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stuffed sweet potatoes with cilantro lime crèma

stuffed sweet potatoes with cilantro lime crèma

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a cozy fall meal idea 🍂 crispy baked parmesan c

a cozy fall meal idea 🍂 crispy baked parmesan chicken, mashed sweet potatoes, and arugula salad. a healthy meal meets comfort food 🤝 recipe below!

baked parmesan chicken:
-2 thinly cut chicken breast, sliced lengthwise
-1 egg
-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
-1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
-1/3 cup grated parmesan
-1 tsp granulated garlic
-1 tsp paprika
-1 tsp sea salt
-1/2 tsp black pepper

slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise. grab three bowls. in (1) add 1/4 cup plain flour. in (2) whisk one egg. in (3) add bread crumbs and all seasonings. coat each piece of chicken in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture. add to a sheet pan or cast iron skillet. bake at 400F for 30 minutes or until crispy and cooked to an internal temp of 165F.

mashed sweet potatoes:
peel 3 sweet potatoes and cut into large cubes. bring a pot of water to a boil with 1 tsp sea salt. boil potatoes until fork tender, about 25 minutes. drain water and either (a) mash with a potato masher (b) use a hand mixer to mash or (c) my favorite method, add to a food processor until smooth. add 2 tablespoons salted butter, 1 tsp granulated garlic, and salt / pepper to taste.

arugula salad:
handful of arugula, tossed in vinaigrette dressing, with parmesan flakes on top. enjoy!

fall simmer pot 🍂🍎✨🤎 an easy way to mak

fall simmer pot 🍂🍎✨🤎 an easy way to make your home smell amazing. save for a cozy fall day!!

I used:
-apple slices
-lemon slices
-cinnamon sticks
-rosemary sprigs
-star anise
-cloves
-water

fill the your pot about 3/4 the way full with water and add the ingredients (feel free to mix and match with what you have on hand!)

bring to a boil and turn the heat down to low simmer. let simmer and your house will smell amazing! add more water if you need, and re-use multiple times 🍂

World, meet Rinnie 🕊️✨🫶🏻 Corinne Bel

World, meet Rinnie 🕊️✨🫶🏻

Corinne Belle Finke born 9/12/24 at 11:04pm weighing 8lb 3oz and 21 inches long 🥹 I can’t believe you’re ours

Soaking up every second of the newborn bubble 🫧🍼🧸

honey cinnamon pumpkin iced latte 🎃✨🍂 my f

honey cinnamon pumpkin iced latte 🎃✨🍂 my favorite local coffee shop makes a honey cinnamon latte that inspired me to make at home with little pumpkin twist. so good!

ingredients:
-2 shots espresso (I used decaf)
-1 tbsp pumpkin purée
-1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
-sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
-ice
-milk of choice, I use whole milk

instructions:
-brew 2 shots of espresso
-whisk in 1 tbsp pumpkin purée, 1 tbsp honey, sprinkle of cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice) to the espresso shots
-add ice to your glass
-pour over ice and top the rest with as much milk as you like!

best flavor of the fall season? 👀 I love pumpki

pumpkin chocolate chip muffins 🎃✨ these babie

pumpkin chocolate chip muffins 🎃✨ these babies are gluten-free and fluffy as can be! a tried and true recipe I make every fall season first thing. they’re the perfect sweet treat that’s not overly sweet!

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
3 eggs
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup almond butter or another drippy nut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup oat flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
2/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips or measure with your heart 🧡

INSTRUCTIONS:
Start by adding pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and nut butter to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until combined.
Next, add in the dry ingredients: almond flour, oat flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking powder. Fold all dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until a batter forms.
Fold mini chocolate chips to the batter, saving some to sprinkle on top of the muffins.
In a greased or lined muffin tin, portion the batter evenly to make 12 equal muffins (or 10 larger ones).
Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool, remove from the pan, and enjoy!

mentally, I’m here🎃🧸🍂🍎🕯️ happy

mentally, I’m here🎃🧸🍂🍎🕯️ happy september 1✨ cozy season is upon us and fall recipes are on their way!

what are you most excited for this fall?! I’m excited to have our baby girl (any day now!), cozy days on the couch, nourishing meals, pumpkin patches & apple orchards🥹

full day of eats at 36 weeks pregnant!!! 🥑 only

full day of eats at 36 weeks pregnant!!! 🥑 only a few more weeks to go 🥹

also i wanted to note that I was definitely not this eating normally until well into my 2nd trimester, almost the third! so if you’re still struggling to get your usual meals in, you’re not alone🫶🏻 some days I’m absolutely ravenous 😅 and other days I’m not so it’s always changing ❤️

breakfast: sourdough toast, mashed avocado, @good_culture cottage cheese, lots of salt & pepper, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic glaze drizzle

lunch: kale ceasar salad with crispy chicken🥬 I chopped and massaged the kale with olive oil, baked up some gluten-free Costco chicken nuggets, added cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and @primalkitchenfoods ceasar dressing.

iced raspberry leaf tea with pineapple juice and strawberries

snack: peanut butter filled dates covered in chocolate

dinner: greek chicken marinated skewers, cucumber/tomato salad, golden potatoes, and homemade tzatziki

not pictured: my water intake & supplements!

#whatieatinaday #wieiad #36weeks #36weekspregnant #firsttimemom

summer pasta salad series pt. 3! this is my favori

summer pasta salad series pt. 3! this is my favorite pasta salad recipe I’ve been making for years, so it’s only right that it be a part of the pasta salad series!

It’s made to be served warm with chicken, brown rice pasta, veggies, and a simple white wine vinaigrette🤭 perfect for meal prep, summer nights, bbqs and more!

ingredients:
-16oz brown rice pasta, rotini
-1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
-1/2 red onion, finely chopped
-1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
-3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
-1/2 tbsp oregano
-1/2 cup olive oil
-1/4 cup white wine vinegar
-sea salt + cracked black pepper, to taste
-2 chicken breasts, diced into small pieces (seasoned with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and paprika)
-more olive oil for cooking

-Start by boiling the brown rice pasta in a large pot. While the pasta boils, chop your veggies.
-In another pan, cook the diced chicken with a little bit of oil, on medium to high heat, seasoned with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and paprika until fully cooked through. Set aside.
-Once the pasta is al dente, drain the water and add it back to the pot. To the pot, add the chopped bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, oregano, olive oil, and white wine vinegar. Toss until everything is combined and coated in the vinaigrette.
-Add the diced (cooked) chicken and mix until it’s all combined. Season with more salt and pepper to your liking. Serve warm and enjoy!

pov: you can’t stop making this sandwich for lun

pov: you can’t stop making this sandwich for lunch everyday 😋 there’s just something about green goddess dressing with fresh herbs in the summertime 😮‍💨

green goddess dressing (add everything to a food processor and blend until smooth):
-1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
-1 cup cilantro
-1/2 cup basil leaves
-1/2 shallot
-1 tbsp honey
-1 tbsp Dijon mustard
-1 tbsp white wine vinegar
-sprinkle of sea salt

sandwich:
-2 slices of sourdough bread
-green goddess dress spread on each piece
-a few slices of turkey, I used @applegate (sometimes I use a grilled chicken breast which is equally as good!)
-1 slice mozzarella cheese
-2 slices heirloom tomato, sprinkled with sea salt
-microgreens or your favorite green
-toast each side on the stove with 1 tbsp grass fed butter and enjoyyyy!

back with another full day of eats, 34 weeks pregn

back with another full day of eats, 34 weeks pregnant edition!! details below ❤️

also please note that I was definitely not this eating normally until well into my 2nd trimester, almost the third! so if you’re still struggling to get your usual meals in, you’re not alone🫶🏻

pre-breakfast: a perfect protein bar straight out of bed because the 3rd trimester hunger has me absolutely ravenous 😅

breakfast: @amylufoods breakfast chicken sausage links and some hash browns cooked in 1 tbsp grass fed butter. plus a few blueberries 🫐

water with electrolytes per usual 💦

snack: fruit salad that I prepped for the next few days with a few summer fruits- cherries, peaches, pineapple, blueberries, and strawberries. a little orange juice and honey drizzled on top 🍒🍓

lunch: salmon & mango rice paper rolls 🍣 dipped in coconut aminos

dinner: homemade hibachi bowls with chicken, fried rice, veggies, and yum yum sauce

dessert: 1 slice banana bread of banana bread that I’m pretending with help the 3rd trimester nightly leg cramps 😂😭

nest with me pt. 2!!! 🪺👼🏼 getting all the

nest with me pt. 2!!! 🪺👼🏼 getting all the organizing done and trying to stay calm before baby girl makes her appearance! any other moms feel so clueless when they had their first baby? I feel like I have all the products and all the things but still no idea what to expect until she arrives 😅🩷

Baby Checklist (screenshot the list and select the text to copy / paste!)

-Target Haul for PP & miscellaneous
-Postpartum Supplies Cart + Pajamas
-Set up bassinet by bed
-Set up stroller
-Recliner
-Car seat install
-Finish nursery walls
-Dresser
-Set up crib
-Wash baby clothes / swaddles / cloths
-Baby Essentials basket
-Stock diapers / wipes / creams
-Register at the hospital
-Find a Pediatrician
-PP cart & pajamas
-Sterilize bottles / pacifiers / pump parts
-Birth and Newborn Courses
-Hospital bag
-Make freezer meals

#nestwithme #preppingforbaby #firsttimemom #organizing

grilled corn & zucchini hot honey orzo 🌽🍯 th

grilled corn & zucchini hot honey orzo 🌽🍯 this mightttt be the best pasta salad I’ve ever made, recipe below!

ingredients:
-8 ounces orzo (1/2 of a 16oz box), cooked to package instructions
-1 tbsp grass fed butter
-drizzle of olive oil for cooking
-3 ear of fresh sweet corn, cut off the cobs
-1 small zucchini, quartered
-1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
-1/2 red onion, finely diced
-2 handfuls of arugula, chopped
-1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
-2 chicken breasts (seasoned with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and paprika), chopped

dressing:
-1/3 cup olive oil
-1/4 cup red wine vinegar
-1/4 cup hot honey
-1/2 tsp sea salt
-cracked black pepper, to taste

instructions:
-cook your orzo to package instructions. drain and set aside to cool. cook your chicken breasts to your liking. I sliced each large breast in half lengthwise, then seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika, and cooked on medium high heat 3 minutes per side until the internal temperature was 165F. chop into pieces and set aside.
-to a pan, add one tablespoon of butter and a drizzle of olive oil along with corn kernels and zucchini. cook until golden brown and soft. set aside.
-to a large salad bowl, add cooled orzo, grilled corn and zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, arugula, parmesan, and grilled chicken.
-whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over the salad. toss until everything is full coated. for best results, chill in the fridge until cooled. serve with some more drizzled hot honey and parmesan flakes on top. enjoy!

a little nesting vlog!!! 50 days away from my due

a little nesting vlog!!! 50 days away from my due date and it feels like crunch time🥹🩷✨

since we’re first time parents and it feels like we really have no idea what we’re doing, being over-prepared feels comforting for me 😂 stay tuned for part 2 as we tackle the nursery!!!

Baby Checklist (screenshot the list and select the text to copy / paste!)

-Target Haul for PP & miscellaneous
-Postpartum Supplies Cart + Pajamas
-Set up bassinet by bed
-Set up stroller
-Recliner
-Car seat install
-Finish nursery walls
-Dresser
-Set up crib
-Wash baby clothes / swaddles / cloths
-Baby Essentials basket
-Stock diapers / wipes / creams
-Register at the hospital
-Find a Pediatrician
-PP cart & pajamas
-Sterilize bottles / pacifiers / pump parts
-Birth and Newborn Courses
-Hospital bag
-Make freezer meals

#nestwithme #firsttimemom #firsttimeparents #prepforbaby #preppingforbaby

what I eat in a day at 32 weeks pregnant! sharing

what I eat in a day at 32 weeks pregnant! sharing a full day of eats while pregnant feels…vulnerable? 😅 so go easy on me

also please note that I was definitely not this eating normally until well into my 2nd trimester, almost the third! so if you’re still struggling to get your usual meals in, you’re not alone🫶🏻

breakfast: yogurt bowl with granola & fresh cherries

lunch: grilled corn & zucchini hot honey pasta salad

watermelon juice mocktail using my @namawell juicer & @drinkspindrift to top it off

dinner: pineapple chicken tacos

dessert: chocolate chip 🍪

babymoonin’ into 32 weeks 🏝️👼🏼🌙✈

babymoonin’ into 32 weeks 🏝️👼🏼🌙✈️ ft baby girl kicks at the end🥹

grilled chicken ceasar pasta salad 🥗🤍 recipe

grilled chicken ceasar pasta salad 🥗🤍 recipe below

nothing better than pasta salad in the summertime! this one takes about 20 minutes and my whole family loved it!

inspo: @choosingchia 🥰

ingredients:
8oz Cavatappi pasta
1 cup chopped kale, stems removed
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce, stems removed
1 cup shredded parmesan
2 grilled chicken breasts, chopped (can sub a can of crispy chickpeas or add both!)
1 bottle @primalkitchenfoods ceasar dressing (+1 tbsp water to thin it out)

instructions: start by cooking your pasta to package instructions. I boiled mine for 8 minutes with 1 teaspoon of sea salt. rinse, drain, and set aside to cool.

cook your chicken breasts to your liking. I seasoned mine with salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika, and cooked on medium high heat 3 minutes per side until the internal temperature was 165F. chop into pieces and set aside.

chop the (washed) kale and romaine lettuce into small pieces making sure all stems are removed. to a large salad bowl, add cooled pasta, cooked chicken, kale, romaine, Parmesan cheese, and ceasar dressing. my dressing was on the thicker side so I transferred it to a bowl and combined it with 1 tbsp water to thin it out before tossing it with my salad!

chill in the fridge until cooled and enjoy! 🤍

30 weeks of growing you👼🏼🌾 somewhere al

30 weeks of growing you👼🏼🌾

somewhere along the way things change from “we’re having a baby” to “that’s our daughter”

as the days inch closer and with every kick I feel, I dream about who you’ll be. we’re excited, nervous, and filled with joy to meet our girl🤍

📸 @rebekah.albaugh.photographer

Baby Finke is a…..🩵🩷 We can’t wait to me

Baby Finke is a…..🩵🩷 We can’t wait to meet you!!! 🥹

We’ve been keeping a secret…. 🥹✨ Baby Fin

We’ve been keeping a secret…. 🥹✨ Baby Finke coming soon! We can’t wait to be your mom + dad 🤍

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