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the best creamy pumpkin marinara sauce recipe

by Jackie Newgent  |  December 2, 2024  |  1 Comment
Hello comfort food season! Nothing says comfort quite like a rich, velvety sauce that bridges the gap between classic Italian flavors and cozy winter-time vibes. So meet The Best Creamy Pumpkin Marinara Sauce Recipe. This velvety sauce is likely to become your new favorite kitchen obsession… a magical blend that transforms an ordinary pasta night into something beyond the ordinary. You’ll love the robust taste of marinara softened by the silky earthiness of pumpkin. Plus, it’s got a hint of garlic and subtle nutty undertone from cashews. Ultimately, it’s both indulgent and nourishing. The best of both food worlds!
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frozen chocolate chip-chickpea cookie dough snack bars

by Jackie Newgent  |  June 10, 2023  |  1 Comment
I was daydreaming about chocolate chip cookie dough. So, I whirled up this recipe for frozen chocolate chip-chickpea cookie dough snack bars. And they do not disappoint! They have all the taste and texture that you’ll expect, but in the form of better-for-you snack bars. (No, these won’t taste anything like hummus!)
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focaccia-style skillet chickpea flatbread

by Jackie Newgent  |  May 20, 2023  |  1 Comment
Focaccia-style skillet chickpea flatbread is one of those recipes that you didn’t know you needed… until now! Focaccia is a flat leavened bread from Italy. Socca is a chickpea flatbread (unleavened bread) with origins in Italy and France. And this fun-to-make, focaccia-style skillet chickpea flatbread is from my very own kitchen!
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busy bean & tortilla soup

by Jackie Newgent  |  May 3, 2023  |  1 Comment
When busy (which is like all the time these days!), I’ve got several super-easy go-to recipes that I like to whip up. Busy Bean & Tortilla Soup is one of those. And it’s perfect timing right now for Cinco de Mayo.
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