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Spinach and Lentil Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

2 Comments / Lunch, Recommended Recipes / Kristine

I have a lot of love for lentils. I could even count the ways: culinarily, nutritionally, texturally, and versatilely. (You can read about my family history with the legume in this post.) Suffice it to say they’re a pantry staple for me and I like finding ways to serve them up besides the traditional bowl […]

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A Week’s Worth of Trader Joe’s Dinners for Less than $100

2 Comments / Dinner, Recommended Recipes / Kristine

What if I asked you to plan a menu? Come up with five dinners with side dishes, and be sure it’s reasonably priced and relatively nutritious. Would your head explode? Or is this par for the course for your weekly tasks? While menu planning strikes fear into the hearts of many, I actually find it

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