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Hi Reader! It's September, which means back-to-school and back-to-routine season! My kids went back to school last week and it has been so busy with all the prep, orientations and open houses. But we are still not ready to say goodbye to summer, especially because August in Michigan is my favorite! 3 fun things we loved this month were visiting the Meijer Garden to check out the Chihuly Glass Art Outdoor Exhibition, spending a lazy day on Lake Michigan, and even attending an outdoor concert...

Hi Reader! There are always way more fall recipes I want to make than there are weeks in fall, so I narrowed it down for you. If you're only making a handful of pumpkin, apple, and cooler-weather recipes this season, I’d start with these. They’re some of the most-loved fall recipes on Feel Good Foodie, and there’s a good mix of breakfast, dinner, soup, and something sweet. See More Fall Recipes Fall Pancake Mornings🥞 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1 Pumpkin Pancakes "Just the right amount of pumpkin and the right...

Hi Reader! Have you made September's cooking challenge recipe yet? You still have time to join! This month, we’re making my Apple Pancakes – these soft, fluffy pancakes are an easy weekend breakfast made with grated apple in the batter and a warm cinnamon apple topping! SEE RECIPE HERE If you're new to the Feel Good Foodie Cooking Challenge, each month we make the recipe together, and I just ask that you leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star rating and a comment on the website letting me know what you think of...

Hi Reader! Fall baking is officially happening in my kitchen, and I’m leaning all the way in. Give me apples, pumpkin, cinnamon and something baking in the oven and I’m happy 😂 I pulled together a few recipes that feel especially worth making right now, whether you want something for breakfast, an afternoon snack or just an excuse to turn the oven on. Apple vs. Pumpkin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies "These are the perfect fall cookie! Nice & chewy with great pumpkin spice flavor. And super...

Hi Reader! If you’re trying to add more protein to your meals, you don’t need to overcomplicate it. This month I pulled together 5 recipes that make it easy, from breakfast to dinner, and they’re all meals I’d happily make even if I wasn’t paying attention to the protein. Should I keep sending you my monthly high-protein recipes? Yes, keep them coming! No, I'm not interested 45g Protein A dinner that has a little bit of everything: seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, grains, and tzatziki sauce....

Hi Reader! One thing you can always expect from me is that I’ll keep going back to recipes after they’re published. Sometimes it’s because of something you shared, and sometimes it’s a recipe I’ve been wanting to revisit myself. I want every recipe on Feel Good Foodie to be one I still feel really good about sending you into the kitchen to make. So each week, I’m sharing a few recipes I retested, what I learned, and what I changed along the way. Here's what I re-tested this week! Pumpkin...

Hi Reader! If you have a cast iron skillet sitting in the back of a cabinet because it feels a little high maintenance, I want you to pull it out! I use mine when I want a really good sear, crispy edges or a dinner that can go straight from the stovetop into the oven. NEW TO CAST IRON? Here's a quick cheat sheet: Give it time to heat up. Cast iron heats more slowly than some pans, but once it’s hot, it retains heat really well. Dry it right away. After washing, I dry mine completely before...

Hi Reader! Pistachios are one ingredient I never have trouble using up. I grew up eating them in all kinds of Middle Eastern dishes, so they’ve always been a staple in my pantry. And they’re good for so much more than snacking or sprinkling on top of desserts. You can blend them into sauces, use them for a crunchy coating, bake with them or even turn them into your afternoon coffee. So this week, I’m showing you 5 very different ways to use pistachios. If you’ve got a bag sitting around,...

Hi Reader! This month’s vegetarian recipes are all about making meatless meals feel easy and filling, whether you’re cooking dinner, packing lunch, or just trying to add more vegetables to the week. You’ll find a good mix of protein, fiber and plenty of vegetables, so these aren’t the kind of meals that leave you looking for a snack an hour later. Quick note: if a recipe calls for Parmesan, look for one made without animal rennet to keep it vegetarian. Use an immersion blender to blend the...