This time of year is perfect for cozy, warming dishes. We've collected our favorite comforting recipes to tempt your tastebuds without sacrificing your weight loss goals this holiday season. From classic comfort foods like mac and cheese to healthy versions of holiday treats, you can enjoy all your favorites without overindulging. These recipes are easy to make and will please even the pickiest eaters. So put on your fuzzy slippers, light a fire, and settle in for our favorite comforting...

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A quick and easy lunch can make mealtime easy, even when you're on the go. Take a look at all the quick and easy Dashing Dish lunch ideas on our website. Here are a few easy lunch ideas to get you started.

Sandwiches

You can't go wrong with a simple sandwich for a quick, portable lunch. Sandwiches are easy to pack with protein and nutrient-rich veggies like lettuce, tomatoes, sprouts, and avocado. You can try fillings like chicken salad or even hummus and vegetables to create a delicious,...

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Kitchen gadgets are an essential part of any home cook's arsenal. They can make prepping, cooking, and serving meals much more manageable and efficient. As someone who loves spending time in the kitchen, I appreciate the value of having the right gadgets on hand. Overall, these are just a few kitchen gadgets I love and rely on daily. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting, investing in quality gadgets can make a world of difference in the kitchen. Enjoy!

Force of Nature Cleaner

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I recently received a question on how I store my foods that I meal prep! Today I"m sharing how I meal prep different foods I make in advance for the week, how I store them, and how long they are good for! I hope this makes meal prep even more simplified! Here's how I meal prep produce, meat, pasta, and baked goods, and how I store them for the week!

Produce

How do you meal prep produce?

For produce, I often meal prep one of two ways, depending on the type of produce. I always wash (with a...

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If you are considering meal planning but aren't sure where to start, here are a five no-fail tips to make it simple!

1. Use the Dashing Dish Meal Planner. Dashing Dish has pre-made meal plans as well as the ability to make your own custom meal plans. Boom - we take all the guess work out!
2. Create Theme Nights. Having 1-2 nights a week that are set (ie: Pizza Fridays, Taco Tuesdays), makes planning a lot easier, leaving the rest of the week to try new things!
3. Plan in Blocks. I tend to plan and...

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Life gets busy, and when it does, healthy habits can be the first thing to suffer if we're not intentional. The good news is that regardless of how busy your schedule gets, it only takes a few easy steps and a short amount of time each week to maintain the healthy habits that are important to you.

One of the most common mistakes I see people make when it comes to maintaining long-term good habits is overcomplicating meal planning and prepping. There are seasons of life that only allow for...

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Kids "Charcuterie Boards" are something that I have been making for Maddie since she turned two, as a way of introducing new foods to her. I started by filling a mini muffin tin with a few of her favorite foods, followed with a few muffin tins with new things to try. It quickly became a hit with her (and me, because it was a stress-free way of serving lunch), and I have come to find out it is perfect for how most kids, especially during the summer – grabbing a little bite at a time while...

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If you are new here, or haven't yet heard, I'm expecting my second baby, due in June. With my due date being just a month away, i have been in nesting mode around here, getting all things ready for baby, which of course includes preparing meals and getting the freezer stocked for when our bundle arrives! Whether you are preparing for a baby, or a busy season of life, freezer meal prep is a great way to have healthy home cooked meals on hand when you don't have time to cook! Today I'm sharing...

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Last weekend my husband and I saw a comedy show. We laughed so hard, and I nodded emphatically as the comedian talked about the barrage of food allergies and sensitivities known to this generation. He charismatically explained the hierarchy of gluten-free to lactose intolerant to peanuts, the “King Kong” of food allergies. It rang hilariously true. By medical necessity, my family is gluten and egg-free. My daughter is lactose intolerant, as well as a devout vegetarian.

Staying the course in...

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