This post was sponsored by my friends at Chobani. Written 100% by me. We are in the midst of sweet potato season, with the majority of them hailing from North Carolina and California. Get excited! Baking them in an extra hot oven is my favorite...

With fall comes peak sweet potato season. This 5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potatoes I created for Food Network’s “Healthy Eats” blog highlights the savory side of this root vegetable. Paired with skinless chicken thighs, these simple ingredients transform into a easy but mouthwatering dinner. You might also enjoy: Pumpkin...

  Behold my 5-Ingredient Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Feta. This flavor bomb does double duty as either an entree or a side dish, and can be ready in 30 minutes. Go get yourself some more of this goodness, won’t you?

Avocados Shine at Breakfast Sponsored post This casserole showcases the versatility of avocados–baked for breakfast. Whip up this vibrant casserole the next time you’re serving brunch, or bake it the night before to have at the ready for early risers. Each serving provides an excellent source...

 Use sweet potato to add seasonal taste to waffles This is a time of year that I surely want to get my fill of all the produce the season has to offer, and sweet potatoes are very high on my list. My friend Kim prepared...

Last time I visited my friend Kim, she made these scrumptious waffles which were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They don’t taste overly sweet like you might think they would, so they can be served at any time of day....

Cinnamon-infused and slightly sweet pumpkin paired with savory chive and sour cream flavored purple Peruvian potatoes brings you the best of both worlds. And the contrast of orange and purple offers a striking presentation to serve on Halloween. Each 1/2 cup serving provides 7 grams...

Elevate your green bean casserole with my crispy shallots! Crispy Shallots 3 medium shallots, very thinly sliced (use a mandolin if you have one) 10 ounces canola oil Salt Place the shallots in a small saucepan and cover with the oil. Turn the heat on high until the shallots bubble...

These stuffed jackfruits are sweet and creamy enough to serve as dessert. You can enjoy them right away with a fork-and-knife wrap them individually and freeze, nibbling on them as a frozen treat. Pull them from the freezer a couple of minutes before biting...