Shanna Mallon

Shanna Mallon is a freelance writer who holds an MA in writing from DePaul University. Her work has been featured in a variety of media outlets, including The Kitchn, Better Homes & Gardens, Taste of Home, Houzz.com, Foodista, Entrepreneur, and Ragan PR. In 2014, she co-authored The Einkorn Cookbook with her husband, Tim. Today, you can find her digging into food topics and celebrating the everyday grace of eating on her blog, Go Eat Your Bread with Joy. Shanna lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with Tim and their two small kids.

Make Thai Chicken Curry in the Slow Cooker to Spice Up Your Night

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Slow cooker Thai chicken curry is a warm, comforting, and spicy dish that may be served as a simple and satisfying dinner on any night of the week. Just prep your ingredients, cook it in the Crock-Pot, and serve it over rice. This nourishing meal makes fantastic leftovers as well. Get the recipe now.

Savory Spinach Cake with Raisins, Walnuts, and Feta

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Just because you don’t have a sweet tooth doesn’t mean you can’t have your cake and eat it too. One fluffy forkful of this savory spinach cake and you’ll be like, “Red velvet who?” Laced with juicy raisins, crunchy walnuts, and briny feta, this unique dish will leave you wanting more. Get the recipe now on Foodal.

Spicy Sweet Potato and Tatsoi Soup with Chickpeas

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Sweet potato and tatsoi soup is one of the best recipes to warm up with on a chilly night. Made with plenty of leafy greens and root veggies, curry paste, chili, and chickpeas, it’s easy to make, but the flavor is complex. It takes just a little over an hour to come together and you’ll crave it over and over again.

Italian-Style Green Beans: A Simple Savory Side

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You will love these sauteed Italian-style green beans with tomatoes and garlic. The healthy recipe can be made with fresh or frozen vegetables, making it a delicious side dish to pair with any entree you plan to serve. This recipe proves that simple dishes usually taste the best. Get the recipe now.

6-Cup Grain-Free Granola Sweetened with Sorghum Syrup

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You don’t have to be on a grain-free diet to enjoy this granola. Rich in nutrients and lightly sweetened with sorghum syrup, this tasty combination of nuts and seeds has the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Served over Greek yogurt or with milk, it makes a perfect breakfast or snack. Get the recipe now.

Your Go-To Chickpea Veggie Burger Is Here

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No crumbly veggie patties here! Our spinach-filled chickpea burgers hold together like a dream and are packed full of nutrient-rich ingredients. Topped with ketchup, avocado, or a homemade sauce, even non-vegetarians will be satisfied. Read more now on Foodal to add this recipe to your collection of healthy favorites.

Herbed Chewy and Crunchy Homemade Hand-Tossed Pizza Dough

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This simple pizza dough is chewy, crunchy, and full of herbaceous flavor. The combination of herbs really brings this crust to life, making it one of the best homemade versions you’ll ever come across. There’s no need to order takeout when you can make a high-quality crust in the comfort of your own kitchen! Read more.

Spring into the Season with Lemon Yogurt Cake

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This lemon yogurt cake is slightly tangy, moist, and delicious. The simple recipe is a flash to make and it has tons of lemony flavor. If you love tart desserts, this is the recipe that you need to try immediately. Enjoy it for breakfast, dessert, or even have a small slice as a snack. Get the recipe now.

5-Ingredient Thai Curry in a Hurry

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This 5-ingredient Thai curry is just the recipe to pull out when you need to get dinner on the table fast. It’s full of flavor, and incredibly easy to prepare – in just 20 minutes! You can make it as spicy as you like, then serve it over jasmine rice with steamed vegetables on the side. Get the recipe now.

These Lemon Baby Potatoes are a Quick and Easy Side Dish

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No matter what you are cooking this week, these lemon baby potatoes are the simple and quick side dish you need to make. The refreshing lemon flavor paired with garlic is fragrant and tasty. It’s one of those side dishes that you can pair with every single meal, no matter what season it is. Get the recipe on Foodal.

House Salad with Cucumbers and Tomatoes

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Make this house salad your standby and you’ll never be without a healthy side dish again. In this refreshing recipe, tender greens are tossed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, delicate sprouts, and a tangy balsamic-mustard vinaigrette. Read more now to get the full breakdown on these go-to greens.