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  • Turkey burger on a wooden board, assembled on a bun with curly leaf lettuce, heirloom tomato, onion, and basil mayo.

    Juicy 5 Ingredient Turkey Burgers

  • Small bowl with lentil salad mixed with avocados, carrots, peppers, and cilantro. Gold spoon rests in bowl, large serving bowl in background.

    Avocado Lentil Salad with Cilantro Curry Dressing

  • Bowl full of vegan chickpea salad with sliced avocados on top and second bowl full of crackers in the background.

    Simple Vegan Chickpea Salad with Avocado

  • Gold spoon in focus above a bowl of curried red lentil soup on top of a blue and green geometric tablecloth.

    Coconut Curried Red Lentil Soup (Plant-Based)

  • Bowl full of lightly green, zucchini soup with parmesan croutons, shredded parmesan, and chives on top.

    Creamy Zucchini Soup with Parmesan Croutons

  • Picture of a fall salad with apples displayed on a blue oval platter. The platter is full of leafy greens with sliced and fanned-out apples, chopped bacon, and pecans. Salad tongs, apple, and jar with dressing line the edges.

    Simple Green Salad with Apples and Bacon

  • Plate full of Quick and Easy Shrimp Tacos. Each taco is made with corn tortillas, which are filled with seasoned shrimp and veggies, pico de gallo, guacamole, and queso fresco. A bowl with more guacamole and a tray with more shrimp and veggies sit in the background.

    Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos in 30 Minutes

  • Top down view of a spoon in a bowl of miso soup with tofu

    Easy Miso Soup with Veggies & Tofu

  • Glass bowl filled with 10 Minute Cucumber Avocado Salad. The salad includes sliced cucumber and red onions, cubed avocado, a sesame soy dressing, and sesame seeds.

    10 Minute Cucumber Avocado Salad

  • Gray bowl on wooden surface, full of sauteed kale, tossed with cubes of seared paneer cheese, and topped with lemon zest.

    SautΓ©ed Kale with Pan Fried Paneer

  • Bowl full of guacamole chicken salad surrounded by tortilla chips.

    Guacamole Chicken Salad (Quick and Easy)

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More road trip highlights! We traveled 2,500+ mile More road trip highlights! We traveled 2,500+ miles along the west coast. 2 weeks, 3 states, 2 destinations, and lots in between. Now we're both ready to not be in the car for a while and get some space apart πŸ˜„. Nothing like arguing over directions for two weeks with your sibling! No trip to Seattle is complete without a little rain and a visit to Pike Place Market. The mountain came out to say hello. A sample of all the amazing food we ate on this trip. The PNW has some phenomenal food. After a couple weeks of indulging, we're really excited to get back into home cooking. DM us for food recommendations in Seattle and Portland! Enjoying the sunset. Our first night in Seattle. We were both so happy to be out of the car for a bit. For two southern Californians who are surrounded by very different trees most of the time, we were both so excited to get back into PNW forests. Literally a breath of fresh air. Rachel drinking Rachel's ginger beer. Missing the trees and waterfalls already. If you're in Portland and looking for good food and drinks in a sort of speakeasy atmosphere, check out Scotch Lodge. Cool place and definitely worth a revisit next time we're in town. "Uniquely me [us]" playing around at Hopscotch Portland. Another great meal and random find. Obligatory waterfall selfie. Switching up our usual food photography for pictures of nature. We got some great shots, but we were also trying to be present and enjoy being there. Reminder to take pictures, but also not let it stand in the way of experiencing a place. We used to visit the Seattle area every summer as kids. So we stopped by one of our favorite spots: a bridge that goes over railroad tracks and takes you out to the beach on the other side. Still special after all these years.
After some very last-minute planning, we set out o After some very last-minute planning, we set out on a sister road trip from Southern California to Seattle. Road trip snacks were packed. A mix of sweet and savory. Mostly shelf stable items, and cheese sticks in the cooler. Scenes from the road. Everything from SoCal palm trees to NorCal mountains through Shasta, and pine trees in Oregon and Washington. State welcome signs are always exciting. California is so big that making it to new states felt so good! Calamari on a sunny day in Seattle. Amazing views over the sound. Pastries and mochas, obviously with whipped cream. Some of the amazing food we've had so far. Salmon, clams, poutine, and more. Sunset β˜€οΈ More to come!
We love breakfast burritos, but have you tried a b We love breakfast burritos, but have you tried a breakfast quesadilla? They're easy, cheesy, and great for lazy weekends. We like to fill ours with eggs, bacon, cheese, and hashbrown patties. Dunk them in guacamole, sour cream, and your favorite salsa for a super delicious way to start the day. Get the recipe on our blog (link in profile), or DM us to have the link sent to you. Happy weekend!
If Cobb salad is on the menu, at least one of us i If Cobb salad is on the menu, at least one of us is going to be ordering it. Or we make it ourselves! The combo of super fresh and healthy produce with lots of protein and a tangy vinaigrette is just so good. Plus our own twist: crunchy bacon flavored croutons for balance and texture. This California classic is a big salad that even non-salad eaters will love.Β  What you'll need to make it at home: - lettuce - hard boiled eggs - bacon - rotisserie chicken - cherry tomatoes - blue cheese - avocado - green onion - cubed bread for croutons - dressing = basil + olive oil + lemon + honey + mustard + S&P Grab the full recipe on our blog (link in profile)!
Craving fall flavors in the middle of a heat wave. Craving fall flavors in the middle of a heat wave. Even if it's warm out, are you going hot or iced on your coffee order?
Easy turkey burgers, just 5 ingredients in the pat Easy turkey burgers, just 5 ingredients in the patties (plus salt and pepper). Add on your favorite burger toppings and you're set. They're super juicy and flavorful and excellent for weeknight dinners. Or make a batch and eat them throughout the week. Pro top: whip up some of our basil mayo to spread on the bun, and melt some provolone cheese on the patties. Recipe on the blog! πŸ”
Not sure what to do for breakfast this week? Make Not sure what to do for breakfast this week? Make a batch of our homemade cranberry orange granola! It's easy, healthier and tastier than store-bought and super make-ahead friendly. It's loaded with protein from almonds and almond butter, fiber from rolled oats and dried cranberries, and vitamin C from fresh orange juice. Save this post and whip up a batch of this granola for breakfast all week! Full recipe on our blog (link in profile)! We've got tips for how to make sure it's crispy, plus other ways to customize it too!
Poaching fish in coconut milk might sound kinda fa Poaching fish in coconut milk might sound kinda fancy, but it's actually really easy and really good! This cod cooks right in a coconut broth with lemongrass, ginger, fish sauce, Thai chilies, and lime, so you get a ton of flavor without much active cooking. It comes together in under an hour, including prep time, making it totally weeknight-friendly, which is what you need now that it's back-to-school season! And it’s basically a one-pot meal. Tip: heat up some frozen rice for a super easy and time-saving side. Recipe is on the blog (link in profile)!
This is one of our favorite ways to eat peak seaso This is one of our favorite ways to eat peak season corn. This creamy chipotle corn dip is sweet, smoky, a little spicy, and loaded with queso fresco, lime, cilantro and obviously CORN. It's great as a dip for tortilla chips, but we've also got other ideas for how to eat it. Enjoy it: on tacos on burgers in quesadillas on top of grilled chicken or baked salmon Recipe is on the blog. Get it through the link in our bio!
Whenever we're asked what our favorite recipes are Whenever we're asked what our favorite recipes are, we always include this lentil salad with cilantro curry vinaigrette. It's full of fresh ingredients, pre-cooked lentils (so easy), and an amazing dressing. We've been making it for a long time and have shared it with a lot of people. It's great for potlucks, meal prep, dinner parties, and busy weeknights. Plus you may convince some lentil haters that they're actually delicious with this recipe! Full recipe on our website.

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