Always trust your heart and follow where it leads you because it can lead you to some wonderful things.
Like Guacamole Fries.
Yes, you read that correctly. Guacamole Fries. 
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Dill Pickle Salad
I have loved pickles for as long as I can remember. My parents would hand me a pickle as a small child and I would happily eat it and then ask for more. I love the crunch. I love the sour. I love it all. While I tend to lean towards big, fat, kosher dill pickles, I haven’t met a pickle I haven’t liked.
Which is why I obviously had to make a salad featuring them. 
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Trying Something New: Carrot Jicama Slaw
I know, I know. Thanksgiving is not typically a time to try something new. Everyone has their traditions and everyone has their favorite dish that MUST be on the table. My family is the same way but that doesn’t mean we aren’t slightly adventurous. 
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Coconut Garam Masala Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower power strikes again. If you weren’t aware, I love cauliflower. Not only is it delicious simply roasted it is one of THE most versatile vegetables.
Don’t believe me?
Just a few ways you can use cauliflower:
- Mashed into a creamy smooth puree
- As a pizza crust
- As rice
- As taco/burrito/taquito filling
- Creamy sauce
- Bread
- Tater tots
- “Steaks” (not actual steak just cooked like one)
- Brownies (yes)
I mean, cauliflower is pretty much on the same level of magical as unicorn tears. 
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Zucchini Fries- Gluten & Dairy Free
I’m a weirdo that loves going grocery shopping. I know it’s the chore that most people detest the more. I sort of get it too. You have to deal with other shoppers and that one person who doesn’t realize you steer a cart like you drive a car, STICK TO YOUR SIDE PERSON AND DON’T TAKE UP THE WHOLE AISLE!! You have to think about what you need and what food to make. You have to stand in a line and there is always someone with 50 items in the 12 or fewer lane. It’s frustrating and boring and a chore to get over as soon as possible.
But I still love it. 
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Life Healthfully Lived 