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  • Coconut Lime Fish Soup (Light, Flavorful & So Easy to Make)

    There are some meals that feel like a little escape and this coconut lime fish soup is one of them. I recently made this while hosting at home (because let’s be honest, that’s usually when I decide to try something new 😅), and it ended up being one of those dishes that’s simple, flavorful, and […]

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  • Home-Healyth Roasted Mushroom Soup

    There’s something about a really good mushroom soup that feels a little luxurious and a lot comforting. I recently had the most incredible roasted mushroom soup at a restaurant and immediately thought, why don’t I make this at home more often? So of course, I went into the kitchen with one goal: make it just […]

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  • Quick & Easy Avocado Toast with Everything

    Avocado toast is still all the rage, and for good reason. Creamy avocado, crispy toast, and a little everything bagel seasoning magic. Sure, I love getting it when I’m out, but today we’re making it at home in under 10 minutes. Quick, easy, and oh-so-satisfying.

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  • Baby Steps Back To You

    When life falls apart, baby steps are the only way forward. Let me show you how to take one small, powerful step back toward the real you.

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  • Why I Started This Podcast

    I lost everything in a toxic divorce — my marriage, my money, my confidence. This podcast is how I got myself back. Here’s my “why,” and why I’m done being a dumb B.

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  • Greek Meatball Bowl

    Fast. Flavorful. Mediterranean magic, Ali style. Y’all know I love a shortcut and a homemade twist — and this one brings the best of both worlds together in one bowl. These Greek Meatball Bowls are the kind of easy weeknight dinner that looks fancy, feels healthy, and tastes like you’re dining al fresco on a […]

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  • Black Eyed Peas Burrito

    Alison J. Ball

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    Black Eyed Peas Burrito

    Here’s a different but tasty Black-Eyed Peas Burrito recipe! Yes, I made a big pot of Black-eyed peas the other day and I was trying to figure out how else I could serve my kids…

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  • BLT Sandwich

    Alison J. Ball

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    BLT Sandwich

    This weekend the kids requested my yummy BLT sandwiches for their Sunday breakfast and you know what?  I wanted one too..So here’s my gigantic BLT sandwich recipe with all the trimmings…Who doesn’t love bacon, fried…

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  • Swordfish Tacos

    Alison J. Ball

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    Swordfish Tacos

    Here’s a flavorful Swordfish Tacos recipe that’s good for anytime of year. Summertime is in full bloom and who wants to spend time cooking over the hot stove? Not me and I love to cook!…

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  • Salmon Burgers…

    Alison J. Ball

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    Salmon Burgers…

    It’s Fish Tuesday and I’m adding my Salmon Burgers recipe to my traditional line up of Hamburgers for this 4th of July celebration… Try Something New… Ali in the Valley Ingredients 4 pre-made Salmon Burgers…

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Standing in places like this, you can’t help but feel how much came before you… A healthy meal that actually feels indulgent… ✨ One thing I’ve learned about slowing down… Looking back on my trip to Egypt, I realize I didn’t go because everything was perfect. I had the best roasted mushroom soup at a restaurant recently and immediately thought… why am I not making this at home?