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Marcie is a culinary school graduate sharing easy, healthy recipes rich in seasonal, sustainable ingredients. You'll also find produce guides, cooking tips and techniques and both healthy and decadent desserts because life is about balance!

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Make ahead brunch recipes for Mom. 🍳🥞💐

Mother's Day Brunch Berry Overnight French Toast Casserole I love going out to brunch, but I never go out to brunch on Mother's Day because all of the restaurants are so busy. I typically host a nice brunch complete with recipes that can be made in advance so that I can enjoy my day too. My berry overnight french toast casserole and overnight blueberry baked oatmeal are sweet and satisfying, and so much easier than flipping pancakes or making waffles for an army. And bacon and eggs never got...

5 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Cinco de Mayo is coming soon, which means I have another excuse to eat more Mexican food! While I love tacos as much as the next person, I prefer to make enchiladas because I can assemble them completely in advance. Making dinner ahead is how I roll. :) My green enchilada sauce is my personal favorite because of its fresh, vibrant flavor. It's super simple and perfect for green enchiladas and this enchilada bake. I do crave my red enchilada sauce often as well, which comes together...

12 days ago • 1 min read

Quick & Easy Spring Dinners One Pot Italian Sausage Farfalle Pasta I love to cook, but I don't like slaving over a complicated meal that requires washing a multitude of dishes. Dinner just doesn't need to be complicated! If you feel the same way, I've rounded up 10 easy spring dinners and linked them below. They include minimal prep (most of which can be done in advance), and they take 30 minutes to prepare from start to finish. And I promise that clean-up will be kept to a minimum! What's...

19 days ago • 1 min read

Hello! One of the BEST and easiest ways to get more produce in your diet is by eating salads. That may sound boring, but the trick is to incorporate a wide variety of seasonal produce and delicious ingredients to keep things exciting. Variety is the spice of life, even where salad is concerned. 😉 I've got a line up of some of my favorites linked below, along with my collection of homemade salad dressings. Because your salads deserve the best! Which recipe are you trying first? Hit reply and...

26 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, I'm so excited that spring is here and that it's staying light later! I'll be doing some traveling in the next two months, which I'll definitely share with you later. While I'm away, I'll be sharing some of my favorite spring recipes for you to enjoy, starting with my favorite spring veggie -- ASPARAGUS! Below I'm sharing my favorite (4) favorite recipes, including roasted asparagus, asparagus soup, asparagus frittata and asparagus salad. What's your favorite spring veggie? Hit...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Growing up, Easter was all about my grandmother's melt in your mouth ham and almond rice pilaf. With a side of chocolate bunny and Whopper eggs of course. :) Things have changed considerably now. Our boys are grown up and the menu changes year by year. That said, I'm sharing some of my favorite recipes below that would make any holiday special. I've included some options for the main course, holiday worthy sides, and of course some sweet treats! How do you typically celebrate...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, I can't believe Easter is a little more than a week away! We will be having a small celebration with our boys, and so far I have no idea what's on the menu. Do you have any big plans? My mind always goes to eggs when it comes to Easter, which is why I've chosen them for the theme of this newsletter. If you're like me, you love whipping up a delicious Easter brunch that includes eggs in some form. Poached eggs are super special, but if you're looking for recipes that can be made...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, When I was growing up, my mom made corned beef and cabbage every St. Patrick's Day, and I kept the tradition alive with my own family. To this day, it's one of my favorite meals, especially with a side of crusty Irish brown bread! If you're not a fan of corned beef, try my Irish beef stew or Guinness beef chili (the chili would be great with ground turkey as well!). I've got plenty more St. Patrick's Day ideas for you to check out below, which includes a couple of naturally green...

2 months ago • 1 min read
The Flavor Bible

If there was only one book related to cooking that I could keep, it would be The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg. I refer to this book several times a week! I learned about this book in cooking school 10 years ago and I've referred to it several times a week (if not daily) ever since. What's so special about it? It's a guide to hundreds of ingredients, from fruits and vegetables, dairy, meats and herbs and spices, and it outlines the flavor profile of each ingredient. Under...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, The last thing I ever want to do is go out to dinner on Valentine's Day and pay a ton of money on an overpriced steak dinner that I can easily make at home. I would much rather prepare a special meal for my family at home, which typically includes pan seared steak with mashed potatoes. You can find these recipes below, along with a few others just in case you'd rather celebrate Valentine's Day dinner in too. :) Do you go out on Valentine's Day? Hit reply and let me know your plans!...

3 months ago • 2 min read
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