Recipes

This Healthier Blueberry Banana Bread is a lightened up version of the classic homemade banana bread recipe. Plump blueberries are baked into the bread to add a delicious flavor element that’s perfect for breakfast. 

You would think that after moving 5+ times in the past 4 years would make me really good at it. But nnnooooo.

I still have boxes of random artifacts that sit untouched in closets year after year. I still continue to purchase more cookware and appliances despite the fact that they don’t fit in any of my kitchens. And I still wait about a week before moving to even think about packing.

My new apartment search is in full swing, and the only thing that’s keeping me motivated is the possibility of waking up a block from the lake.

Oh, and Healthier Blueberry Banana Bread.

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Steak, red potatoes, peppers, onion and egg are combined to make this super easy breakfast recipe! One Pan Steak and Red Potato Hash is the perfect recipe to use up leftover steak or beef tenderloin.

There are few breakfast foods I like more than a skillet with meat, eggs, and potatoes. Which is why it’s no surprise that this One Pan Steak and Red Potato Hash is one of my favorite recipes I’ve made.

It’s a super easy breakfast recipe packed with protein … and it tastes delicious! I mean, how can you go wrong with tender steak, slightly crispy red potatoes, and runny eggs on top? This is one of those breakfast recipes you can feel confident that everyone will love.

One Pan Steak and Red Potato Hash is especially great if you have leftover steak that you don’t know what to do with. I used leftover beef tenderloin to make this hash, and I happily ate it for dinner, breakfast the next day, and breakfast again the next day. Three days in a row means it must be good, right?

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Another chia pudding recipe for your face. This Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Chia Pudding is a triple whammy. Fresh strawberries and chocolate protein powder are used to make this creamy chia pudding that’s great for dessert or breakfast. 

Am I the only person who actually turns to cooking when life gets stressful? Every time I have a bad day, I come home, put on Spotify on my iPad, and cook up a storm.

Just last night I made THREE recipes. In one night. And I was instantly in a better mood afterwards. While cooking is an inconvenience for some, it’s actually a stress reliever for me. Cooking … and wine, of course.

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Yay for finally spring! Even though it just snowed in Chicago, I’m fairly confident spring is just around the corner. (Knock on wood).

Spring is probably my least favorite season, but it’s also the season that claims Mother’s Day and Easter. Spring time holidays are all about breakfast!

These 12 Clean Eating Breakfast Recipes are the perfect recipes to make for your mom, bring to an Easter brunch, or simply make for yourself. Spring also means that summer is just around the corner, so eating clean is more important than ever if you want to negate all the beer and pizza you ate all winter long.

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This Lightened Up One-Pan Cabbage and Ground Turkey Skillet is a simple and healthy dinner recipe that only requires one pan and about 30 minutes to make!

Never trust a dentist that’s open on Sunday.

I’m pretty sure I learned this the hard way this week. It’s been an embarrassingly long time since I last went to the dentist, so I decided this past weekend was the right time to finally check it off my to-do list.

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This super simple beet salad recipe is full of fresh ingredients that make the perfect side dish. Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts looks super fancy, but is actually totally simple to make!

BEETS.

I think they might be an acquired taste, but ever since I discovered roasted beet salads, I’ve had a special place in my heart for them.

Nevermind the fact that chopping them makes you look like you just committed mass murder with your bare hands.

This Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts is super duper easy to make, yet looks really fancy. Serve this alongside any meal and you’re sure to get compliments from beet lovers.

I sliced the beets, but if you prefer smaller pieces, feel free to chop them. With a simple dressing, candied walnuts, and fresh goat cheese, you simply can’t beat this flavor combination. This would also be great served over arugula or spinach!

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Looking for the best brunch in Chicago? Well, I can’t promise to be a brunch expert, but I can show you some of my favorites! Nothing is better than waking up after a quiet Friday night, ready to start the weekend with a delicious breakfast and (of course) a bloody Mary.

Be sure to tell me in the comments what your favorite is so I can check it out!

I turned to my trusty archive of Instagram photos to recall some of my favorite spots. So here they are, in no particular order, the best brunch restaurants in Chicago according to Jordan.

Longman & Eagle – Don’t worry if the wait is long, you can go in the back for mimosas and donuts! The wait is well worth this amazing chicken and waffles with pork belly hash. YUM.

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What’s better than cauliflower pizza? MINI Cauliflower Pizza Crust Pizzas. These individual pizzas are grain-free and healthier than traditional pizza … yet tastes scarily similar! 

Why is pizza so great? It’s just a combination of crust, sauce and cheese. So simple, yet so irresistibly delicious. Arguably one of the greatest foods ever invented.

The problem?

It’s March. Which means swimsuit season is rapidly approaching. And some evil force of biology made pizza very un-swimsuit-friendly. Sigh.

Well, I’m here to solve all your problems with these Mini Cauliflower Pizza Crust Pizzas! The mini pizzas are so much better than making a full-sized cauliflower pizza crust because you don’t get a mushy middle. They make the perfect crust consistency, completely grain-free!

So next time you’re craving pizza but realize you’ve been eating donuts all winter (cough cough me cough), make these Mini Cauliflower Pizza Crust Pizzas! Use any toppings you like … plus aaallll the sauce and cheese.

YUM.

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These Clean Eating Peanut Butter Banana Muffins make the perfect healthy breakfast recipe, snack, or even sweet treat after dinner! They’re super easy to make and are paleo friendly, clean eating approved, and simply a snack you don’t have to feel guilty about. 

MUFFINS. My mom used to make us muffins every single day when we were in elementary school. Isn’t that something?

Besides the delicious Toaster Strudel, it was the only breakfast I would eat growing up. So muffins every day it was. Blueberry, cinnamon, banana … and the list goes on! This is one obsession I never grew out of.

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