Jen Elizabeth's Journals
I'm an ordinary mom on a crazy, messy, thrilling spiritual journey
Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes with Whipped Coconut Cream

Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes with Whipped Coconut Cream

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved tropical-flavored sweet things. Pina coladas, caramelized bananas on pancakes, coconut milk smoothies, pineapple upside-down …
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Skinny Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Skinny Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

So, summer in Boston. It’s been raining here. For about one month. Those days when it hasn’t rained, it’s been so …
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Easy Grilled Chive Oil Potato Packets

Easy Grilled Chive Oil Potato Packets

This recipe requires all of three ingredients (plus salt and pepper). Potatoes. Olive Oil. Chives. Sounds kind of plain. Sounds awfully simple. But something …
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Grilled Chicken Caesar Skewers with Kale Pesto

Grilled Chicken Caesar Skewers with Kale Pesto

Independence Day was one of my favorites as a kid (swimming all day! parties! staying up extra late for fireworks!) So I tend to …
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Star-Spangled Lemon Whoopie Pies with Berries and Cream

Star-Spangled Lemon Whoopie Pies with Berries and Cream

I’m a born-and-raised New Englander, so I’ve been eating (and loving) whoopie pies for as long as I can remember. But I …
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15-Minute Cherry Barbecue Sauce

15-Minute Cherry Barbecue Sauce

In the past, when I wanted to throw together a quick summer dinner, I’d rely on grilled meat with a packaged, processed barbecue …
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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Bites

Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Bites

There have been recipes that I’ve carefully planned, tweaked and experimented with, and failed – time and time again – to get right. So frustrating. …
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Easy Quinoa Cheddar Bake with Chicken and Broccoli

Easy Quinoa Cheddar Bake with Chicken and Broccoli

I think nearly every American is well acquainted with this dish: the Baked Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole. Featuring plenty of white rice and …
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Skinny “Overloaded” Potato Skins

Skinny “Overloaded” Potato Skins

Meat-and-Potatoes-Guy and I sometimes place an order for “Outrageous Potato Skins” from a nearby chain restaurant. They’re made of crispy fried potatoes, cheese, …
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Healthier Pasta Bolognese

Healthier Pasta Bolognese

After learning we’ll probably get another foot of snow this weekend (after already receiving 2+ feet of snow this month), I knew it was …
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“Sweet Surprise” Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

“Sweet Surprise” Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

If you want to do something a little unexpected (and baked from scratch!) for your Valentine this year, I think I may just have …
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Healthy Marinara-Smothered Meatball Sliders

Healthy Marinara-Smothered Meatball Sliders

I was first introduced to the idea of a “Meatball Mini Burger” when reading over a restaurant menu. I instantly saw one name written …
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Skinny Gingerbread Cupcakes with Sweet Cinnamon Glaze

Skinny Gingerbread Cupcakes with Sweet Cinnamon Glaze

These cupcakes are heavenly. I got them wrong a few times – I tried them with a low-fat cream cheese frosting, which was way too …
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One-Dish Dijon-Herb Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables

One-Dish Dijon-Herb Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables

One-dish chicken recipes are really the best of both worlds. A one-dish chicken recipe is a hearty, healthy, delicious, comforting, meal that can please …
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“Cinnamon Bun” Apple Tartlets

“Cinnamon Bun” Apple Tartlets

Good news and bad. Bad News: I completely failed in my mission to create a Healthy Cinnamon Bun that still tasted like an actual …
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Skinny Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Skinny Broccoli Cheddar Soup

I have an interesting discovery to share today: Healthy broccoli cheddar soup still tastes as rich and comforting as the classic version. …
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Skinny Sweet Potato Home Fries

Skinny Sweet Potato Home Fries

I know sweet potato casseroles – usually made with lots of butter and marshmallows – are a sugary, super sweet American classic, especially around Thanksgiving. But …
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20-Minute Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait

20-Minute Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait

Meat-and-Potatoes-Guy and I get two Thanksgivings every year. We go to my family’s house for a Thanksgiving lunch in the afternoon. Then we …
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Double Chocolate Cherry Black Forest Waffles

Double Chocolate Cherry Black Forest Waffles

I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned Germany in a post before, which is odd because, of the places I’ve traveled, Germany …
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Red, White, and Blue Dessert Nachos (With Fresh Berries and Coconut Cream)

Red, White, and Blue Dessert Nachos (With Fresh Berries and Coconut Cream)

Independence Day was one of my favorite holidays as a kid. If my family didn’t spend the day at the beach (on the …
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