polenta Cakes with Summer Tomato Sauce

Using a tube of pre-cooked polenta, simply cut half inch slices from the roll (much like you would slice a tube of chocolate chip cookie dough) and fry in a little olive oil.

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A bowl of cashew ricotta

Recipes

Cashew Ricotta

This cashew ricotta is SO good, you’ll find yourself inventing recipes just to add a little dollop! It goes great on any pasta dish.

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Bowl of overnight oats with blueberries

Recipes

Overnight Oatmeal

Overnight Oatmeal, is a game changer. Make a batch on Sunday night and get your week off to a good – and healthy! – start.

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Hey there! 

I'm Denise.
Let's get cooking!

I'm so glad you're here!  I created this space to share mostly plant-based recipes and easy tips for a feel-good lifestyle!  I'm all about progress over perfection.  There's room here for you, whether your are a long-time vegan, a sometimes-wanna-be-vegetarian, or just someone who wants to add more veggies to their diet.  Let's have some fun! 

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