Notes about Recipes in this book

• Banana-coconut baked oatmeal

  • brianna_lozwij on April 05, 2026

    I love this recipe and have made it several times. Everyone I've made it for has asked for the recipe.

• Not your Mom's egg casserole

  • julesamomof2 on October 06, 2019

    I picked this recipe because I was searching for a make ahead brunch dish that didn't contain loads of cream and cheese. This one had plenty of whole milk (i used lactose free) and just a cup of cheese for a whole dish. I used Trader Joes chicken breakfast sausage and dairy free cheddar (personal preference) and it turned out great! Great brunch dish for a crowd.

• Takeout cashew chicken

  • sloane_mgqknp on April 26, 2026

    Can also make with baked tofu rather than chicken.

• Chicken tinga tacos

  • jimandtammyfaye on May 22, 2022

    Frequent meal for company. Start with 1/2 amount of pureed chipotles in adobo and add more to taste. Charring the tortillas over a gas flame takes them to the next level.

• Quinoa chili

  • Mtougher on February 16, 2026

    Made this for Superbowl. I add liquid smoke, but otherwise use the recipe exactly as is, and even meat lovers don't miss that there isn't any meat in this chili. So good! A go to crowd pleaser!

• Thai-spiced rice bowls

  • gamulholland on April 14, 2025

    This was, unfortunately, a fail. The broth was just unpleasant, and we wound up skipping this and doing something else for dinner. I’ve had better luck with other recipes from this book, so I think this is a rare underwhelming one.

• Immunity smoothie

  • sloane_mgqknp on April 22, 2026

    Great in the winter - my kids ask for it.

• Bronzed Pavlovas

  • sloane_mgqknp on April 22, 2026

    Has become our Easter go-to; no notes!

• Yogurt shortcake

  • Mtougher on February 01, 2026

    This is such an easy, delicious recipe! A staple dessert in my house?!

  • sloane_mgqknp on April 22, 2026

    Easy and a family favorite.

• Two Peas and Their Pod

  Melissa makes me want to become a minimalist! Her house is gorgeous and her recipes are easy to make and so good!

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• Books for Better Living

  Simplify your life and your kitchen but don't give up great food and flavor.

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