Posts By: Lisa

Quick and Easy: Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: I absolutely, positively cannot keep a jar of Nutella in my house. It never ever stands a chance. Willpower, schmillpower. It’s way too tempting. I blame my most recent moment of weakness on Target. Yes, that’s right, it’s all Target’s fault. What began as a quest for… more »

Keepin’ Cozy with ChiLentil Soup

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ChiLentil Soup

As the temperatures begin to dip, leaves begin to fall, the baseball season comes to a close and the Presidential debates rage on, there’s nothing better than coming home to something warm, filling and flavorful. Enter: ChiLentil Soup. No, the recipe doesn’t hail from Chicago. In fact, this one is a TRB original. Well, sort of. I… more »

The Lighter Side: Devin Alexander’s Pumpkin Pie Bars

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Pumpkin Pie Bars

Always on the lookout for “healthy” versions of old classics, I’ve already been contemplating the upcoming holiday season. (Okay, so I started thinking about it back in July, but you can’t really blame me, can you?) With my favorite flavors in the spotlight — pumpkin, cinnamon, maple, pecan and apples — there is plenty of… more »