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Hi, I'm Marcie! I'm a culinary school graduate sharing easy, healthy recipes rich in seasonal produce and whole foods. My recipes will show you how easy it is to cook delicious recipes from scratch!

Persimmon salad
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Fall salads you need to try

Hi Reader, I eat salad every single day no matter what season it is. And pretty much anything goes -- I'll toss whatever I have on hand in the bowl and it always comes out great. I have to admit that fall salads are my absolute favorite. I love incorporating my favorite massaged kale salad or arugula with ingredients like leftover roasted butternut squash, shaved brussels sprouts, broccoli florets, apples, persimmons, pomegranate, beets and more. All of the salads I make really shine with one...

BBQ turkey meatloaf

Fall has arrived and my autumn decorations have been out for over a week. I'm hitting a pumpkin patch this week hopefully and picking up pumpkins for my porch. This is the best season! Today I'll be watching football all day and cooking Sunday dinner for my family. Do you have any fun plans? I've got (5) recipes below that I hope you'll try this week. You'll find everything from breakfast, salad, dinner and dessert, and every recipe is easy to prep for the week ahead. Which recipe are you...

Roasted pumpkin apple soup

Hi Reader, Fall has officially arrived, which means soup season has too! While I eat soup year round, I enjoy eating more during the colder months when comfort food is a must. The glory of soup is that you can make it with almost anything you have on hand, including protein, fresh or frozen veggies, and pantry staples all apply. I've rounded up (5) of some of my favorites below, but you can also check out my collection of 20+ Best Soup Recipes to try as well. What's your favorite fall soup?...

Marry me chicken soup

My favorite season is just days away -- I'm so excited for fall! There's a chill in the air, and I'm craving all the comfort food. I'm sharing (5) recipes below that I hope you'll try this week. You'll find everything from breakfast, lunch, salad, dinner and dessert, and every recipe is easy to prep for the week ahead. Which recipe are you trying first? Hit reply and let me know! Happy cooking, Marcie 5 Recipes To Cook This Week Breakfast: Almond flour pumpkin bread I baked this loaf last...

Pumpkin pie bars

Hi Reader, With fall just one week away, pumpkin season is officially here! And there's a lot more you can do with pumpkin than bake a loaf of pumpkin bread. Whether you're grabbing a can of pumpkin purée or bringing home a fresh pumpkin from the farmers market, my pumpkin produce guide has everything you need to make the most of it this fall. My guide has a great collection of cozy dinners, baked goods and scrumptious desserts to choose from, and you'll also learn which pumpkins are best for...

Slow cooker turkey chili

Sometimes I just don't feel like cooking, but dinner isn't going to make itself. Or is it?! Dump-&-go dinners do practically make themselves. They're like getting a night off from cooking yet you still get a home cooked meal. I love when that happens. :) Below, you'll find (5) of my favorite dump-&-go dinners. Many are made in the slow cooker, but they also work in the oven or on the stove top in a Dutch oven. Which one are you trying first? Hit reply and let me know! Happy cooking, Marcie...

Apple Crock Pot Steel Cut Oats

Hi Reader, Apple season is upon us! Whether you're going apple picking or buying them at your favorite market, I've lined up some of my most popular apple recipes. The recipes below are the ones that readers make time and time again, and I've also linked my apple produce guide so you can find even more delicious ways to use apples. What's your favorite way to use apples? Hit reply and let me know! Happy cooking! Marcie Most Popular Apple Recipes Easy Apple Crisp ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clare said, "This is my...

Guinness beef chili

I almost always have a pound of ground beef tucked away in my freezer because there are so many ways to turn it into dinner. It's quick cooking, versatile, and perfect for those nights when I have absolutely no idea what to make. From easy casseroles and one-pot dinners to soups and bowls, there are just so many delicious ways to use it. I've got (5) of my favorite ground beef recipes below. Not a fan of ground beef? Swap it out with your favorite ground meat. What is your favorite way to use...

Italian stuffed peppers

Hi Reader, September is one the most unique months of the year as we can enjoy tomatoes, zucchini and peaches the same month as pumpkin, apples and pears! I've been more than ready for fall after a hot, smoky summer. It's already getting cooler, so I'm craving comfort food in all forms. Below I've rounded up some of my favorite recipes from my September produce guide. Check out the guide for even more inspiration! What produce are you most excited to use this month? Hit reply and let me know!...

Grilled cilantro lime chicken

Hi Reader, Labor Day is less than 2 weeks away, so it's all about making the most of summer produce before it's gone. I don't know about you, but once September rolls around, fall is all I can think about. Who else is ready for all things pumpkin and apple?! With that in mind, I've rounded up (5) recipes to try before summer ends. Think grilling, fresh salads, summer dessert and more. What are you making first? Hit reply and let me know! Happy cooking! Marcie Must-make end of summer recipes...