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Marinated Tomatoes
We are dwindling down from tomato season here in Oklahoma. A friend told me the other day this is the latest he's ever had tomatoes on...
crystal hillis
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Today is Race Day for my 2 cross-country runners, which means we spent the chilly morning soaking up sunshine and criss-crossing 2 local...
crystal hillis
Sep 7, 20241 min read
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Lemony Brussels
Think you don't like Brussels? I can almost guarantee it's one of 2 things stopping you from it: You aren't cutting them small enough, or...
crystal hillis
Aug 18, 20241 min read
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Coming up roses
Every once in awhile, there is a little surprise in the kitchen. Because I firmly believe that recipes are suggestions, I often...
crystal hillis
Jan 5, 20243 min read
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Magical Dates
Can we talk about dates? Those little, brown, shriveled, sticky fruits that have a pit harder than granite? You know them? I lived the...
crystal hillis
Nov 18, 20232 min read
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Herby Mushroom Risotto
Mmmm, risotto. If you say it just right, it sounds super fancy and even calls for a chef's kiss, muah!! But truly, this dish is very...
crystal hillis
Oct 27, 20234 min read
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Recipes are suggestions.
Friends, I have to level with you. We are friends, right? I hate recipes. Yeah, I said it. They are so limiting. What if I don't have a...
crystal hillis
Sep 26, 20222 min read
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Back to School Week, Part 3: In a rush
Let's face it. Less than an hour to spend cooking is typical more days than not, right? Especially the first few weeks of school when...
crystal hillis
Aug 9, 20223 min read
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Back to School Week, Part 2: Heavy Cooking days
Though it might only be once a week (for me it's usually Sundays!) If you have a bigger pocket of time, you can set your week up well. As...
crystal hillis
Aug 8, 20223 min read
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Back to School Week, Part 1: Prep
Regardless of your feelings toward Back to School week... it's coming. What are some of the things you notice with Back to School? One of...
crystal hillis
Aug 7, 20222 min read
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Cooking for a family with variety
In my family, I have 2 plant-based eaters, 3 gluten-free eaters, 1 sugar-free + 4 low sugar eaters, and 1 semi-picky eater. And some of...
crystal hillis
May 31, 20222 min read
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look alive.
**pulled this up from a couple of years ago...how much has changed, and how much hasn't. ** Spring 2020 has been nothing short of...
crystal hillis
May 24, 20222 min read
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Holiday Broccoli Rice Casserole
Holidays can be a stark reminder that you are the odd one out if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions. It's something I hear...
crystal hillis
Nov 26, 20212 min read
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Sweet Potato Chili
Is it possible to actually summon Fall with a simple pot of chili? Asking for a friend...who is tiiiiirrrred of the heat and ready to...
crystal hillis
Sep 17, 20212 min read
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Saucy Chipotle Mushrooms
Need a veggie main? Sometimes I have a craving for mashed potatoes and my entire meal plan basically revolves around "something to go...
crystal hillis
Jul 24, 20213 min read
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THE Tomato Soup
This is THE tomato soup. Good for you, and it is so yummy. *Bonus! It's an easy one to sub in dōTERRA essential oils. In the winter when...
crystal hillis
Apr 10, 20211 min read
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Marinated Tofu with Roasted Veggies
Once upon a time, the tired princess needed a quick vegan dinner for herself and her prince, since the royal kids were eating leftover...
crystal hillis
Mar 13, 20212 min read
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The. Best. Granola.
One of my husband's favorite breakfasts is yogurt with granola and fruit. He usually takes his breakfast with him to eat at stoplights...
crystal hillis
Feb 16, 20213 min read
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Free 3-day Meal plan
For the last week, my doTERRA community has been hosting a 21-day Healthy Habits Challenge. Each day there is a different "task"...
crystal hillis
Feb 7, 20212 min read
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Happy Leftovers!
One of the best things about a Thanksgiving meal is the leftovers. Seriously. I've told you that I am basically famous in my family for...
crystal hillis
Nov 28, 20203 min read
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