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Sweet and Spicy Nut Mix

I ate this on the trail and immediately wanted to know what the glorious concoction was made of. Luckily, I got the recipe and now can snack on it without the steep hill behind me. Though, it might make me need to get out on the trail. Sweet and Spicy Nut Mix 1 tsp chili…
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Ranch Granola

More Ranch recipes and this one is a staple! It makes approx 50 oz. So get out your Tupperware or reusable zip bags. Ranch Granola 3 cups steele cut oats 1 cup walnut pieces 1 cup pecan pieces 1 cup chopped almonds 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 3/4 sunflower seeds 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp…
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Watermelon Poke

Ok, before the last of this season’s watermelon is replaced with pumpkins, make this. If you’re in Northern California right now, make this because it’s so dang hot outside. Thanks again the The Ranch chefs for this recipe. Watermelon Poke 2 cups watermelon, diced 3 Tbsp coconut aminos 1 Tbsp sesame oil 2 tsp rice…
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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Another healthy and filling dinner option coming your way! Thanks to the Ranch chefs for sharing this recipe with me – one of my favs from last week. Stuffed Poblano Peppers 6 large poblano peppers 2 garlic cloves minced 1 yellow onion, diced 1 zucchini, diced 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp corriander 1/4 cup cilantro…
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Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

From Food, Food, Food cookbook by the good folks at The Ranch Malibu First off, I know, another healthy dish? Yes. But you guys, this was so delicious and filling with some sprouted quinoa. Haha. Listen to me! I’m talking healthy eating. Second, did you know Brussels sprouts had a plural “Brussels” and that it’s…
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Tamales (A Very Healthy and delicious Version)

I did a thing last week. I stopped everything and spent a week at The Ranch in Malibu. We hiked over 55 miles, climbed a total of 8k feet, ate vegan, focused on health both for our bodies and souls and drank a ton of water, water, water. We were all floored by how delicious…
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Super Bowl Apps
I KNOW! Super Bowl happened in February. But I made these super delicious apps and totally forgot to post AND take a picture. I was craving these and realized that I never captured the success here. Ugh! Well, as soon as I make them again (likely Fathers Day), I’ll add the pics Buffalo Chicken Sliders…
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Okonomiyaki

This dish has been haunting me on social media so much that I had to make it. Never had it before. So I don’t know if it’s right but this is damn good eats. As my husband says, “what is this witchcraft?” Okonomiyaki 1 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp…
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Tyrosalata

There once was a restaurant we all loved and then it closed. For years we reminisced about their feta dip. Then, Covid hit and they started up a takeout biz outta their home. Tyrosalata was back and it’s damn good. They didn’t have any this week. So, I went ahead and tried my hand at…
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Ahi Tuna Benedict

Can you tell that I’m missing my Hawaii vacation? The food was so good. I had this ahi Benedict and I am determined to remake it. 1/2 cup precooked rice (sushi rice would be best) Furikake Oil 2 eggs 1/2 avocado, sliced 2 shiso leaves 1/4 lb sushi grade ahi tuna, sliced into 1/2” thick…
