Recipe: Jambalaya

• Post author:organicallyoptimistic
• Post published:October 25, 2019
• Post category:Recipes

Those of you who know me well know that I absolutely LOVE New Orleans. I've been known to turn to Jason out of nowhere and say "Can we go back…

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Recipe: Loaded Ramen Soup

• Post author:organicallyoptimistic
• Post published:February 1, 2019
• Post category:Healthy & Frugal / Recipes

This recipe is actually one of my mom's creations that she shared with us recently, and it is one of those recipes you want to have multiple times a week…

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Recipe: Chicken Burgers

• Post author:organicallyoptimistic
• Post published:October 7, 2018
• Post category:Healthy & Frugal / Recipes

I love a good grass-fed beef burger from time to time, don't get me wrong. But we've started making chicken burgers at home from time to time too and I…

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Recipe: Instant Pot Butter Chicken

• Post author:organicallyoptimistic
• Post published:April 14, 2018
• Post category:Instant Pot How-To / Recipes

Yes, you read that right. Butter. Chicken. This is a concept that I first heard about on a Facebook group for Instant Pot enthusiasts, and at first it didn't sound…

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Recipe: Chicken Ramen

• Post author:organicallyoptimistic
• Post published:March 7, 2018
• Post category:Recipes

By now you all know I am a big fan of quick, easy, healthy meals that are equally delicious. Prior to my time in Chicago, my knowledge and/or appreciation for…

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Recipe: Chicken & Freekeh Soup

• Post author:organicallyoptimistic
• Post published:February 18, 2018
• Post category:Recipes

This soup was one I made on a whim last month in the midst of a snowstorm. As corny as that sounds, it's totally true. I had made an Easy…

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Recipe: Smoky Poultry Rub

• Post author:organicallyoptimistic
• Post published:February 14, 2018
• Post category:Recipes

When it comes to eating healthy, I often hear people say they think healthy food is bland. It shouldn't be this way, you guys! There are so many delicious and…

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Recipe: Better Bone Broth

• Post author:organicallyoptimistic
• Post published:December 27, 2017
• Post category:Healthy & Frugal / Instant Pot How-To / Recipes

I've been making bone broth for years now. It all started after finding out how simple and delicious it was when I read Lisa Leake's 100 Days of Real Food…

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Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

• Post author:organicallyoptimistic
• Post published:October 18, 2017
• Post category:Recipes

A day late and a dollar short... that's a saying, right? For those of you who saw my post on my personal Facebook the other day, you know I promised…

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Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

• Post author:organicallyoptimistic
• Post published:March 5, 2017
• Post category:Recipes

I fell in love with Chicken Tortilla Soup in college. There was this adorable family owned Mexican Restaurant that was about halfway between our apartment and two of my classmates'…

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