Avocado Toast Recipes With a Little Upgrade

Smashes Mexican Beans Avocado Toast recipe | Girlfriend is Better
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What fruit improves your skin, has more potassium than a banana, and helps you feel fuller longer? That’s right, the lovely avocado, princess of the produce aisle. We’ve collected 5 of our favorite avocado toast recipes that go beyond mashed […]

Watermelon Season is Upon Us! 5 Recipes to Try

Watermelon fruit pizza recipe | Girlfriend is Better
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We’ve got watermelons in our garden just in time for summertime barbecues. Since a watermelon is about 92% water, it is the perfect hydrating fruit for hot, sunny days. You can do the old slice-and-dice routine, or get a little […]

Strawberry Season is Upon Us! Top 5 Recipes to Try

Strawberry baskets from farmer's market | summer recipes | Girlfriend is Better
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April showers bring May strawberries! Mother’s Day has got to be the easiest holiday for treats. Simply add a strawberry or two and you’ve got an instant tasty drink or dessert. Here are 5 easy ways to use Mother Nature’s […]

Jambalaya: Healthy Southern Comfort

Healthy Jumbalaya Recipe | Girlfriend is Better
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Is healthy Southern comfort an oxymoron?  Not with this recipe!  Since we’re still in the cold weather months, I like to eat my veggies warm.  This jambalaya recipe is a household staple and my kids will even eat the leftovers!  […]

Fondue Holiday Parties With a Retro Vibe

Fondue parties are fun + easy! | Girlfriend is Better
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Fondue much? I went through a short period of fondue-craze back in my 20’s. I think I owned at least 10-15 different pots at one time. But what’s not to love? Fondue parties are an easy way to entertain and […]

Vintage Tumblers for Healthy Mocktails

Vintage tumblers | Bianca cocktail glasses | Girlfriend is Better
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As the holidays are ramping up and with New Year’s Day around the corner, it’s time to focus on glassware. Vintage tumblers are so pretty and add a little glamour to any party. It’s easy to find a few scattered […]

Skillet Cooking, Care + Recipes

Skillet care, health + recipes | Girlfriend is Better
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Feeling tired?  Add a little iron to your diet with a skillet!  Cast-iron skillets are my new obsession as of early this year.  Not only do they conduct heat beautifully, they go from stove top to oven easily, too.  Learn […]

Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe Helps You Stay Well

Vegetable Beef Soup slow cooker recipe | Girlfriend is Better
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Now that we’re getting into official Fall-mode, I’m leaning away from salads and am getting my veggie quota in soups. When it’s earlier in the season, I like something hearty but with a broth to keep it on the lighter […]