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PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE TRIFLE Trifles are about as eas

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE TRIFLE Trifles are about as easy as they come. You alternate layering some pudding or whipped cream with a hard cookie...put it in the fridge and its completely transformed! This one alternates between chocolate pudding, pumpkin purée, whipped cream, and Graham crackers, but you could also do ginger snaps 🙌🏼 don’t forget the candied pecans on top!! Aka Fall in a bowl.
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Ps: (Do you say pe-cahn or pea-can?!) I totally say pea-can ☺️
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https://biteyourcravings.com/pumpkin-chocolate-trifle/

Asparagus with Parmesan Breadcrumbs New side dish

Asparagus with Parmesan Breadcrumbs New side dish recipe! We’ve been making our asparagus like this for years now - sprinkled with Italian breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, & drizzled with olive oil 😍 The flavors are that good we never want to change it up!
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If you struggle eating greens or find them bland, this is your match!
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https://biteyourcravings.com/asparagus-with-parmesan-breadcrumbs/

Do you believe that this Apple Tart was one of the

Do you believe that this Apple Tart was one of the first recipes I posted on my blog back in 2017? I love this tart still because it’s so easy and looks stunning 😍
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You only need one pre made pie crust, an apple or two, cinnamon sugar, and some honey! The oven does the rest by browning and caramelizing it all. And spiraling the apples has the coolest effect when it’s finished!
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Perfect for wanting Apple pie but not having enough time or patience to make it! Plus it’s wayyy smaller (and lower on the calories)
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https://biteyourcravings.com/apple-tart/

Okay a break from all the desserts I’ve been pos

Okay a break from all the desserts I’ve been posting to bring you veggies finally! 😬🥕 This one happens to be the most popular side dishes on my blog, but I mean...it’s only because these carrots are roasted in brown butter. So like, when you put them on your plate on Thanksgiving, you’ll eat them cause you really want to...not cause you feel bad no one’s taking them 😂 Brown Butter & Thyme Roasted Carrots
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https://biteyourcravings.com/brown-butter-thyme-roasted-carrots/

Every couple days I’m managing to emerge from Ba

Every couple days I’m managing to emerge from Baby Land to reconnect with real life. You know, to realize things like, what day it is, when’s the last time I left the house, & where clean pants are 😂 Recently - we realized that Thanksgiving is just 5 days away!
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This is a weird year, so traditions and food are worth their weight in gold now. Your table might look a little different this year. Probably a little smaller. But, you’re still looking forward to traditional recipes you’ve had every year & testing out new ones. I know I feel this way.
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I want recipes that make me feel good, that make me feel positive. That make me happy it’s our sons first Thanksgiving, even though we won’t be celebrating with family. Even though he won’t be eating ANY of the food since he’s 6 weeks old, the traditions will still be upheld. And this recipe, is one his great great grandmother used to make.
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Don’t sleep on this beauty. It’s Chocolate Graham Cracker Icebox Cake and it’s as delectable as it looks, but very simple. Three ingredients simple! It tastes like, well...like grandma made it! Okay I’m biased 😉
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https://biteyourcravings.com/chocolate-graham-cracker-icebox-cake/

Things that I was working on before going into lab

Things that I was working on before going into labor that I was so excited to share with you guys...THESE Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts!
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They’ve been on the blog this whole time just waiting to be shared 😭 They’re as delicious as they look, but weigh in at only 154 calories and EACH doughnut has 7 grams of protein! 🤯 I’m really proud of this recipe! The epitome of eating what you crave without an ounce of guilt!
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Get the recipe on the blog from the link in bio!
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https://biteyourcravings.com/baked-apple-cider-doughnuts/

The day I went into labor I was in complete denial

The day I went into labor I was in complete denial. My due date was still over a week away. Even though I had mild cramps all day, I couldn’t possibly be in labor, so I worked until 4pm. The day before I was so frustrated because I was convinced I’d be pregnant forever 😬 However, this was a little different. The baby was moving like he hadn’t in weeks. The cramping was not letting up since 3am that morning. Thanks to some strong encouragement from my mom & husband I went to the doctor to get checked. Sure enough - I was in early labor! At 5:30pm the doctor told me to go home & relax...but by 10pm I was having contractions in our apartment building parking lot so intense I was full on crouching on the ground 😂
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Tom drove us to the hospital avoiding all the potholes while I clenched his hand every 3 minutes. By 11:30pm my water broke, this was the real deal. By 12am I had an epidural and slept in short naps until 6am when it was time to push andddd 2.5 hours later (!!!) at 8:40am he was born!
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Except, there was no immediate crying. There was no bonding after they wrapped him either. We shared a brief hug (this photo) before they took him to the NICU. I’ll forever remember the quiet little sniffles Jack made when he was born because he was struggling to breathe. I didn’t have a birth plan, but I did have expectations for what things would be like immediately postpartum. This was not it.
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Those two weeks in the NICU seem distant now, thank god. Back and forth to the hospital twice a day to sit by his crib for hours at a time and hold his little finger, humming you are my sunshine to him. He has been doing amazingly well since coming home 3 weeks ago - making us forget all about the rough start.
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I couldn’t imagine loving this tiny human more...but I know every day I do. It’s funny thinking that it was him in there all along ❤️

I’m so happy to finally share with you all where

I’m so happy to finally share with you all where I’ve been for the last month! 🍼💕Jack Thomas was born on October 7th at 8:40am, 7 lbs 14 oz and 20.5 inches long! 👶🏻 After what felt like a very long pit stop in the NICU, we’ve been home with our son for the last two weeks...getting to know him and him getting to know us. It’s been sleepless, messy, and the time is mostly spent with all of us being hungry! We are without a doubt, deliriously in love with him 😭 birth story to follow soon! #baby #babyannouncement #babyarrival #onemonthold

Reminiscent of Italian summers, picnics, and decad

Reminiscent of Italian summers, picnics, and decadent yet simple food - this new Prosciutto & Parmesan Panini recipe is one of my favoriteee simple lunches! Its flavors are sharp and briny, yet fresh and rustic. Get the recipe on the website or in my bio!
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https://biteyourcravings.com/prosciutto-parmesan-panini/

I’ve got another new recipe for you 🙌🏼 Lem

I’ve got another new recipe for you 🙌🏼 Lemon Garlic Shrimp over Creamy Polenta 😍 - this is a quiccck 30 min dinner that looks super impressive on the plate, which means it’s really flexible.
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And the flavor? It’s like shrimp scampi meets your creamiest bowl of grits. Nestled together. See that butter sauce?
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This whole beautiful dish is 600 calories / 44 grams of protein! Find the recipe in my bio or on biteyourcravings.com!
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https://biteyourcravings.com/lemon-garlic-shrimp-over-creamy-polenta/

The great debate: when should pumpkin start making

The great debate: when should pumpkin start making an appearance??! This year, I say, AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. (It makes me feel closer to my due date 👏🏼) #500weekspregnant
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These babies are Pumpkin Magic Bars though and (I think) are appropriately named. But I’m biased. Kick off fall with these 7 layer bars and let me know if you agree!
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https://biteyourcravings.com/pumpkin-magic-bars/

Remember brunch? Fun times.

Remember brunch? Fun times.

Things that happened on the blog in August: cake t

Things that happened on the blog in August: cake that doesn’t need to bake, takes 15 minutes to assemble, and is 100 calories per slice! aka Chocolate Graham Cracker Icebox Cake, you gotta check this one out 😋🍰
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https://biteyourcravings.com/chocolate-graham-cracker-icebox-cake/

Put yourself first for once 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 and then...do it again.

*experiments with clams once, starts making them e

*experiments with clams once, starts making them every day*
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But seriously though, I’m putting this on my list of recipes I need to test again because we were stunned with how easy it was to make and how amazing they came out! Clams seem intimidating, but my experience was that it was easier than making chicken! Plus they’re loaded with iron. What’s something you’ve never made because you’re a little intimidated by it?

10% double scoop of chocolate ice cream in a waffl

10% double scoop of chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone, but 90% baby (and swelling) 😂 #notafoodbaby
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Hi all! Sorry for the bit of a hiatus. I’m 32 weeks and growwwing and let me tell you, nesting is REAL. I took a little bit of time to focus on getting caught up for baby’s arrival because let’s be real, my due date may be mid October, but babies certainly have their own plans! (That we do not know about!)
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I’ve also been cooking up a storm so I have a whole slew of recipes just dying to get out for you! Stay tuned!

I fully encourage you to eat dessert on a diet. I

I fully encourage you to eat dessert on a diet. I fully encourage you to eat the things you love on a diet. I fully encourage you to NOT diet, while on a diet. Throw it all out. Throw out all the “I can’ts, I shouldn’ts...and all the typical fad advice you’ve absorbed over time. *inserts Oprah’s I LOVE BREAD meme*
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The only thing you need to know is this: as long as you’re tracking your intake, you can eat whatever the hell you want and reach your fitness goals. You either need to be in a calorie surplus or a calorie deficit depending on your goal. That’s it. That’s the holy grail.
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By the way these are Choco Banana Nut Muffins. They are delish and you can & should be eating these too!

That one time (at the end of May) when I did a hik

That one time (at the end of May) when I did a hike called “Stairway to Heaven” at 5 months pregnant in an area known for black bears and rattlesnakes. 🐻🐍 It was 3 miles uphill (1,000 foot incline) and it took me...very long 😂. Panting, sweating, and aching feet - but look at that view! Downhill was great 😅🏔 #hikingmakesmehappy

85 CALORIE ICE CREAM FLOAT // ⁣ 8 oz diet cream

85 CALORIE ICE CREAM FLOAT //
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8 oz diet cream soda
1 scoop of Halo or Nicks ice cream
Topped generously with fat free whipped cream
A straw & lots of napkins
*don’t plan on sharing*

Our bodies (& mind) give us back what we give to i

Our bodies (& mind) give us back what we give to it. ✨
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Seeing progress in a number can be addictive: on the scale, in personal records, in clothing sizes - but the ultimate driving factor (I think) you should become most addicted to on your journey is how GOOD you start to feel.
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Pay attention to how your quality of life changes instead, the feeling of putting your health first (even just an hour a day), the idea of pushing your body further every time, the feeling of strength & willpower (even if they’re moments that come & go).
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The reason the term “diet” can be so dangerous is because it feels like it also means “temporary”. How many times have you said: I’m on a diet, I’m off a diet, I’m restarting my diet....
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Taking good care of yourself is a lifestyle not a temporary thing. So if you’re on a temporary diet that’s NOT sustainable (aka you keep quitting your diet), the effectiveness of it is going to be pretty low.
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That’s why your WHY has to be rock solid. My why (beyond the obvious) is that I‘m addicted to feeling strong. I love challenging myself and being amazed that I can do what I didn’t think I could. And that aspect makes sticking to anything SO much easier. 💫

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