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Whole Wheat Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins

Dana Sandonato

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Hi! I’m Dana. Welcome to my food-centric space on the Internet where I share (mostly) wholesome, sustainable, and approachable recipes for home cooks that want to eat smart(er).

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Spring Favorites

Bowls of quinoa salad topped with tuna.

Round white plate stacked with bright green seared baby bok choy with a black pinch bowl full of black and white sesame seeds.

Close up of jar of pickled radishes with spices in the background.

Greek Turkey Burgers stacked with fresh toppings.

Fresh buns stacked with fresh Italian ingredients.

Pasta al Limone piled in a bowl with arugula, whirled around a fork.

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As Seen In…

Good Housekeeping, MSN, Country Living, Today, Pure WOW, BuzzFeed

As Seen In…

Good Housekeeping, MSN, Country Living, Today, Pure WOW, BuzzFeed

Pizza. And bruschetta. In one tasty garlicky bite.

Pizza. And bruschetta. In one tasty garlicky bite. ✌🏻
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Friday night pizza? We’re always here for it.
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Get the recipe here 👇🏻
https://www.killingthyme.net/2019/04/24/easy-bruschetta-pizza/
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I freaking love these whole wheat chocolate chip m

I freaking love these whole wheat chocolate chip muffins, and you will too 🍫
Whole wheat flour results in a drier texture, so adding extra moisture is CRUCIAL. This recipe contains a few ingredients that you DO NOT want to skip out on, nor make substitutions.
〰️an extra egg
〰️olive oil
〰️unsweetened applesauce
〰️one apple, peeled and grated
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So much flavor, moisture, and a fair amount of healthy components for a muffin!
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Snag the recipe here 👇🏻
https://www.killingthyme.net/2020/02/08/whole-wheat-dark-chocolate-chip-muffins/
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Messy tacos? Totally here for them 🌮🌮 . My I

Messy tacos? Totally here for them 🌮🌮
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My Instant Pot Ground Turkey Tacos have become a weekly thing. They’re a hot request and one of the more popular visited recipes on the blog 🙌🏻
I feel like I post about these a lot. But there’s a reason for it.
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Here’s the recipe: https://www.killingthyme.net/2019/01/07/instant-pot-ground-turkey-tacos/
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So, serious question: are you team hard shell or team soft shell? 🤔
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Why spend a day canning when you can spend 30 minu

Why spend a day canning when you can spend 30 minutes quick pickling? 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Making a brine is so easy!
You want equal parts water and vinegar. Here are the types of vinegars you can choose from:

〰️White vinegar
〰️Apple cider vinegar (my fave)
〰️Red wine vinegar
〰️White wine vinegar
〰️Rice wine vinegar
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And adjusting flavors? That’s the fun part. Here are some of the best spices and herbs to use when flavoring your quick pickled veggies:

〰️Salt—I always just use regular ol’ kosher salt or sea salt.
〰️Sugar—Cane sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar work beautifully. You can skip out on sugar if you’re avoiding it, but I find it really rounds out the flavors.
〰️Whole spices—mustard seed, fennel seed, allspice berries, coriander, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes are great.
〰️Ground spices—smoked paprika, turmeric; these also give you a gorgeous pop of color.
〰️Garlic cloves—smash them and keep them whole for a mild flavor; smash and slice them for a more potent flavor.
〰️Garlic scapes
〰️Fresh ginger
〰️Fresh herbs—dill is usually the only fresh herb I pickle with, but you can also use oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
〰️Dried herbs—Bay leaves are fantastic. I have yet to use any other dried herbs in my canning, but I’ve read that dill, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and marjoram work very well.
〰️Pickling Spices—You can buy a pre-packaged blend of pickling spices to make things easier. I love this blend; it has everything and is so so tasty!
〰️Hot peppers—I love adding thinly sliced serrano or jalapeño peppers to my jars for a little kick.
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For more tips on quick pickling, and four different recipes to try, head on over to the blog 👇🏻
https://www.killingthyme.net/2021/04/05/quick-pickled-vegetables-four-ways/
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Another low key pandemic holiday weekend? I think

Another low key pandemic holiday weekend? I think you should still eat well 😌 A charcuterie board is the perfect thing for grazing. It’s got everything:
meats and cheeses; salty, sweet, and savory.
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Here’s how I build my board:

🥓Italian meats!
Soppressata
Calabrese
Mortadella
Capicola
Prosciutto
Genoa Salami

🧀 Cheeses!
Aged cheese: Cheddar, Gouda, Gruyere, Manchego, and Parmesan/Parmigiano-Reggiano

Soft cheese: Goat, Brie, Camembert, Feta

Firm cheese: Manchego, Edam, Parmesan/Parmigiano-Reggiano

Blue cheese: Stilton, Roquefort, Gorgonzola

🥖Crackers and crunchies!
Crackers, breadsticks, nuts, and bread!

🍇Extras!
Fruits (dried apricots, fresh figs, or fresh grapes)
Honey
Olive tapenade
Chutney
Stone ground mustard
Hot peppers
Olives
Pickles
Pickled vegetables (like these spicy quick-pickled radishes)
Fresh herbs (simply for show/adding some green to your board)
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See my full how to here 👇🏻
https://www.killingthyme.net/2020/11/06/how-to-make-a-charcuterie-board-meat-and-cheese-board/
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Sunday afternoon: a fine time for some quick pickl

Sunday afternoon: a fine time for some quick pickling 👌🏻
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Today, I’m doing carrots, cucumbers, green beans, and radishes. Trying some different flavor profiles for each—see what happens! ✨
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What’s better than a 30-minute meal? A 15-minute

What’s better than a 30-minute meal? A 15-minute meal! 🙌🏻
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I’ve teamed up with my favorite canned fish folks over at @kingoscarseafood to bring you this hasty but tasty Instant Pot Pesto Pasta with Mediterranean Sardines and it is *chef’s kiss* 💋👌🏻
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A quick and cozy pasta dish that gives you fresh veggies and a hefty amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in every bite. This weeknight wonder has it all. Simple ingredients, minimal prep, little clean up, and a very brief cook time. This is literally what every weeknight dinner should be like. From Monday through to Thursday, anyway. As you know, we reserve Fridays for pizza ;)
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Copy and paste this link into your browser👇🏻
https://www.killingthyme.net/2021/03/24/instant-pot-pesto-pasta/
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#kingoscar #sardines #sardinerecipes #cannedseafood #seafoodpasta #pasta #pastalover #instantpotrecipes #fishrecipes #pescetarian #healthyfats #healthier #healthierme #eatingwell #thecookfeed #cookinglight #hearthealth #healthyishappy #easyrecipes #foodblogfeed #goodmoodfood #storyofmytable #killingthyme #todayfood #raleighblogger #mycommontable #sustainableseafood #raleighfood #raleighfoodpics #instantpotcooking

Do you meal plan for the week on Sunday night? It’s a habit I’ve forced myself into. If I don’t, I am SO frazzled come dinner time! 🤦🏻‍♀️
One of my favorite weeknight meals is this Instant Pot Mexican Rice. It’s quick, easy, and fits right into a #meatlessmonday routine if you do such a thing 🌱
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Put it on your menu! Let me know if you give it a shot 👇🏻
https://www.killingthyme.net/2020/06/15/instant-pot-mexican-rice/
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#mexicanrice #instantpotrice #hearthealthyfood #hearthealthy #instantpotrecipes #instantpot #healthier #healthierme #eatingwell #thecookfeed #cookinglight #thenewhealthy #healthyishappy #raleighfoodpics #raleighfood #raleighfoodies #easyrecipes #foodblogfeed #healthycuisines #goodmoodfood #fbcigers #storyofmytable #killingthyme #todayfood #mycommontable #weeknightdinner #pandemicmeals #pandemiccooking #weeknightmeals

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