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If you caught the very last segment from The Flexible Life, you know a little bit of the “why” behind what I do. My life has been a whole lot of trial and error—after all, we’re not equipped with a guidebook or a set of instructions when we come into this world! But in the […]

10 Truths About Living Flexibly

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Gluten Free Lemon Bars

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In the world of gluten-free delights, few treats stand out as prominently as classic Gluten-Free Lemon Bars. I’ve been making Ina Garten’s classic recipe for many years and found it produces the absolute best lemon bars. I make mine (as I do all my baked goods) gluten-free, but you certainly don’t have to. These bars […]

Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

Desserts

Gluten-free brownies

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These caramel swirl gluten-free brownies are such an indulgent, delicious Valentine’s Day treat. And, a bonus they boast a surprisingly gooey center that will melt your heart! The secret to achieving a gooey center for any brownie recipe you follow is to watch your oven carefully and underbake your brownies slightly. There is really nothing […]

Caramel Swirl Gluten-Free Brownies

Recipes

brussels sprout salad

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Salads are a staple in my diet and one of my favorite new recipes to create! This Brussels sprout salad has craveable ingredients like freshly chopped sprouts, salty parmesan cheese, juicy pomegranates, and a tangy mustard dressing that leaves your diners wanting more. YUM! Crisp vegetables like Brussels sprouts tend to hold up well as […]

Brussels Sprout Salad

Salads and Sides

apple cider

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I grew up skiing in Deer Valley and have memories of the world’s best hot apple cider served across all the dining spots on the mountain. For me, hot apple cider is nostalgic so this spiced slow cooked hot apple cider has a special place on my holiday menu. As I grew up I’d serve […]

Spiced Slow Cooked Hot Apple Cider

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

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Holidays always call for classic comfort treats and make in advance–no fuss creations like these pumpkin snickerdoodles, that leave you time to enjoy family and friends. Snickerdoodles are a simple cookie that get rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked just perfectly so there’s no crunch, just soft, chewy deliciousness. As always these are gluten free […]

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

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M&M Cookies

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I’ve never really met anyone who doesn’t love M&Ms or chocolate chip cookies, so this combo is a classic winner. I’m pretty religious about only ever serving chewy cookies (I just never understood crunchy cookies personally)–so, not over baking these is essential so that they stay nice and soft. I also love the idea of […]

Soft Chewy M&M Cookies

Desserts

Pumpkin Caramel Blondies

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We live in a world of great challenge and disagreement right now but at least we can all agree that everything is good about pumpkin and caramel right? Life’s simple pleasures are as important as ever to responsibly indulge in. These gooey and delicious squares are absolute perfection for Thanksgiving or anytime of the year […]

Pumpkin Caramel Blondies

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pizza zucchini

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I love everything that my friend Pamela Salzman creates – I just wish we lived closer so we could film more Instagram recipes together! I also love anything that mimics the flavors of pizza without the loaded heaviness and carbs, so when Pamela posted this I knew I had to share it with you. These are […]

Pizza-ish Zucchini Boats

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crispy and cheesy smashed cauliflower

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Move over junk food, these craveable cauliflower bites may just take the place of loaded cheesy snacks. Made with just cauliflower, seasoning and cheese, these come out so crispy and flavorful I’d probably recommend doubling the recipe. Here’s a peek into the process: First, I steam the cauliflower briefly so it’s soft enough to smash […]

Crispy and Cheesy Smashed Cauliflower

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crispy and cheesy smashed cauliflower

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Move over junk food, these craveable cauliflower bites may just take the place of loaded cheesy snacks. Made with just cauliflower, seasoning and cheese, these come out so crispy and flavorful I’d probably recommend doubling the recipe. Here’s a peek into the process: First, I steam the cauliflower briefly so it’s soft enough to smash […]

Does 5:00 pm ever roll around and you still have no clue what to make for dinner? Here are my fallback dinner meals that take 20 minutes or less!

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Despite all the best laid out plans, sometimes 5:00 pm rolls around and I have no ideas for dinner. I may not even have my usually fully stocked fridge, forcing me to rely on just a few staples. Here are my fallback dinner meal ideas for when you have no idea what to cook… plus […]

gluten free banana bread

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Gooey, flavorful, light and satisfying. Need I say more? The original inspiration for this recipe came from one of my visits to Canyon Ranch. They serve their version of this bread every morning at their rocking breakfast buffet (I don’t recommend eating this daily, it’s extremely hard to resist). Here is my spiced up gluten-free […]

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