Copycat True Food Kitchen Butternut Squash Pizza

If you've never eaten at True Food Kitchen before, you're missing out!! But also if you don't have one near you, deepest condolences. This place has quickly become one of my favorites because they focus on high quality/fresh ingredients, superfoods, and eating to nourish your body. However, I was determined to recreate this at home and not spend $15 every time I wanted it. This is another one of those recipes that just gives you all the Fall feels and comes together quicker than you would think. If you've tried the real thing, I really hope this recipe is close to what you remember and satisfies that craving :)

• Do not, I repeat do not buy a whole butternut squash and proceed to peel and chop it up yourself. First of all, you will have enough to feed an army. Even if you buy the smallest butternut squash you can find, it will produce so much. The one positive about that though is that you can freeze leftovers.

• Second of all, peeling and chopping this thing was very difficult and like the worst 15 minutes of my life. Had I known it would be that much effort, I def would have gone the pre-chopped route. Save yourself so much time and effort and buy it pre-chopped!! Most grocery stores should sell it like this, I know Trader Joe's does.

• If you want to make this a few times throughout the week, highly recommend prepping some of the ingredients beforehand like the caramelized onions, squash and kale. It will make your life so much easier!

• This recipe (like most of mine) really comes down to preference of how much each ingredient you want. It calls for one whole onion but don't put the entire onion on one pizza if that's too much. Use however much you think it needs and then store the rest for another pizza or to use with another dish

• I used Kitehill almond ricotta with this and it was d i v i n e

• You will probably have a lot of leftover kale, might I suggest using it for my Kale and Curried Chickpea Salad? :)

Buffalo Cauliflower Bake

I feel like I'm going to get some dirty looks for saying this, but I don't really care for football as much as I used to. I used to get super emotional and felt like it was the end of the world if my team lost a game (war eagle anyways), but it just doesn't excite me as much as it used to. First world problems, am I right? Anywho's, I still love me some football food and I figured anything with buffalo sauce as an ingredient counts as such. What I appreciate about this recipe is how low fuss it is, even by my standards. If you've ever had fried buffalo cauliflower wings this gives me the same vibes, but without the dipping of each piece of cauliflower in batter and breading and all that mess. Not to mention this would make a great side for Thanksgiving too. All in all, lazy girl approved :) Also, please ignore how untoasted my breadcrumbs are in these pictures, I decided to tweak the recipe after the fact. Okay, proceed to the recipe!

• I've tried this recipe with both chives and green onions as a garnish and it really comes down to preference. Chives just have a stronger flavor so if you aren't a fan, the green onions (scallions) will work just fine.

• I used Primal Kitchen buffalo sauce for this recipe and I must say, its probably one of the best buffalo sauces I've ever had. It can be pretty pricey, but it's worth it in my opinion. Super clean ingredients and it has a thicker, more creamy texture than normal buffalo sauce which tends to be more runny. You can find it at Sprouts, Whole Foods, or Thrive Market but I was able to get 2 very large bottles at Costco for the price of one, small bottle anywhere else. Also makes a great dipping sauce. But if you can't handle the heat, I would not get this brand. It is fairly spicy!!

• If you're feeling extra lazy, highly recommend buying cauliflower pre-chopped. Trader Joe's sells a bag for around $2-$3. I'm all for shortcuts!

The BEST Ever Slow Cooked Eggs

These eggs are pure nostalgia for me. Growing up I would go over to my aunt's house on the weekends, sometimes for breakfast and sometimes for dinner. But breakfast always meant turkey bacon, a Sam's club croissant, and these incredible slow cooked eggs. And let me tell you, there is no better combo. I still remember the wooden spatula and tiny white ceramic pan she used and they would turn out perfect every time. Whenever I make this it just takes me back and gives me all the warm and fuzzies. Now, if only I could learn how to make her chicken curry....

Ok onto the recipe!

• Most days when I eat eggs I try to pair it with something nutrient dense like a smoothie or a couple handfuls of fruit but when I'm feeling indulgent a buttery croissant is the way to go. You could also put this on some toast with a little shredded cheese or drizzle some honey and red chili flakes, the possibilities are endless!

• The key to getting these eggs right is stirring continuously. This way it's not sitting on heat for a long period of time. You'll want a consistency that is fluffy, soft, and almost spreadable. It may take a few times to get the hang of it but once you do, you'll know exactly how you want them cooked each time